The 22nd annual Pepsi Challenge Ski Cup Race was held at our local ski area on January 21. There were 564 ski racers, nearly double the field of the event last year.
Giants Ridge has a world-class reputation for its race trails. The Ridge has held the World Cup, Olympic Trials, national Collegiate finals and the U.S. National Championships. This race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series.
Matt Weier of Marquette, MI, and Sarah Peters of Navan, Ontario, won the 48K Freestyle event. Joshua Tesch of Superior, WI, and Mary Beth Tuttle of Pine Springs, MN, won the 24k Freestyle event. Evan Pengelly of Plymouth, MN, and Margaret Nelson of St. Paul, MN, won the 24K Classic event.
This event draws Nordic ski racers from all over and brings some positive publicity to our area; we are very proud that the race is held nearby.
