The Cook County Alpine ski team traveled to Giants Ridge on Friday, December 19 for the Virginia Invite. Racers from Cook County skied two runs of Slalom in a field of eight teams from the Arrowhead Conference that includes Hermantown, East, Denfeld, Marshall, Cloquet- Esko- Carlton, Hibbing and Virginia. The hills were in great shape, icy and fast with overcast... READ MORE >
The Section 7 Alpine Ski Meet was held on February 4 at Giants Ridge. Six boys and six girls were selected to represent the Cook County High School section team; race results, sportsmanship and attendance are the criteria to survive the cut and compete at sections. Our racers skied in a field of 121 boys and 114 girls from 20... READ MORE >
Race No. 3 of the Northland Junior Race Series was held on Koo-Koo at Lutsen Mountains on January 26. Thirty-six racers from the Lutsen Junior Alpine Club attended the two-run Giant Slalom event competing in a field of 86 area alpine skiers from Team Duluth, Giants Ridge, Brainerd and Mont Du Lac. By this winter’s standards the weather forecast was... READ MORE >
The Cook County Viking Alpine team traveled to Mont Du Lac on Monday, January 20 for a two-run Slalom race against Virginia, East, Hermantown, Hibbing, Marshall, Cloquet- Esko-Carlton and Denfeld. The weather was cold with a forecasted high of -2 degrees F and NNW winds up to 15 mph. The track was rock hard and icy just the way we... READ MORE >
The Cook County Alpine Ski Team traveled to Giants Ridge on Friday, December 20, for the second race of the season. The weather was great for racing with sunny skies, light winds and a high temperature of 5 degrees. The action started at 11:00 a.m. with the girls skiing the steep pitch of Helsinki and the boys on Innsbruck. The... READ MORE >
The much anticipated and final race of the Northland Junior Race Series was hosted by the Duluth Superior Alpine Club and held at Spirit Mountain March 3, 2013. Forty-one Lutsen racers competed in a field of 161 skiers from Team Duluth, Mont-Du-Lac and Ski Gull Alpine Clubs, all gunning for the championship victory. Racers eight years old and over skied... READ MORE >
The Lutsen Junior Alpine Club hosted race No. 4 of the Northland Junior Race Series Sunday, February 3 on Koo- Koo at Lutsen Mountains. Fifty-two Lutsen skiers from ages 5-17 raced in a field of 124 athletes from Team Duluth, Mont Du Lac Alpine and Ski Gull Alpine clubs. The weather was sunny and cold with a high temperature peaking... READ MORE >
At 7:00 a.m. on January 19, nine Lutsen skiers made their way through the early morning darkness down the access trail, across the Poplar River to catch the chairlift, take a couple free runs and be on time for course inspection. With snow still falling and 8’’ of fresh powder already on the ground anticipation was high with everyone wondering... READ MORE >
The Lutsen Junior Alpine Club traveled to Mont Du Lac on January 6 for Race No.1 of the Northland Junior Race Series. Clear skies, light and variable winds and temperatures in the 20s made for a great day on the slopes for both skiers and spectators. Thirty-six Lutsen racers skied two runs of Giant Slalom, competing in a field of... READ MORE >
The Lutsen Junior Alpine Club recently completed another great season on the slopes. Ninety people attended our yearend party held at Papa Charlie’s and a great time was had by all. Cook and Lake County kids from age 5 to 17 come together on the mountain and share a love for the outdoors, speed, competition and a desire to become... READ MORE >
