Alumni Association Third Annual Ski-Shoe-Ski Fundraiser

UMFK Alumni Association Ski-Shoe-Ski

The UMFK Alumni Association invites you to the third annual Ski-Shoe-Ski, a winter triathlon of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and downhill skiing!

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Fort Kent Outdoor Center & Lonesome Pine Trails 1:00 PM start at the Outdoor Center

WHO CAN COMPETE?

All community members who can cross-country ski, snowshoe, and/or downhill ski are welcome! One person can compete in all three legs, or teams can compete relay style. Prizes will be awarded for Fastest Individual, Fastest Team, Youngest Racer, Oldest Racer, Most Bengal Spirit, Rookie Rockstar, and Judges’ Choice! Children must be accompanied by an adult and are the sole responsibility of the adult.

WHERE WILL I GO?

  1. Cross Country Ski from the Fort Kent Outdoor Center Lodge around the Waska loop and Volunteer Way, a total of 3.0K.
  2. Snowshoe from the Fort Kent Outdoor Center Lodge to the warming hut at the top of Lonesome Pine Trails, a total of 1.85K.
  3. Downhill ski to the finish line at Lonesome Pine Trails via the Founders Trail.

Shuttles between Lonesome Pines and FKOC will be available.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Registration is $20.00 ($10.00 for students) for individuals or $15.00 per racer for relay teams. After you register, you will receive a sponsor sheet.

WHY WOULD I DO THIS?

Because it will be FUN!! And by joining forces with the UMFK Alumni Association, you will contribute to the spirit of unity between UMFK and our community. This fundraiser impacts students and alumni of UMFK – many of whom live and work in the St. John Valley. Your involvement helps foster a sense of community, strengthens alumni connections, and supports vital initiatives at UMFK.

President Hedeen smiles as she participates in the ski-shoe-ski event
a female cross-country skier tows a sled behind her
a couple smiles while posing holding their skis at the end of the downhill ski leg of the event
UMFK President Hedeen cheers at the end of her downhill ski run
a family downhill ski together at the 2022 ski-shoe-ski event
a duo downhill ski, the participant on the left-hand side of the photo in the lead
a smiling couple poses inside the Lonesome Pine ski lodge
three UMFK employees pose smiling while near the cross-country trail; one of the employees is wearing a bengal costume
two female participants ride inside a sled

Sponsors

If you would like to sponsor an individual or team for this event, please contact the UMFK Development Office at (207) 834-7800.

Ski-Shoe-Ski Participant Registration Form

Deadline to complete this form: February 2, 2024, at 4:30 PM

This year’s participant registration form is no longer available. Thank you for your interest.