Valentine gift of fun in the sun

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sonot Kkaazoot

With the cold weather behind us and the Birch Hill groomers working to make our ample snow pack into amazing trails, why not register your special valentine in the 30th annual Sonot Kkaazoot? There are 4 different events to choose from: 50 km classical technique (with early start), and 20, 40 and 50 km freestyle (with classical tracks set on the entire course).

Because we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, the first 250 skiers to register will get a specially designed Sonot Kkaazoot hat (designed by Margo Klass and Frank Soos) and 30th anniversary zipper pull (designed by Bernardo Hernandez and Mike Schmoker).

You have only 10 days to early register. On February 24, all registration fees increase by $10. So make the commitment now for you and your significant others.

https://sonotkkaazoot.org/register/

See you on the trails.

Fairbanks gets first measurable snow

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Sonot Kkaazoot

As skiers already know, the season will be starting late this year. However, this week Fairbanks finally received the first measurable snow of the season:

http://www.weather.gov/afg/snowfall10212016

Use 2016 Sonot results for 2017 Birkie wave placement

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Sonot Kkaazoot

Good news for Interior Alaska skiers.

In 2017, the American Birkebeiner will allow skiers to use finish times from the 2016 Sonot Kkaazoot 50 km race for wave placement in the 50 km FS Birkie.

See:

2024 Wave Placement Qualifier Races

for details.

Day of race online registration is available

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Sonot Kkaazoot

Day of race online registration is live. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 9:00 a.m. regardless of whether the Wild Apricot system is closed or not.

5:26 a.m. Birch Hill Trail report

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Sonot Kkaazoot

5:47 a.m. update: 40 deg on the top of the Tower Loop

The lowest temperature that Tom has seen on both sides of Birch Hill has been 36 deg F at bottom of the White Bear. The pond on the downhill had some overflow so he pushed snow into it. Some overflow on the trail next to Ski Road on Fort Wainwright (FWW). Top of Sonot Connector is mush on both sides. It was 52 deg F at 2 a.m. at the bottom of the FWW downhill.

Be careful driving as the airport is reporting 36 deg and light rain. Looks like weather conditions that may favor visiting Anchorage skiers.

Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Sonot Kkaazoot

Skiing on Smith Lake on Earth Day in the sunshine, requires a little preparation, like putting one’s iphone in a ziplok bag

and having friends to share the day. Happy Earth Day!

We wish our hard working friends could have joined us.

We send “happy birthday” greetings to Robert Hannon, and know he would have been with us if he were in town.

Wet photos by Bill Husby’s iphone

Spring Gala coming this Saturday

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Sonot Kkaazoot

The Spring Gala, put on by NSCF-FXC, will be held this Saturday, April 18 from 8 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by Steve Brown and the Bailers, an acoustic trio, and the floor will be open for dancing. Refreshments will be provided by HooDoo Brewery. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or from an FXC skier.

A silent auction will be held throughout the evening, and a dessert auction will also be held. The silent auction has many items. Some are ski-related, but many are not. All proceeds of the event go to FXC, the junior race-training program of the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks.

See more at: http://www.nscfairbanks.org/index.php/fxc2/906-spring-gala-brings-dancing-silent-auction-to-birch-hill-recreation-area

Lost and found items from the Sonot Kkaazoot

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Sonot Kkaazoot

All items found on the Sonot Kkaazoot race course have been collected and taken to the “lost and found” area in the main building at the Birch Hill Recreation Area. Please retrieve your items before 3 April 2015 when the building will close for the season.

Sonot Kkaazoot coverage in local media

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Sonot Kkaazoot

From the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer with 11 photographs:

http://www.newsminer.com/sports/local/jack-novak-captures-title-in-sonot-kkaazoot/article_0d3087f4-d5e9-11e4-b58b-0f8cf05f9f6e.html

Alaska Dispatch News story on the oldest finisher in the 50 km Sonot Kkaazoot:

http://www.adn.com/article/20150331/79-year-old-cross-country-skier-finds-solace-50-kilometer-sonot-kkaazoot

2015 official results are posted

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Sonot Kkaazoot

Congratulations to Jack Novak of Alaska Pacific University who won the 50 km FS race in 2:12.10 today, followed by Kenny Brewer of UAF in 2:15.09, and Max Donaldson of West Valley High School in 2:15.12.7

The women’s 50 km race was won for the second consecutive time by FXC coach Rebecca Konieczny in 2:23.40, a new record time surpassing the record that six-time Sonot Kkaazoot winner, Melissa Lewis held for 10 years. Melissa followed Becca in 2:38.17, and Sarah Freistone in 2:47.15.

In the 20 km men’s race, FXC coach Peter Leonard won in 45:56.2 over Ti Donaldson (a U16) in 45.56.9 and Ben Koenig (U18) in 45:57.7. Pete also set a new 20 km record for men, bettering the 10 year record held by Marius Korthauer.

In the 20 km women’s race, Jenna DiFolco (U16) won for the second year in a row with a time of 52:43.5, followed by Kaya Ratzlaff in 55:05.6 (U12), and Aasne Hoveid (U20) in 56:57.7.

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