Although the snow is melting in the “low country”, Snowflake’s trails are in great shape for spring skiing — don’t expect to rocket around the trails, instead, expect sunshine, fresh air, good gliding, and the best conditions in the region.
George Hovland, Snowflake’s founder and member of the 1952 US Olympic team attended the first reunion of the team, held in conjunction with the NCAA Nordic Championships in Rumford, Maine. Seven of the eight original team members are still living, and range in age from 78 to 89 years — proof that cross-country skiing is a health-giving, life-long sport. Additional members of the team present were: John Caldwell, John Burton, Ted Farwell, Chummy Broomhall, Paul Wegeman, and Tom Jacobs. Congratulations to these skiing legends.
In case you are concerned about the Snowflake Classic, it will be held. We continue to farm our snow and conditions should be good, if not very good.
Sam Cook, the award winning outdoors writer for the Duluth News Tribune, has recently written a profile of George Hovland and Snowflake….here is a link. Thanks Sam.
So many Snowflake skiers did well at the 2009 American Birkebeiner and Korteloppet Races, there isn’t enough room to list them. Here is a link to the American Birkebeiner website so you can check results for the ones you support! We are proud of each and every one of you, your families, and the friends who support your efforts. You trained hard and you honor cross country skiing with your participation and sportsmanship. George and Jane Hovland
Wooden Ski Rendezvous
Snowflake Nordic Center
March 14, 2009
Duluth, MN
Stay tuned for details
Skiing is still great at Snowflake, thanks to our “snow conservation” methods and terrific groomers. We just received a light dusting of snow, so trails are looking beautiful!
The snow is great and it just keeps coming! We are open every day until 8 PM. The chalet is warm — the skiing is beautiful, and LuLu, the Snowflake Dog, is in residence most days. Members’ dogs are always welcome, if they are well mannered, and if their leavings are attended to.
Learn to ski — lessons available.
Call George: (218) 310 2517, or the Snowflake Chalet: (218) 726 1550
or email: snowflakenordic@earthlink.net