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CURRENT EVENTS & NEWS:The BNSC has officially ended the 2013/2014 grooming season for the as of yesterday. This is traditionally the end of grooming by all GIA Trail Fund recipients (Nov. 15 - April 1). The last day of actual grooming took place this past Saturday.
This doesn't mean you can't ski IF we should receive more snow, which being MN, that could happen. You'll just have to "break trail", or possibly take advantage if conditions permit (cold nights & out early enough before the thaw), of the late season "crust" skiing.
Don't forget to reserve your place at the BNSC's Annual Spring Banquet (if you haven't already). The deadline is midnight Tuesday the 7th.
This doesn't mean you can't ski IF we should receive more snow, which being MN, that could happen. You'll just have to "break trail", or possibly take advantage if conditions permit (cold nights & out early enough before the thaw), of the late season "crust" skiing.
Don't forget to reserve your place at the BNSC's Annual Spring Banquet (if you haven't already). The deadline is midnight Tuesday the 7th.
- The club’s Annual Spring Banquet and meeting where the next years Board of Directors are voted on by the club’s membership (as per the club’s by-laws) will be held on April 13th, 2014. We will start with a social hour at 4:00 followed by dinner and short meeting at 5:00. The event will be held at Prairie Bay Restaurant in Baxter. This years dinner will be a sit down table service with your choice of three entrée’s (PB will work with special diets). There will also be a cash bar available. The cut off date to make reservations is April 7th at 11:59. Please join your fellow Nordic Ski Community for an enjoyable opportunity to visit before we move onto our summer season’s activities.
You can make your entrée choice and reservations by clicking on: http://www.zapevent.com/listactivities.aspx?eventid=5186 - We are looking for a Lumberjack Jaunt Race Coordinator for the 2015 race (and beyond). After 13 years AND saving the Jaunt from disappearance, Josh Duda has reluctantly decided that he needed to let the reins go. Josh's hard work ensured that the event reached its 40 year mark, a claim which few ski clubs can make. Thank you, Josh!! This traditional citizen's ski race is not only important and dear to us but also to the Brainerd Lakes Community. The race is held the first Sunday in February at the Northland Arboretum. A new torch carrier is needed, however, please know that you will not be alone in your efforts! The club will stand behind you with many willing, experienced, and cheerful helpers! For more information please contact BNSC Board President Mark Stadem at 218-839-1900.
- The Youth Ski League ski equipment drop off happened March 26. Please contact Heather if you need to still turn in equipment. The Youth Ski League ended with relays, awards, and a potluck. Check out the action below...
- Baker wins Biathlon Pursuit Race in Regional Guard Championships at Ripley After taking 2nd place in Friday's 10km Sprint race, Zean Baker, Nisswa, NNW came back on Saturday to beat previous winner, Jacob Dahlberg of Ely by 40 sec in the 12.5km Pursuit format race. Baker shot 1,3,1,2 to finish in 42:19 compared to Dahlbergs 4,2,1,1 in 42:59. In Friday's race, Baker shot 2,1 and finished in 32:41. Cam Ghristiansen, Nisswa, NNW was 5th 3,1, finishing in 36:41; Josh Duda, Pillager, NNW, was 17th shooting 2,4 in 47:05 and Evan Ingebrigtson, Baxter, NNW was 19th, 3,1 in 47:26. 42 biathletes from the Midwest completed the mens race. In Saturday's Pursuit Race, Gerrit Garberich, Brainerd, NNW, edged out Christiansen for 4th place, shooting 3,4,3,0, finishing in 44:51 while Christiansen shot 2,1,0,3 and finished 5th in 45:14. Ingebrigtson was 16th shooting 2,2,3,0 and finishing in 1:03:09. Photo below by William Meyer: from left Cam Christiansen, Gerrit Garberich, Zean Baker.
