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The North American Junior VASA Races Prove To Be FUN and Successful For Young Cross Country Skiers of ALL Ages

By Pete Edwards

Young cross country ski racers from as far away as Pennsylvania and as young as 2 ½ years old participated Saturday afternoon in the Junior VASA. Junior skiers ages 7 and under skied the 1km course. Skiers 8-15 skied the longer and more challenging (but very skiable and user friendly) 2km trail.

As all of the Junior VASA participants cross the finish line they received a North American VASA Championship Medal. The Junior VASA is all about participation. The event is not timed. All finishers are winners. The entry has always been a super value at only $5.00 per skier. VASA goody bag included.

“Junior Vasa skiers will be the Vasa skiers of the future,” states Pete LaPlaca, Executive Director of the North American Vasa. “Hopefully they’ll remember the fun they had on skis in this event, and continue the sport for their entire lives. The smiles on these kid’s faces are our reward.”

The North American VASA is recognized for its meticulous trail grooming and excellent ski conditions. The Jr. VASA receives the same quality attention. Trail grooming for both Jr. VASA courses were again performed by Timber Ridge Resort and Nordic Center’s grooming experts.

The date for the 2012 North American Junior VASA is Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

Kids wanted.

The North American VASA website: WWW.VASA.ORG

* Pictured: 2 ½ year old Brady Thelen and his 2011 North American Jr. VASA Championship Medal

Article courtesy of Pete Edwards, skiwalking.com

 
 

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Thursday December 25th, 2025 - 12:55 pm

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FROM Hanson Hills >> 🎄 Merry Christmas from Hanson Hills! 🎄
🎅 Friendly reminder: We are CLOSED today (Christmas Day).
Enjoy the holiday with family and friends — we’ll see you back on the hill soon!
❄️ Upcoming Downhill & Tubing Operations (Dec 26 – Jan 4):
• Dec 26–27: 11a–8p
• Dec 28: 11a–5p
• Dec 29–30: 11a–8p
• Dec 31: 11a–5p
• Jan 1: 12p–8p
• Jan 2–3: 11a–8p
• Jan 4: 11a–5p
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FROM Hanson Hills >> 🎄 Merry Christmas from Hanson Hills! 🎄
🎅 Friendly reminder: We are CLOSED today (Christmas Day).
Enjoy the holiday with family and friends — we’ll see you back on the hill soon!
❄️ Upcoming Downhill & Tubing Operations (Dec 26 – Jan 4):
• Dec 26–27: 11a–8p
• Dec 28: 11a–5p
• Dec 29–30: 11a–8p
• Dec 31: 11a–5p
• Jan 1: 12p–8p
• Jan 2–3: 11a–8p
• Jan 4: 11a–5p
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Thanks for being part of our Hanson Hills family — Merry Christmas and happy holidays! ❄️✨ #hansonhills #SkiMichigan🎄 Merry Christmas from Hanson Hills! 🎄

🎅 Friendly reminder: We are CLOSED today (Christmas Day).
Enjoy the holiday with family and friends — we’ll see you back on the hill soon!

❄️ Upcoming Downhill & Tubing Operations (Dec 26 – Jan 4):
• Dec 26–27: 11a–8p
• Dec 28: 11a–5p
• Dec 29–30: 11a–8p
• Dec 31: 11a–5p
• Jan 1: 12p–8p
• Jan 2–3: 11a–8p
• Jan 4: 11a–5p

☕🌲 Lodge & Trails: Open daily at 9am, except today (Christmas).

Thanks for being part of our Hanson Hills family — Merry Christmas and happy holidays! ❄️✨
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FROM Mt Holly Ski Resort >> Merry Christmas from Mt. Holly ❄️🎅🎄 We’re open from 3pm - 9pm today #mtholly #SkiMichigan

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FROM Alpine Valley Ski Area >> God rest ye Merry Skiers and Snowboarders. Merry Christmas from Alpine Valley. Hopefully there were some new skis and boards under the Christmas tree. Test them out today 3pm-9pm and bring us some figgy pudding! #alpinevalley #SkiMichigan

FROM Alpine Valley Ski Area >> God rest ye Merry Skiers and Snowboarders. Merry Christmas from Alpine Valley. Hopefully there were some new skis and boards under the Christmas tree. Test them out today 3pm-9pm and bring us some figgy pudding! #alpinevalley #SkiMichiganGod rest ye Merry Skiers and Snowboarders. Merry Christmas from Alpine Valley. Hopefully there were some new skis and boards under the Christmas tree. Test them out today 3pm-9pm and bring us some figgy pudding! ... See MoreSee Less

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FROM Mont Ripley >> Wishing you a happy holiday season from Mont Ripley! Our hours starting the 26th through January 2nd are 9-5. Come carve some turns and try out that new Christmas gear! #montripley #SkiMichigan

FROM Mont Ripley >> Wishing you a happy holiday season from Mont Ripley! Our hours starting the 26th through January 2nd are 9-5. Come carve some turns and try out that new Christmas gear! #montripley #SkiMichiganWishing you a happy holiday season from Mont Ripley! Our hours starting the 26th through January 2nd are 9-5. Come carve some turns and try out that new Christmas gear! ... See MoreSee Less

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Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 5:07 pm

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FROM Snow Snake Ski and Golf >> Santa stopped by today to ski with all the nice boys and girls before his busy day tomorrow.
As a reminder, we are CLOSED on Christmas Day. We will reopen for ski, board, and snow tubing Friday, 12/26. For more information about our hours and rates, please visit our website. 
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FROM Snow Snake Ski and Golf >> Santa stopped by today to ski with all the nice boys and girls before his busy day tomorrow.
As a reminder, we are CLOSED on Christmas Day. We will reopen for ski, board, and snow tubing Friday, 12/26. For more information about our hours and rates, please visit our website.
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As a reminder, we are CLOSED on Christmas Day. We will reopen for ski, board, and snow tubing Friday, 12/26. For more information about our hours and rates, please visit our website.

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Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 4:57 pm

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FROM Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex >> These decisions are not the easy ones to be made - Think SNOW!!!!
Fingers crossed the 10-day forecast is correct and snow starts to accumulate.
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FROM Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex >> These decisions are not the easy ones to be made - Think SNOW!!!!
Fingers crossed the 10-day forecast is correct and snow starts to accumulate.
We will continue to update our FB and website - www.michigan.gov/skitheporkies #porkies #SkiMichiganThese decisions are not the easy ones to be made - Think SNOW!!!!
Fingers crossed the 10-day forecast is correct and snow starts to accumulate.

We will continue to update our FB and website - www.michigan.gov/skitheporkies

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FROM Marquette Mountain >> Merry Christmas Eve! 
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