Jr Noque Nordic Ski Race Kicks Off
Around 100 competitors turned out for the Jr. Noque 2014 Ski Race at the Noquemanon trailhead in Marquette!
Lance Rambo (99) from the Superiorland Ski Club competes in the Jr. Noque 5k cross country ski race at the Noquemanon trailhead in Marquette, MI on Friday, January 24, 2014. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ronen Zilberman)
Marquette, MI – Jr Noque Nordic Ski Race Kicks Off – Participants ranging from 8 year olds to 19 year olds came out to race in the Jr. Noque despite the nasty weather with patches of snow and freezing winds giving it the edge of extreme sports activities.
Young participants take part in the Jr. Noque 5k cross country ski race at the Noquemanon trailhead in Marquette, MI on Friday, Jaunuary 24, 2014. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ronen Zilberman)
Although the temperature was cold the atmosphere was warm! Lots of family and friends came out to support the racers and keep the hot chocolate flowing. The spirit of both the competitors and the crowd was playful and everyone seemed to be having fun.
A young racer participates in the Jr. Noque 5k cross country ski race at the Noquemanon trailhead in Marquette, MI on Friday, January 24, 2014. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ronen Zilberman)
All this in such a beautiful environment especially with so much snow this year! The Noquemanon trail has been described by one as “the most beautiful trail I have ever skied on,” by others as “never dull,” and by a few as “deceptively tough.” One thing, however, remains constant: the beautifully rugged U.P. wilderness that surrounds skiers throughout the course. (as stated on the Superiorland Ski Club website)
Logan Zueger leads the pack at the start of the Junior Noque 5k cross country ski race in Marquette, Mi on Friday, January 24, 2014. Zueger went on to win the race for the Superiorland Ski Cub. (marquette magazine photo by Ronen Zilberman)
Good luck to all the participants in tomorrow’s races. You’ve sure got to be a passionate nordic ski lover to get out of bed and head into the below zero temperatures expected for this weekend’s races!
A young racer makes his way on the course during the Jr. Noque cross country ski race at the Noquemanon trailhead in Marquette, MI on Friday, January 24, 2014. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ronen Zilberman)
Participants of the Jr. Noque 5k cross country ski race take off from the starting line on Friday, January 24, 2014 in Marquette, MI. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ronen Zilberman)
A young racer participates in the Jr. Noque 5k cross country ski race at the Noquemanon trailhead in Marquette, MI on Friday, January 24, 2014. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ronen Zilberman)
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