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Sonot Kkaazoot Late Registration ends at 1159 p.m. Thursday, 21 March 2024
Remember that late registration for the Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot ends tomorrow night. Early bib pick-up is tomorrow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. upstairs at the Birch Hill Recreation Center. As of this evening, we had 76 skiers signed up for the 10 km race, 38 for the 30 km race, and 46 for the 50 km event.
Early bib pickup is also your last opportunity to change from one event to another. If you are moving up from the 10 km to the 30 or 50 km event, you will need to pay the additional entry fee by cash or check before getting your bib. You will be assessed the fees that were relevant when you first registered. If you are moving down from the 30 or 50 km to the 10 km, you will not be refunded the difference in entry fees.
Just 4 days to register for Sonot Kkaazoot at regular rates
Today’s low temperature at Birch Hill was -2 deg F, so warm enough to hold a ski race according to U.S. Cross Country rules. The NWS 6–10-day forecast shows warmer than normal temperatures and less than normal precipitation. Spring will arrive in time for the 37th Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot.
Currently there are only 88 skiers signed up for the Sonot Kkaazoot: 35 are signed up for the 10 km event; 27 for the 30 km, and 26 for the 50 km main event.
Remember late registration ends on at 11:59 p.m. ADT on Thursday, 21 March 2024. No registration or changes in registration after then. You may change the event that you are skiing at early bib pickup at 5 to 7 p.m. on 21 March 2024. If you are moving up to a longer event (and thus, more expensive event), you will need to bring the difference in registration fees (when you originally registered) in cash or check to early bib pickup. If you are changing to a shorter distance, you can email me at: contact@sonotkkaazoot.org
Late registration fees will be charged for registrations made after 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 20 March 2024. Register now and avoid paying late fees.
If you don’t plan on skiing (or plan to ski the 10 km event), our timing crew still needs volunteers. Contact if you can help: contact@sonotkkaazoot.org
NWS predicts springlike Sonot Kkaazoot
The National Weather Service is currently predicting warmer than normal temperatures for 8 to 14 days out (including the day of the 37th Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot). They are also predicting higher than normal precipitation outlook so maybe there’ll be some new snow to mix with the ground ice and birch seeds from the past two months.
So, plan to ski or volunteer for the Sonot Kkaazoot. Remember that all registration ends on Thursday, 21 March 2024.
Just one week for regular registration rates
We’ve switched to daylight savings time so the 37th Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot is rapidly approaching.
Register now to avoid paying late registration fees next week. All registration ends on Thursday, 21 March 2024.
Volunteers Needed for Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot
With the 37th Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot less than 3 weeks away, we are in desperate need of some dedicated volunteers to make sure this event runs smoothly. The Volunteers page (see tab above) has been updated with our current needs.
Volunteers for our timing crew are our most critical need. Anna Sorensen, NSCF head timer will train all volunteers and Gina Chythlook will make sure you have food and beverages to keep you energized during your shift. You do not have to work the entire race. The most intense period is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. when the 10 km skiers are finishing. Timers have the best view of all the finishing action. Hopefully, race day temperatures will be springlike as most of the timing crew work outdoors.
Other needs are help for day of race bib distribution from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and early bib distribution on Thursday, 21 March from 5 to 7 p.m.
Leap Day Special!
Today is your last chance to register for the 37th Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot at early registration rates. Fees go up tomorrow. Today’s Fairbanks news warned that GVEA electric rates would be increasing this month, and the recent cold spells mean home heating costs will be higher. So, take advantage of early registration fee reductions and commit to skiing the Sonot Kkaazoot today. You can switch events up until early bib pick up on Thursday, 21 March 2024.
Sunshine & perfect trails
The recent chinooks knocked a lot of vegetative debris on the trails and the warm temperatures had compacted the trails. However, last night the groomers worked until about 1:00 a.m. to transform the trails into perfection for the final Town Race of the season and for recreational skiers like the SCUM.
Today we skied Outhouse, Sunnyside and Cliffside to the Fort Wainwright alpine lodge and then skied from this low point on the trails to the high point via Cliffside, Sunnyside, Outhouse, Blue Slot, and South Tower:
We finished by skiing Medevac where we met up with Tom Helmers, head NSCF groomer. We had to take a photo with two of the groomers responsible for our awesome ski. We’ve contributed to the NSCF trails fund because we want the guys to continue their magic through the spring skiing season.
Here’s the URL to make or add to your contribution:
30 and 15 km Classic Masters World Cup Races
“Pics of Chris and Owen today. 15 degrees and snowing. Owen did three 5 km loops and Chris skied three 10 km. Chris might have gotten lost along the way, as the results DSQed him for going off course? I’m sure we’ll get the story later. The snow conditions were quite slow.” writes Bad Bob
Just one more race and World Masters Cup 2024 will be over. Tomorrow the long-distance freestyle races are scheduled to be contested. Bad Bob and Sharon Baker as well as Bruce Jamieson should be skiing.
Results are available here: https://mwc2024.com/results/
NSCF skiers compete in relays at Masters World Cup
Recently, Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks skiers have gotten a reprieve from the unusually cold conditions of January. However, skiers traveling to Vuokatti, Finland for the 2024 Masters World Cup encountered more cold weather. The race jury canceled the first two days of planned races because of the cold.
Today some of the Fairbanks skiers competed in the relays representing the USA. Sharon Baker (above) skied the scramble leg for the USA F03 (40- to 44-year-old) women’s team.
Bad Bob skied the anchor leg for the USA M08 (65- to 69-year-old) men’s team:
Warmly clad, Bruce Jamieson skis scramble leg in makeup team with the Aussies:
Owen Hanley, like Sharon Baker, skied down a class to scramble for the USA men’s M10 (75- to 79-years old) team:
Meanwhile, back in Fairbanks, those of us pirates who didn’t make the travel team, are skiing at temperatures in the low 40s.
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