CAT Ski Clinic this Saturday, October 16

Dale Niggeman, inventor of the CATSKI, will be conducting a clinic at Hayward Hatchery County Park in Hayward on Saturday, Oct. 16th
from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

For a mere $15, curious skiers can try the novel training device between 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. on the ski trail. Dale has years of coaching experience and ski instruction and will have CATSKIS and boots and poles to demo.

CATSKIS are a safe alternative to rollerskiing. The Hatchery trails and nearby Birkie trail are short grass with hills, a scenic and fun locale to try this new sport. CATSKIING may be closer to cross country skiing than any other dryland option.

24 Hours of Telemark Canceled for 2011

Due to the closing of Telemark Resort in May, the 2011 24 Hours of Telemark, scheduled for January 8-9, 2011 has been canceled. Event coordinator Harry Spehar commented, "It would be impossible to hold a 24 hour event in the middle of the Wisconsin winter without the use of a trail side lodge." But he suggested that 24 regulars check into one of the other Nordic events going on in the region that weekend.

Spehar added, "Hopefully in the future, we can hold this unique event again and we want to thank all those who have participated over the past 10 years; it’s been a lot of fun."

Birkie Champ to Present Wax Clinic on Sept. 14 at New Moon Ski Shop

Tuesday night, September 14th at 5pm former Birkie champ, Silvano Barco will be giving an informative ski waxing clinic on the Rex brand at New Moon Ski Shop. There will be an hour of expert advice and hands-on learning plus some in-store promos.

New Shop Opens in Rice Lake

After many years of the Rice Lake area not having a store committed to Silent Sports, “Out There” has now arrived. With new products arriving weekly, Out There carries Nordic ski equipment from Fischer, Madshus, ONEWAY, TOKO and more. Nordic Walking equipment includes LEKI, ONEWAY and Boomyah as well as Craft clothing. Coming Spring 2011 the shop will carry running shoes from Karhu. Stop in and visit or checkout the shop’s website at www.outthereshop.com

Out T h e r e is located inside Burnell’s Décor at 502 North Main, Rice Lake, Wis.

Iron County Pursuit Announces Changes

Formerly known as the Stormy Kromer Pursuit, isnow the Iron County Pursuit! Organizers have made a few changes but will keep the pursuit format, the electronic timing and overall feel of the race! Some changes participants will notice are the name, a simplified registration form, and more informative and will be available earlier this year. The team division has been eliminated the . If the pursuit format just isn't your thing, organizers invite you to take part in a one day race, but you will not receive a pursuit time or award. Another obvious change is there will be no Stormy Kromer hats this year. However, participants will receive a technical Nordic ski hat - a one-size-fits-all hat that features a fleece liner, tassle and is made of polyester micro fiber.

Additionally, several fun awards have been added to the lineup. Awards will be offered to the Fastest Youth Under 15, Youngest Skier, Oldest Skier, Best Retro Ski Outfit, Fastest Skier With Wooden Skis and Longest Haul Award.

Information on the event can also be found on Facebook where there will be race updates, photos and general event conversations. Search for IronCountyPursuit.

Past participants will receive registration forms by mail or you can register online on Active.com.