Looks like Mother-Nature had her way with us this year. The Pepsi Challenge, originally scheduled for Saturday (Jan 19) has been cancelled due to the anticipated cold weather moving into the Iron Range area. Better luck next year.
Here’s the story from the local newspaper:
Pepsi Challenge cancelled
Bitter cold forces decision on cross country race
Mesabi Daily News
Last updated: Thursday, January 17th, 2008 12:06:37 PM
BIWABIK — The Pepsi Challenge Board has announced the cancellation of the 24th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cross Country Ski Race scheduled at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort on Saturday. The event’s Kinderlauf race and food and beverage activities have also been cancelled.
The decision was made because of cold weather conditions and wind chill factors. “It would not be safe to put our skiers and volunteer workers on the course in these conditions,” said Deb Maki, Pepsi race coordinator.
There will be a $10.00 rebate to pre-registered skiers in the 24k & 48k races to be used for the 2009 Pepsi Challenge.
For additional information, call 800.688.7669, extension 3409, or email: pepsichallenge@giantsridge.com.
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