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TD Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet XII
The 12th Rangeley Lakes Loppet, was held on Saturday, March 1,
2008. A 25k and 50k course length is available. An immaculately groomed 25km loop features wide trails with
both skating lane and tracks set for classical technique. Our "Outer
Limits" course is at the base of beautiful, peaceful Saddleback
Mountain in the scenic Western Mountains and Lakes region of Maine.
Spectacular views of nearby mountain ridges and lakes reinforce the
feeling that you're really skiing the “Outer Limits”. All ages and levels encouraged to enter--get a team together
and enjoy the trails. Several refreshment stations along the course offer
soups, fruit, cookies and beverages to help you along the way. Great feed
afterwards, prize table give-aways for every entry. Bring the family for
a weekend of winter fun!
This year we will add something new, a separate start 25k Classic
division, the Burt Kettle Klassic. Both the Classic and the Skate
participants will ski the same loop, but the Classic racers will start
one hour before the Skate racers division, the Burt Kettle Klassic. Both
the Classic and the Skate participants will ski the same loop, but the
Classic racers will start one hour before the Skate racers.
The stadium is large and user friendly. The trails are wide and will
feature set track beside the skate lane starting at 250 meters into the
course. Sweeping views of nearby mountain ridges and lakes reinforce the
feeling that you're really skiing the "Outer Limits".
Spectators witness the thrill of a speeding blur of color as the racers
leave the stadium. Touring participants follow the racers at whatever
pace satisfies them. An army of volunteers at our "Gliding
Gourmet" food stops provide home made soups and other goodies at 5k
intervals. More food and drink await you at the Yurt and event tents
while you await results, awards, and the abundant prize table drawing.
View the course
layout
For lodging and info about other events in Rangeley, call: Rangeley
Lakes Chamber of Commerce at 207-864-5571 or 207-864-5364 …or…Rangeley
Inn at 207-864-3341 …or…Morton and Furbish Rental Agency at
207-864-9065 /800-696-8040.
The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center is on Saddleback Mountain Road. Look
for the signs and the yurt.
Registration Details: Before Jan. 30th: Race - $55 Tour - $40 Jan.
30th through Feb 22nd : Race $65 Tour - $50 Feb 23rd through Feb. 27th :
Race $75 Tour - $60 Entries close 2/27
Click
here to download a printable registration form (adobe pdf format).
To register online http://www.skireg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=2132
Bib pickup - 4:30 - 6:30PM Feb. 29th, 7:00 - 8:30AM, Mar. 1 at RLTC
Yurt.
The Rangeley Loppet is part of New England Nordic Skiing Association's
(NENSA) Marathon series. Click here for information on the entire series.
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