For the last 30 years Buena Vista has hosted the ski marathon. This year, the 31st year for the event is no different, except for the snow. Saturday was the day set for this event. The trails are ready but we will need to have 2-3 inches of snow to have the longer races. This year they will hold three 24K races and one 36K race. Usually it is three 25K and a 50 K race. This year the course was shortened to only the west side of the ski area as the east side has only marginal snow. Skiers come for all over but mostly from the united States, France and Canada.There were over 180 skiers. In the past I have watched some of the races. I won't attend this year. Other races in Minnesota have been canceled due to the lack of snow. The Finlandia is the only Minnesota race that is held totally on natural snow.
I am wondering how well Paul Bunyan placed this year????
Isn't it amazing how much there is to do in Bemidji area?
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