Michigan Technological University is sponsoring the Mid Am Race Series, including a ski race at Mont Ripley, and the University and area will get a great boost, both economically and in potential enrollment. The series comes to Mont Ripley the weekend of Jan. 10, but it actually begins at Boyne Highlands and Nub’s Nob at Boyne/Harbor Springs, Mich., this weekend.
“These are the top skiers at this level in the Midwest, mostly age 16 to 18,” says David Rowe, one of the event organizers.
To secure a spot on the race circuit, Mont Ripley had to clear several hurdles, says John Manderfield, another series organizer. “The hill has to be homologated [approved and registered] in terms of vertical drop, length, safety protection for slalom. These are international standards.”
“Lindsey Vonn was skiing at this level in her younger years,” Manderfield says. “This truly is the training ground for future World Cup and Olympic skiers.”
For more information on the event or series, contact Manderfield at manderfieldjohn@hotmail.com or 906-281-4738 or David Rowe at drowe92@aol.com or 720-252-4209. Website: http://region2cussa.com/?page_id=158
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