TD Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet XII
 

The 12th Rangeley Lakes Loppet, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009.  A 25k and 50k course length is available.  An immaculately groomed 25km loop features wide trails with both skating lane and tracks set for classical technique. Our "Outer Limits" course is at the base of beautiful, peaceful Saddleback Mountain in the scenic Western Mountains and Lakes region of Maine. Spectacular views of nearby mountain ridges and lakes reinforce the feeling that you're really skiing the “Outer Limits”. All ages and levels encouraged to enter--get a team together and enjoy the trails. Several refreshment stations along the course offer soups, fruit, cookies and beverages to help you along the way. Great feed afterwards, prize table give-aways for every entry. Bring the family for a weekend of winter fun!

This year we will again have, a separate start 25k Classic division, the Burt Kettle Klassic. Both the Classic and the Skate participants will ski the same loop, but the Classic racers will start one hour before the Skate racers division, the Burt Kettle Klassic. Both the Classic and the Skate participants will ski the same loop, but the Classic racers will start one hour before the Skate racers.

The stadium is large and user friendly. The trails are wide and will feature set track beside the skate lane starting at 250 meters into the course. Sweeping views of nearby mountain ridges and lakes reinforce the feeling that you're really skiing the "Outer Limits". Spectators witness the thrill of a speeding blur of color as the racers leave the stadium. Touring participants follow the racers at whatever pace satisfies them. An army of volunteers at our "Gliding Gourmet" food stops provide home made soups and other goodies at 5k intervals. More food and drink await you at the Yurt and event tents while you await results, awards, and the abundant prize table drawing.

  
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For lodging and info about other events in Rangeley, call: Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce at 207-864-5571 or 207-864-5364 …or…Rangeley Inn at 207-864-3341 …or…Morton and Furbish Rental Agency at 207-864-9065 /800-696-8040.

The Rangeley Lakes Trails Center is on Saddleback Mountain Road. Look for the signs and the yurt.

Registration Details: Before Jan. 30th: Race - $60 Tour - $50 Jan. 30th through Feb 22nd : Race $70 Tour - $60 Feb 23rd through March 5 : Race $80 Tour - $70 Entries close 3/5

 Loppet 2009 Registration Form  to download a printable registration form (adobe pdf format).

To register online http://www.skireg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=2155

Bib pickup - 4:30 - 6:30PM March6, 7:00 - 8:30AM, Mar. 7 at RLTC Yurt.

The Rangeley Loppet is part of New England Nordic Skiing Association's (NENSA) Marathon series. Click here for information on the entire series.