Location: Rockin' W Stables next to Northland Pines High School inside the Klondike Days Grounds in Eagle River, Wisconsin

The Snowshoe Challenge will again be an exciting part of the 22nd annual Klondike Days.  The course runs through the woods on  beautiful trails behind Rockin W Stables.

^{Entry fees: $15 postmarked by Feb. 27,2012 - $20 thereafter. Kids race $12 pre or race day. Race day registration is available! Registration includes T-shirt and door prizes and FREE entry into the greatest event in the midwest in winter, KLONDIKE DAYS!}

^{Registration/check-in: Saturday, March 3: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.}

^{Competitions start times: Kids’ races: 11:00 a.m.; 3 & 6 mile races: 11:20 a.m.; Tromp: 11:30 a.m.}

^{Registration is available though active.com.}

^{For snowshoe enthusiasts in the area, we have collaborated with the Eagle River YMCA to offer an 8-week snowshoe training series in January and February. Snowshoe trekkers of all abilities are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings as we explore area trails, get to know our snowshoes, and prepare for the Klondike Days Snowshoe Challenge. This series is free of charge and individuals who participate in all 8 treks can register for the shnowshoe challenge for just $5.00! Check out the Eagle River YMCA website http://www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org/eagle_river/eagle_river.html for more information or call them at 715-479-9500.}

For those enthusiasts who would like to try snowshoes for the first time, we will have the Snowshoe Demonstration Station set up near the race start on March 4. You can strap on different styles of snowshoes and experience the mode of transportation used during the fur trade era.

Klondike Days is excited to once again host the Northern Access Special Olympics’ Unified Snowshoeing group (comprised of Project UNIFY’s Special Olympic and Peer Partner Athletes) as a part of our Snowshoeing Festivities.

Participants involved in Unified Snowshoeing met at the Eagle River Elementary School on Monday afternoons for eight weeks where peers practiced alongside Northern Access athletes. 

On Sunday, March 4, before the Snowshoe Kids’ Race, participants from Northern Access Special Olympics will participate in the 50, 100 and 200 meter races.  Participants in Project UNIFY will participate in a 100 meter relay with teams consisting of Special Olympic athletes and peer partners. 

These races will begin at 10:30. We invite you to come cheer them on, and to celebrate their snowshoeing skills!

SEE YOU SOON! We invite outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities to come out and join us at the Snowshoe Challenge on March 4. For more information, contact Keilah Frickson at 715-479-4442 or keilah.runnergirl@gmail.com.