2022 Winona Forest Try-It 10K Classical and Skate/Freestyle Ski Races
We have exciting news for this coming ski season! For 2022, the Try-It ski event will feature the newly constructed Cross Leg Trail. Built this summer, Cross Leg offers a wide, sweeping trail that should work well for skate style skiing. Choose from a 1 loop 9K course, or 2 loops for 18K. The traditional 12.5K course will continue to be used for the classic event at 9AM.
This is a great time for people to come out and explore the Winona Forest on skis. This race is designed for people of all ages, abilities, and levels. It is a good time to enjoy the forest with family and friends and explore the trails. For those participating in the Winona Forest Tourathon on February 12, 2022 it is a great opportunity to train.
- When: January 22, 2022
- Where: CCC Camp in Mannsville, NY (directions can be found on the Winona Forest website)
- Start time: Classical Race - 9:00 AM (rolling start)
- Start time: Freestyle/Skate Race - 12:00 PM (rolling start)
- Day of Race bib pick-up: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at CCC Camp for Classical race. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at CCC Camp for Skate races.
- Cost: $30.00
The 2022 Winona Forest Tourathon
The 2022 Winona Forest Tourathon promises to once again delight nordic skiers from across the USA and beyond. This is the 42th Anniversary of this event! Our lake effect snow machine, and professional grooming equipment will provide race participants with unrivaled nordic conditions.
Please become a member of our club. This keeps the tourathon alive and well, and allows our volunteers to keep the trails in great condition all winter long. To become a member, please visit Winona Membership. We will also have membership forms available at the race.
- When: February 12, 2022
- Where: CCC Camp in Mannsville, NY (directions can be found on the Winona Forest website)
- Start time: - 50K distance 8:30 AM
- Start time: 12.5 & 25 K distances - 9 AM
- Day of Race bib pick-up & sign in under the tent begins at : 7:30 AM
- Cost: 12.5 KM - $35., 25KM - $40., 50KM - $55. Student category is $25 - 30. Discounted family registration is available.
Tourathon Registration
More info and details can be found @ www.winonaforest.com or skireg registration pages.
For 2022 we will continue to adhere to the following health/safety guidelines:
- Bib pick-up will be outdoors. Unvaccinated skiers please wear your mask. Maintain 6 ft of distance from others.
- Masks must be worn at race start for unvaccinated individuals.
- There will be no warming up or cooling down on the course. There is a groomed trail (Pussycat) directly behind CCC Camp that can be used.
- There is a small warming hut, but it is impossible to maintain social distancing, so only vaccinated individuals should enter the hut.
- No post-race activities.
- Register by January 9th to receive a commemorative race keepsake.
- Please bring your own hydration/energy snacks.
Please check the Winona Forest Recreation Association Facebook page for weather related cancelations/delays as well as any updates.
Feel free to contact pmoyer2@yahoo.com with any questions you may have regarding our upcoming ski season.
