Conditions couldn't get much better at 9 mile. There is enough snow to allow some daily grooming to give good texture to the surface. The classic tracks looked to be in great condition as well.

CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN THE BEST THAT THEY HAVE BEEN ALL SEASON. tRACKS WERE FIRM AND DEEP. COLD TEMPS TONIGHT SHOULD SET UP A PERFECT TRAIL FOR TEH FREESTYLE RACES TOMORROW.

Toko Nordic Ski Wax

WAX RECOMMENDATION
Badger State Games
Nine Mile Trails: near Wausau, WI
Sat, 4 February: Various length Classic races from 9AM-1PM, 10K
Skate Race @ 1:30PM
Sun, 5 February: Various length Skate races from 9AM to 1:30PM

Forecast/Conditions: Fri night lows in the low to mid teens
with Sat highs in the low to mid 20’s with a chance of flurries before
and during the event. Sat night lows near 10’F with Sun highs in the
low 20’s. Expect machined track conditions.

Glidewax: Both Days: Apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and brush
then apply Dibloc HF Blue (Afternoon races use HF Red) , scrape and
brush. Rub on Jetstream High Speed Moly Block and Roto-Cork with
dedicated Roto-Cork. Brush into ski base with dedicated Nylon
Polishing Brush. Lightly rub on Jetstream High Speed Moly Block
and Polish with Thermo Pad. (Note that Helx Cold would also be an
excellent fluorocarbon choice for this event)

Gripwax: Saturday: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper.
Apply Base Green, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm.
Apply 2-3 layers Carbon Blue thoroughly corking each layer. For
those who need more grip substitute Carbon Violet for Carbon Blue.
Structure: Cold Universal (Fine Non-Linear) Stonegrind or 1 pass
with the Fine Non-Linear Toko Structure-Rite Tool.

2-1-2006
Conditions are very good. A fresh 1-1/2" of heavy snow was a great sight. There are now tracks set yet but skating is good.

Many of you may be wondering if there is snow at Nine Mile. Two of the commissioners skied the course on tuesday and didn't see any rocks.  Among the three commissioners, there is over 60 years of Birkie experience and they've been organizing races for over 20 years, but they are human. Safety and a fair race are our highest concerns.

While we want to have the races, we would never put a skier on the course if the commissioners didn't think it was safe. The course is not perfect, but we will make it the best we can.

The commissioners have been out to 9-mile almost every day for the last 3 weeks and know what is going on. They are going out again tonight to ski parts of the trails, and starting on Thurs we will have a group of skiers who will be "moving" snow to areas of the course that need it.
Last night we receive about 1.5in of wet snow (the good kind). In summary-the course may not be in perfect shape, but it will be skiable for ALL types of skiers.

No promises can be made. This is merely a report. Ultimately your decision to sign up or to not, is yours. If you've already signed up, we'll see you this weekend. If you haven't, today is the last day to register online at www.badgerstategames.org.

You can also register the DAY BEFORE the event AT the Cedar Creek Mall on Friday Feb 3 from 6-8pm (for Saturday's event) and on Saturday Feb 4 from 5-7pm (for Sunday's event).

The nordic skiing competition will be February 4-5 at Nine Mile Forest Ski Trails in Wausau. The following is the tentative schedule and locations:

WHEN
 Saturday and Sunday, February 4-5, 2006
WHERE
9 Mile Forest Ski Trails 8704 Redbud Rd., Wausau, WI 54401

SCHEDULE
Late Registration: (at Cedar Creek Mall)
Friday, February 3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 4, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bib Pick-up: (at Nine Mile Forest Ski Trails)
Saturday, February 4, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday, February 5, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Start Time:
Saturday, February 4, 9:30 am
Sunday, February 5, 9:30 am
Running Order:
Please arrive one hour prior to the start of your event.

Note: A specific schedule will be included in all athlete confirmation letters, which will be posted online and NOT mailed to each athlete!

(Schedule subject to change, check this page for future updates.)

To learn more about Badger State Games and to register visit www.badgerstategames.org or call 608-226-4780.

The 2006 Badger State Winter Games are presented by Wausau Insurance Companies.  Major sponsors are American Family Insurance, Charter Communications, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, with special thanks to TravelWisconsin.com and the Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Badger State Games is made possible through the generous support of these organizations.

We look forward to seeing you at the Games!

- The Staff of the Badger State Games

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL CONDITIONS

Updated Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area Trails: This morning officials packed the 1 inch of heavy, wet snowfall that fell last night. Trails are open to the public for skate skiing today and Thursday. Tracks will not be set until Friday morning so they don't ice up prior to the Badger State Games competiton this weekend.

Nine Mile ski trails will be CLOSED to the public during Badger State Games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (February 3, 4 and 5).

Nine Mile ski trails will be OPEN to the public during the Special Olympics event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (February 10, 11 and 12)

1-31-2006
Conditions were mixed. Mostly in very good conditions but many spots of hard ice, some were very large. Results from too much rain and wet conditions before the recent snowfall.
High School Conference Championships. Our boys raced onToko HelX Cold 100% Fluoro Racing Wax
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