Skinny Skis MOOSE CHASE Nordic Ski Race

February 11, 2023

The Skinny Skis Moose Chase is BACK!!!

The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is pleased to bring back the Moose Chase for the 2023 season after a three-year hiatus.

The 28th Annual Skinny Skis Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race will take place at Trail Creek Nordic Training Facility in Wilson, WY, on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

This premier Nordic race includes distances for all ages and ability levels, with a 20K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a free 1/2K. This is a skate or freestyle Nordic skiing event.

Registration: register via Ski Reg - link below

Prices will increase on February 10, 2023.

**Online registration closes at 7PM on Friday, February 10.

**Day of Registration is available at Trail Creek on Saturday, 8-9AM. The early bird gets to race!

Cover photo credit: Jonathan Selkowitz

Event Info

BIB PICK UP: Friday, February 10, 2023

Bib pick-up will be on Friday, 2/10, at Skinny Skis from 4-7PM. We encourage you to pick up your bib on Friday, as it makes the race administration so much smoother for the coordinators - thank you!

Bibs will also be available at Trail Creek on Saturday morning, 2/11, from 8-9AM. If you plan on picking up your bib Saturday morning, please allow additional time for the shuttle to Trail Creek.

Please return your bib after the race.

START TIMES: Saturday, February 11, 2023

10:00 – 20km Moose Chase
10:10 – 10km Half Half Moose Chase
10:20 – 5km Quarter Moose Chase
10:25 – 3km Mini Moose Chase
10:35 – 1/2km Miniest Moose Chase

RACER LUNCH

Begins at 11AM near the finish line

SPECTATOR LUNCH & HOT BEVERAGES

For sale all day near the cabin

AWARDS & RAFFLE DRAWING

Award ceremony will follow completion of the Moose Chase.

You must be present at the raffle prizes drawing to win.

LODGING

Click the logo below to receive a 20% discount at Mountain Modern Motel (prices reflect discount). Large groups should book directly with the MMM Sales Manager, Spencer Long, at 307-733-4342 or spencer.long@mountainmodernmotel.com. Mention "JHSC" when booking for best rate.

Amenities include bunk rooms, tuning space, pool, complimentary breakfast, and complimentary START Bus passes to Stilson Parking Lot in Wilson, as well as to Teton Village. The Mountain Modern Motel is walking distance to numerous downtown restaurants and shops.

Registration

Online Registration Deadline is February 10, 2023. Prices increase Friday the 10th.

Registrants can sign up at Skinny Skis on February 10 from 4-7pm, but late registration rates will apply.

Results

2014 Results by Distance: 30K 15K 5K 3K

2013 Results

2012 Moose Chase Results by Distance

2012 Moose Chase Results by Class

Volunteer

Volunteer Sign Up

Course & Venue

COURSE INSPECTION: Friday, February 10, 2023

Inspect the course on Friday - free with your Trail Creek season pass or $20 for a one day pass.

RACE COURSE: see Course Map below

There will be marked sections for each distance at the start area. The race will start and end at the same location in the stadium by the Cabin.

For those of you familiar with the course at Trail Creek, we do not have Gut Flop in the course.

FACILITIES

Trail Creek Nordic Center does not have an indoor warm up area or lockers for gear storage. Port-a-john restrooms are available.

Awards

We welcome any prize donations. Contact Will Wicherski at 208-869-7034 or wwicherski@jhskiclub.org

The following racers will receive an award:

Podium finishers in the 20K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

Podium finishers in the 10K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

Podium finishers in the 5K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

Podium finishers in the 3K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

All competitors in the1/2K Miniest Moose Chase will receive a special award when they cross the finish line!

Rules & Regulations

PARKING/SHUTTLE

There is limited racer or spectator parking at the venue. Please use the Stilson parking lot and enjoy our free shuttle to Trail Creek Nordic Center. Shuttles will travel between the Stilson lot to Trail Creek STARTING AT 8AM. Please allow at least 30 minutes for the one way trip. The shuttles will pick up just south of the restroom facility at Stilson. Look for the bright pink signs.

Directions to the Stilson Parking Lot:
Located at the Northwest corner of Hwy 22 and 390 in Wilson, WY.
- If you are coming from Teton Pass (east on Hwy 22) the parking lot will be on your left before the Hwy 22 & Hwy 390 intersection. If you pass the lot and get to the intersection, turn left at the light and then take your first left into the parking lot.
- If you are coming from Jackson (west on Hwy 22) the parking lot will be on your right after the turnoff for Teton Village (Hwy 390). The Start Bus stops at the Stilson parking lot as part of their route to Teton Village. There are many places in the town of Jackson to board the Start Bus.

- If you are coming from Teton Village (Hwy 390), the parking lot will be on your right before you reach Hwy 22. The Start Bus stops at the Stilson parking lot as part of their route to the town of Jackson.