Fort Kent - Here We Come!

~ Updated Monday, February 20 @ 9:15pm ~

We all need to covid test prior to departure Tuesday morning. If you have the ability to test at home, feel free to do so, testing either Monday night or Tuesday morning (please take a photo of your negative test and show Susan when you arrive at school). Those that haven't tested at home will need to test upon arrival at school Tuesday morning. Thank you!

Race times on Thursday have been updated.

While we really hope everyone makes this trip, if you are not feeling healthy and well, please stay home. With 5 hours together in the van and shared sleeping quarters, if one person is sick, the entire team will likely end up sick. Thank you for your understanding.

It will be COLD, probably the coldest we've seen all year, with Thursday predicted to be cloudy and only in the single digits. Skiers - make sure to bring warm clothes for before and after your races. If you have a puffy coat, bring it. Everyone should also have a warm hat, warm mittens and warm layers.

Departure:
Tuesday, February 21
Arrive at school 8:15
Drive away 8:30

Race Days and Times:
Wednesday, February 22
Boys Classic - 10:00
Girls Classic - 12:30

Thursday, February 23
Boys Skate - 10:30
GIrls Skate - 11:30
Awards - 1:00-1:30ish

Ski Things to Bring:
Warm things for before and after your races - puffy coat, warm mittens, warm hat, etc.
Classic and Skate Skis
Classic and Skate Poles
Classic and Skate Boots
Race Suit

Underlayers
Race gloves/mitts

Race hat

Non-ski things to bring:
Camp clothes
PJs

Personal items (toothbrush, contacts/glasses, medications, feminine supplies, etc.)
Optional items (cards, board games, etc.)

Food to bring:
Lunch/snacks for Tuesday (to be eaten in the van).
We will have bars, but if you have a favorite, please bring it to ensure you have what you want.

What to wear on Tuesday:
Ski clothes - We are heading directly to the Fort Kent Outdoor Center and will ski upon arrival.

How to pack:
Small bag w/Tuesday lunch, water bottle, ski boots and ski layers for in the van.
Camp gear in a different bag (which won't be with us in the van).

Return day/time:
Depending on timing and weather, we may or may not stay for awards. Skiers can call/text with more exact timing once we are underway.
Our earliest arrival back to Freeport is likely 6:00pm-ish, latest 9:00pm-ish.

Trip Contact Info:
Susan Sonntag - 207-440-3212
John Tarling - 207-807-1919
Melissa Watson (school emergency contact) - 785-691-6731

Race Info:

HERE is a link to the race info site. Once there, click on the many links in the posting to see the course map, start lists, schedules, etc.

Approximate Timetable:

Tuesday:

Drive to Fort Kent Outdoor Center ~2:00pm arrival

Unload skis, wax tables, etc.

Set up wax room

Ski

Wax as needed

Dinner at U Maine Fort Kent - 6:00pm

Head to rental house after dinner

Settle in, relax

Lights out - 9:30pm

Wednesday:

Wake up - 6:30am

Breakfast - 7:00am

Make lunches (everybody makes their own)

Depart for race venue - 7:50am

Races per the schedule above

Back to the house at some point in the afternoon

Dinner at U Maine Fort Kent - 6:00pm

Evening at home

Lights out - 9:30pm

Thursday:

Wake up - 6:30am

Breakfast - 7:00am

Make lunches (everybody makes their own)

Pack up all gear and load van

Tidy/clean house

Depart for race venue - 8:30am

Races per the schedule above

Drive home