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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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FRESH SNOW AT PINE KNOB

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We turned on the guns and made more snow last night. It's going to be wonderful skiing and riding at Pine Knob for this Presidents' Day weekend. We're open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, from 9am to 10pm each day (weekend rates apply for Monday).

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🏂 Open Today, February 3, 9am-10pm
🏂 Shaggy's Ski Demo 10am-3pm Saturday
🏂 Ski & Snowboard Lessons Daily
🏂 Mystery Sale in the Chalet Shop Saturday & Sunday
🏂 NASTAR Racing 1pm-3pm Saturday & Sunday
🏂 Live Music in the Lift Lounge 2pm-6pm Saturday & Sunday

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WE BLASTED A FRESH LAYER OF SNOW OVERNIGHT AT PINE KNOB

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😀 Open Today, February 3, 9am-10pm
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WE BLASTED A FRESH LAYER OF SNOW OVERNIGHT AT PINE KNOB

The overnight temps were good for making snow, so we blasted the guns to put a new, fresh, and inviting layer on the slopes. Come and get it ...

😀 Open Today, February 3, 9am-10pm
😀 Ski and Snowboard Lessons Available Daily
😀 Mystery Sale in the Ski Shop Saturday & Sunday
😀 Live Acoustic Music with Music Trivia in the Lounge 3:30-6:30pm

#SkiPineKnob #SkiMichigan #GoSkiMichigan #OaklandCounty
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