November 8th., 2004

24 Hours of Telemark

Braving the cold in 2003

Looking for a cross-country skiing adventure? Mark your calendars for the 24 Hours of Telemark, America's First 24 Hour Cross Country Ski Race, January 8 and 9, 2005 on the Telemark Lodge trail system near Cable, WI. You can ski 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours taking turns with team mates or go solo.

Contact: Dennis Kruse, 715-798-3571 or email kruseski@cheqnet.net or www.teamsportsevents.com. Click to download registration form (564 kb.).

CABLE, WI - If you want to get some kilometers under your belt early in the ski season, consider the 24 Hours of Telemark cross-country ski race. This race is for all abilities and motivations whether you want to be competitive or just get in a bunch of K's in a low-pressure, supportive environment. 2005 will mark the 5th year of this exciting and fun event. A 5 kilometer loop on the Telemark trail system provides a "nearly endless" roller coaster that skis beautifully for both classic and free-style techniques.

"You can make this race your ultimate personal challenge or take a more laid-back approach.", says Dennis Kruse, the organizer of the event. As a member of the Birkebeiner Foundation Board of Directors, Dennis knows what it takes to put on a top-notch event and how important it is to provide a range of options for skiers of all abilities. "Skiers can choose to spread the work among a team with up to 6 members or select one of the shorter race categories. Or they enter as a team of one and really challenge themselves in the 'Solo Freak' category. The race is against the clock. It comes down to how many 5 kilometer laps you complete in 24, 12, 6 or 3 hours."

The 24 Hours of Telemark provides one of the few team events in cross-country skiing and adds the excitement of skiing at night if you choose the 12 or 24 hour option. Add to that the comraderie of skiing in North America's first 24 hour ski event and you've got a combination that's hard to beat.

If you hurry you can get lodging right at the venue by placing your reservations with the Telemark Resort and Condos: 1-877-798-4718 or get nearby lodging through the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce: 1-800-533-7454.

For race registration information, visit www.teamsportsevents.com. Click to download registration form (564 kb.).