Make sure to get to your start early to have your chip put on and to get directed to your starting lane.
Wax recommendation for warmup skis: Rode violet, Swix V45/50.
Arrive 1hr30min before your start–budget some cushion in case parking is an issue.
U16/18 skis will be ready for athletes to test kick 30min prior to start.
U14 skis will be ready for warmup an hour before start.
U16 and up awards at 11:45, U14 and down awards at 13:55.
Reminder that there is a classic technique zone marked and that turning zones are marked with green whiskers.
Find course maps and other information here: https://www.edmontonnordic.ca/albertacup/
Note in the site map how to get to the warmup/testing loop (it’s right by our wax tent):
It may be possible to test on a bigger hill–locals call it “the Esso hill.” We will confirm in the morning but here is a rough idea of how to get there while avoiding race courses (see route in red):
That’s all for now. Leave it all out there tomorrow, and enjoy the race. They’re some fun trails.