Ski Race & Great Snow Ahead

This weekend is USSA race on Whitewater.  Piles are looking good!

• One race Saturday and one race Sunday.  Both SL races and big kids and little kids.
• I also understand that there will be a few “rabbits” in attendance.  Make sure your littles know these aren’t the fuzzy, snuggly kind (LOL).
• I understand that getting registered for the race has had some hiccups .. don’t give up.. new system that they are working out the bugs.
• And for those that are asking … YES THERE WILL BE A MUSIC JAM AND DANCE SESSION ON THE DECKS IN THE MORNING.  Yes, it was a highlight of last weekend.
• The snow crew anticiaptes Log Jam, Otterslide, Bunny, Bambi and Whitewater (Saturday for the race).  As always, it all is determined by Mother Nature and good snowmaking.

Lodging is still available at Ski Brule.  Book online or call 800-362-7853.

Training is available Friday through Sunday. 

• Just check with Jess at Bear’s Den to find out when and where to train.
• Teams will work together on the terrain designated trail as the training area.  No specific desiginate training lanes.  Everyone plays nice together and I heard that USSA may be brining their gates to use on Friday.
• Coaches:  please do not set stubbies, brushes, pole jumpers, gates etc on terrain other than the designanted training area.  My eyes may turn green and those that know me, know you might want to run if they turn green (lol).
• There is no “this is my lane”, it is a trail dedicated to training and sharing. 🙂

Weekend Food & Beverage:

• Ski Brule will have Fish Fry Friday night at the Brule Saloon and evening dining on Saturday.
• There will not be a Homestead BBQ this Saturday.
• Breakfast is available at the Brule Cafe starting at 8:00 too.

Coaches and parents: 

• Dec 8-10 is CMSC race at Ski Brule.  It’s a race group with athletes from age 4 to 82!  Some VERY beginner racers and some VERY serious racers.
• It’s a great weekend of SL & GS racing .. might consider joining the fun!
• Friday Race Clinic 10-2:00 includes coaching, lift ticket & lunch for $65!!!
•  Here’s are links to the CMSC racing  & Ski Brule’s details on the race.

And I saved the best for last … mark your calendar for the USSA Brule U14, U12, U10, U8, U6 Championships on March 16-17, 2024.

• This weekend is all about the kids!
• Each racer receives a goodie bag, free tubing, free hot chocolate at Homestead, petting zoo, bounce houses, slides, medals are awarded to each age class boys and girls 1st – 10th for each run (over 350 medals .. that’s a lot of bling!), Overall Champions in each age class boys & girls, Homestead BBQ, Homestead Sleigh Ride, Homestead Tubing, Homestead Marshmallow Roast, tons of raffles, photos of every athlete will be taken on the course and posted to Facebook…. and of course the best race courses.
• I’m not positive of the race formatt but last year it was SL, GS and Kinder Kombi.
• Race registration will be through USSA .
• Athlete’s lift tickets are included in race registration and family members can purchase DISCOUNTED family lift tickets Friday until 7:30pm at Bear’s Den Pro Shop.  $60 One Day Lift Ticket & $116 Two Day Lift Ticket.  Normal adult rates are $73 so come early and get your lift tickets Friday.
• Speaking of coming early, teams are welcome to train on Friday and training tickets are only $30/athlete (age 10 & up) & FREE for kids age 0-9.  Please contact me if you plan to train on Friday.
• Book your lodging before it’s full call 800-362-7853 or online.

Looking forward to seeing my Race Family this weekend

~ Jess