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Porcupine Mountains ~ Midwest Telefest ~ February 12 ~ 14, 2021

We are looking forward to Midwest Telefest 2021. This will be our 31st year and our biggest event ever!

Midwest Telefest will be held February 12-14, 2021 at the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex near Silver City, MI

Don’t forget to book your hotel or cabin before they’re all gone!

With the Covid Pandemic still in effect we have made a few modifications to our typical events schedule.

While the Porkies lodge will still be open to warm up and to use the bathrooms, our goal is to encourage folks to socially distance outdoors this year as much as possible. We also strongly encourage face coverings, and frequent hand washing/sanitation
Lets all be safe and have fun!

— Schedule —

Friday February 12
– Ski the hill and backcountry
– No official Friday night party

Saturday February 13
– Ski the hill and backcountry
– 11 AM uphill downhill race
– 2 PM social distanced group photo (6ft apart) top of lift
– 4pm Smelly Kneepad slalom race, bring your long and skinny skis
– No potluck dinner, dinner and drinks on your own this year
– Social distanced outdoor party with a few large fire pits in front of lodge with music

Sunday February 14
– Ski the hill and backcountry
– 10 AM cross country and backcountry tours

We are very excited to announce that the two best Telemark Ski shops in the US will be representing this year with demos!

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Below is a video from the 2020 Midwest Telefest

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Boyne Highlands ~ Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic with Lisa Densmore ~ February 26 ~ 28, 2021

Since 1991, over 6,000 women have improved their skiing through Lisa’s ski clinics. Each “Your Turn” event includes a continental breakfast, a presentation on trends in women’s gear, the opportunity to demo women’s skis, a full day of instruction, video analysis, lunch, and an apres-ski party with door prizes from event sponsor, Boyne Country Sports.

It’s YOUR TURN to improve your skiing and have fun on the slopes!

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Ironman 70.3 – Traverse City – August 25, 2019

Ironman 70.3 - Traverse City
Known as the Cherry Capital of the World, Traverse City is excited to host the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Traverse City race on August 25, 2019.

The race consists of a 1.2 mile swim in West Grand Traverse Bay, a 56 mile bike through Leelanau County and Benzie County, and a 13.1 mile run along Boardman Lake, finishing on Front Street in the heart of downtown Traverse City.

Athletes and spectators will find a host of unique restaurants and a variety of wineries and breweries to enjoy during their time in Traverse City.

The 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Traverse City will offer 30 qualifying slots to the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

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CIronman 70.3 – Traverse City via Facebook

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters – Labor Day Manitou Trail 5K – September 2, 2019

XC Ski Headquarters
Join us for a 5K fun run along the Manitou Ski Trail! All proceeds go to the Roscommon High School Cross Country Running Team.

Cost: $25 – Includes free T-shirt (while supplies last) and post-race lunch

Registration: 9:00am
Race start: 10:00am

Age groups:
18 and younger
18-30
30-50
50+

Medals for overall male and female winner and for winner of each age group!

Register Online!

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Labor Day Weekend Store Hours:
Friday and Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Monday 9:00am to 4:00pm

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