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The Pepsi Challenge Cup Cross Country Ski Race!
The Pepsi Challenge Board deeply regrets having to cancel the 24th Annual Pepsi Challenge X-C Ski Race. We were looking at negative temps for the high on Saturday, but with the wind chill becoming a factor over the last 2 days it would have been too brutal to put our skiers and our volunteer workers out on the course. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We have a "no refund" policy - it is listed on our brochure and website. But, there will be a $10.00 rebate for the 24k & 48k pre-registered skiers for the 2009 Pepsi Challenge. That will be the best we can do. Everyone's safety was our biggest concern. Hope to see you at the 2009 Pepsi Challenge. Thank you. Deb Maki Race Coordinator

The 24th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cup Race will be held Jan. 19, 2008 at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort in Biwabik. Giants Ridge has a world class reputation for its race trails and snow grooming. The Ridge has held the World Cup, Olympic Trials, National Collegiate Finals and U. S. National Championships. The Pepsi Challenge Cup is a 48k free style race on the world class Nordic Trail System. There are four companion races; 24k Laurentian Loppett, 48K Classic, 24k Classic and 10k Mini Challenge. There is a race to accommodate skiers at every level. The Pepsi Challenge Cup Race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series and serves as a Birke Qualifier. Our Canadian friend, Sarah Peters, 2006 women's 48k Pepsi Challenge Champion, has this to say about the Pepsi Challenge. "The snow conditions at Giants Ridge were excellent and the organizers had the course well groomed and marked. The race was challenging, yet enjoyable. The course rolled through woods, climbed the ridge and descended back to the ski center. Awards were given out at an excellent banquet with a true hometown feel and traditional Minnesota fair of pasties - oh soooo good! The trophies, awards and prizes were generous and thoughful. It was a fantastic event that I recommend to skiers of all levels!" For more information phone Race Headquarters at (218) 865 3000 ext 3409 or Giants Ridge at 1-800-688-7669 ext. 3409. Contact Pepsi Hq
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E-mail Deb Maki, race coordinator
Rate and distances subject to change.
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Registration Form:    Bib #_______Gate______
January 19, 2008


Race Classification:
Please fill out this form carefully-Mark the appropriate RACE

48K_____48k Classic____24k Classic____24k____10k____


Name__________________________________
     (First, Last)

Address_______________________________
                _______________________________
                _______________________________

Telephone:  (        ) _______________

Male ____ Female____          Estimated Finish time _________(for freestyle races only

Age______(as of 01/19/08)   Birthdate___________________

U.S.S.A. Member:  Yes____ No_____U.S.S.A. #________________

#Needed for Banquet ______ (fee is $10 adults, $7 kids, kids 5 and under free)

Skier classification as of January 19, 2008
No changing of races after 01/12/2008.

Athlete Release:    Please read and sign

I, the undersigned, know that alpine and nordic skiing are action sports carrying significant risk of personal injury.   Racing, jumping or freestyle competition are even more dangerous.  I know that there are natural and man-made obstacles or hazards, surface and environmental conditions, and risks which in combination with my actions can cause me very severe or occasionally fatal injury.  I agree that I, and not the ski area or its staff or USSA (USSEF & USST) and /or it's clubs, officials, staff and East Range Cross Country Challenges, Inc. officers, officials and staff, am totally responsible for my safety while I participate in or train for these events. Any photos taken of skiers can be used by ERCCCI in publicity ads.

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(Signature)                                                                             (Date)                             
(Parental Signature required for entrants under 18 years of age)

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Mail Registration and fees to:
:    Pepsi Challenge Headquarters
                      East Range Cross Country Challenges, Inc.
                      PO Box 505
                      Biwabik, MN 55708

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