Racer and Volunteer Reports

Lessons from (another) arrowhead dnf(did not finish): When I got home last week, my daughter (annoyed I was early) asked me, “why do you do winter races if you never finish?” I was quick to remind her of my tuscobia finishes, but I want to share my “new” answer to this question in hopes that it may help others that have been struggling with a dnf. Background/Old thought process: It used to...

Spirit of the Arrowhead - I don't think an NFL linebacker could have done what Lisa and Joy did. Although I didn't have anything to do with the decision of the Spirit Award, I have a pretty good idea why it went to Lisa. I am one of the snowmobile volunteers and have had the pleasure of seeing Lisa on the course the past few years. All of the participants are familiar with Lisa and her positive...

International Falls hit -30 Degrees F last night.  We hope you are prepared for this year's race.  Shown below is Carla from Brazil training on the trail this week.  We have had lots of snow and cold so the trail should be in great shape.   The Arrowhead Ultra is included in "World's ULTIMATE Running Races" (Japanese version) which will be available soon on Amazon. Make your...

Trophy plaques should get mailed next week, if not to you finishers by late March give us a jingle. Bunch of Arrowheaders showing great results at ITI 350 up north, congratulations to all, quite a year is an understatement! Good luck to you in all your off-season endeavors, hope to see you again in I-Falls.

                Top of Wakemup        photo Ken Zylstra Couple quick 2013 Arrowhead 135 Truth Stranger Than Fiction Items: ...warmest start temp in nine yr race history at ~25F.  ...largest starting field ever at exactly 135. ...first ever father/son finishers with Chris and Mark Scotch! ...two additional Arrowhead A'trois Finishers: Ken Krueger/Eric Dalgaard making total of 5 awards in race...

Hope your travels to Frostbite Falls go well, things are looking good for adventure. Last minute updates: All we need to see at gear-check is required list gear, not the bike/sled,etc. Volunteer meeting for all nice volunteers Backus 2:30pm Sunday prior to racer meeting at 4PM next door. Right now looks like we missed good Arctic chill by couple days, nothing looming huge far as weather factors...

Arrowhead's got snow, some grooming, good thing I-Falls way north cause we got some cold weather and more coming too. 20+ states, ~7 countries represented with best winter ultra-fatbikers on planet, experienced, fast and deep field on foot and some skiers hoping for something more than -20F!  Likely 135 racers at gun. Couple things: 2013 Gear check Sat Jan. 26th Noon-6PM and Sun 10AM-2PM at...

4-8" LIGHT BLUE, 8-12" MEDIUM BLUE, LAKE ICE DARK BLUE Today's Christmas Arrowhead showin 4-12" snowcover, last nights reindeer flyby reported to me Friendly Anoka Tower at least north half trail machine groomed....fast.  Roster stacked 6 yrs worth of bike winners, 4-5 yrs foot/running winners, best depth talent across Mens and Womens field than any year I can think of. If travel mode listed...

Hope your plans for Arrowhead 2013 are coming along!  On our end, permits, insurance and other race logistics are mostly done, now if we can get Mother Nature to quit this Winter sputtering and get serious.  Tuscobia race coming up soon and looks like plethora of winter bike, run and ski races set to commence a great 2013 Midwest season. Fine list of competitors for Arrowhead with deep talented...

Incredible array of talented experienced athletes filled Arrowhead 2013 Roster in record time! No more please. Those received after 7 OCT will be returned.  Final Roster posted on website Tuesday, 9 OCT.  WeeHaw!