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With three to four inches of snow in Chama, organizers of the Chama Chile Ski Classic Race, scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2010, are looking forward to a great season of skiing in the San Juan Mountains. New events for the this year’s race weekend include a telemark skiing clinic, avalanche awareness clinic, guided ski tours and the usual pasta dinner with added beer tasting featuring Odell Brewing Company.
The 37th Annual Chama Chile Ski Classic Race is on Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Weekend with 5 K and 10 K classical style cross country ski races, a 5 K snowshoe race and combined events for all ages and abilities. The race takes place on groomed trails on the Rio Grande National Forest just below Windy Point and Cumbres Pass on Hwy. 17, between Antonito, Colo. and Chama, New Mexico. There will also be a 1 K groomed loop trail for the beginner/non-competitive skier.
The High Country Restaurant in Chama will be hosting a Pasta Dinner and beer tasting, featuring Odell Brewing Company beer on the Saturday night before the race, and a Breakfast Buffet, beginning at 8:00 am on the Sunday of the race. Racers who have not registered online can register for the race during either the Pasta Dinner or Breakfast Buffet.
Ski clinics and guided ski tours are scheduled throughout the weekend. On Saturday, a telemark skiing clinic will be given by local expert, Pat Hogan from Cumbres Nordic Adventures and an Avalanche Awareness Clinic will be taught by Sandy Kobrock, a certified instructor from Wolf Creek Avalanche School in Colorado. On Monday, there will be guided ski tours led by local skiers into their favorite areas.
An Awards Ceremony, beginning at 4:00 pm on Sunday at the High Country Restaurant, will feature free green chili and music played by Unstrung Heroes. Racers must be present to receive awards and door prizes.
Awards will be given for the fastest times in each age group, as well as King and Queen of the Mountain (fastest 10 K racers), and Prince and Princess of the Mountain (fastest 5 K racers) awards. Racers will receive long-sleeve T-shirts and commemorative pins.
For more information, visit www.chamaski.com or email to chiliskiclassic@yahoo.com.
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