Issue: # 19   SPECIAL ISSUE

April 28, 2009 

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In this Issue:   

• Mtn Bike Course Needs Volunteers
• Text Messaging Still Available

   

  What we need: Cedar trees!!!  We need uncut cedar trees (older and bigger the better).  We need a lot of 3 foot long trunk rounds to create the tread for the ladders.    Contact Charlie (360-303-1717) if you have ANY access to cedar or other materials.

  Ski to Sea'rs:
  
  We need your help to make the new Ski to Sea course a fun, safe and challenging adventure.

  We've pulled a lot of strings and have ended up with what we think is a pretty darn good course, given what we have to work with.  But we need your help to brush-out and buff the course.  If we don't get help we will guarantee lots of flat tires and plenty of annoying dismounts.  If we get enough help we will have a fast, flowing and super fun course that will leave you with a smile at the finish line...along with some toasted legs, lungs and bodies.

   

  So...here is the work party schedule for the next couple of weeks.

   

  Show up where you can help.  If you're willing to lead a crew please contact Charlie Heggem directly (360-303-1717) and we can go over work details.

   

  We are keeping track of what teams help us out...so we will recognize your team for pitching in.

   

  What to bring:
  A good attitude, leather or sturdy gloves, loppers, metal rakes, sturdy pants and boots, snacks.

   

  What we need: Cedar trees!!!  We need uncut cedar trees (older and bigger the better).  We need a lot of 3 foot long trunk rounds to create the tread for the ladders.    Contact Charlie (360-303-1717) if you have ANY access to cedar or other materials.

   

  Ski to Sea Trail Work Parties
  Contact Charlie Heggem, NorKa Recreation at 360-303-1717 or charlie@NorKaRecreation.com for any details.

   

  Saturday, May 2

  5/2: 10am: Meet at Mt. Bike Finish line at Zuanich Park. 2 hrs Brushing and cleaning the railroad tracks near Squalicum Park.  Other work TBD.

   

  5/2:  12pm: Meet at Lockwood Property (aka: Cycle Park).  It is on Marine Drive heading west on the right just before the railroad overpass before Wynn Road.  The driveway is small and easy to miss, parking inside the property.
  This area needs some good buffing and clearing.  This is where we will be prepping the area to put in 200 ft of bridges.

   

  5/2: 2pm  Meet at Lockwood.  Will be heading out to other spots on the course to brush and clear.
  
  Sunday, May 3

   

  5/3: 12pm-3pm Bridge Building at Charlie's house (beverages provided!).  You may be heading out to pick up stuff, build stuff, and
  generally get things ready.   Will have more info on Saturday, including directions...or contact Charlie

   

  Saturday May 16

  5/16: 12pm Meet at the mountain bike Finish line at Zuanich Park.  Work TBD.

   

  Thursday, May 21 

  5/21: 10am at Zuanich Park Finish line. Call if you can make this.  We need help setting, marking and laying out the final course.

   

  Friday, May 22

  5/22: 10am at Zuanich Park Finish line. Call if you can make this.  We need help setting, marking and laying out the final course.

   

  Saturday, May 23

  5/23: 8am Meet at Hovander Park - For course marking
  5/23: 10am Meet at Hovander Park - to help set up for course pre-ride
  5/23: 12-4pm Meet at Hovander Park - Course Pre-ride

   

  5/24: RACE YOUR BUTTS OFF in the infamous Ski to Sea Race!

   

  
  5/25: 9am Meet at Lockwood Property (aka: Cycle Park) for course tear down. If we have 10 people we should be done in under 2 hours....more the merry.

   

  Directions to Zuanich Boathouse

   

  Google Map

   

  Bring water and a lunch.  Wear good shoes or boots, as we'll be walking over dead blackberry bushes.  
  
  Just show up! 

   

   

  Text Messaging Still Available
  
  For those teams who have already registered but not selected a text messaging option: You can still choose to participate in the new text messaging notification system for the 2009 race. This existing new feature will keep your team, support team as well as friends and family informed of important leg finish information shortly after racers cross each finish line. As either a text message to a phone or direct through email you will be notified of the finish time, split time along with both race and division place.

  To activate this option go to your team registration at https://register.skitosea.com  and pull up your application. Click on the Text Messaging tab and you will have one or more sign up choices.

   

  Click Here to Save Money on the things you like to do during the Ski to Sea.
  
  
  

  Ski to Sea is Presented by Peoples Bank

   
  Ski to Sea is Presented by Peoples Bank

   

  

  
  Comcast Business Class

   

   

  Sanitary Service Company is the official "green" Sponsor. 

   

   

   
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The Ski to Sea Race is a Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry Event.  Visit the Chamber at www.Bellingham.com