When we practice... What about races...
We practice every Thursdays and Saturdays starting early December. On Thursdays we practice at 6:00-8:00 and on Saturdays we practice from 9:00-12:00. Before each practice the team gathers at "Rob's Roost," which a building just below the run "Ptarmigan." This is where we store our equipment and store your bags on practice days. Rob's Roost is heated and it has a small kitchen. The kitchen includes a refrigerator where you may store snacks or meals. Parents may relax in Rob's Roost when their kids are attending practice. Though the Roost is a public building it is generally under utilized by the general public and is mainly occupied by the race team, patrollers, and their families. There are restrooms and it can be a nice quiet place to escape crowds. All races are on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the ski season, though you are not required to show up at any races. The team races at various ski hills throughout the Midwest including our very own Cascade Mountain. Look on our calendar for exact dates and times.

We participate in four races throughout the ski season. Our first race is held in Galena, Illinois on January 7th and 8th. The ski hill in Galena is called Chestnut Mountain. Our second race is in Dubuque, Iowa on January 21st and 22nd. At Dubuque the ski hill is Sundown Mountain. The third race is on February 4th and 5th, it is held at our very own Cascade Mountain. The final race is on February 25th and 26th, it is held at Tyrol Basin. There is also a Spring Fling at Mt. Lacrosse in March. Racers have a lot of fun at the races while they watch and cheer their teammates on. After the races there are award ceremonies held somewhere on the hill. Participating in the races is highly recommended.

For the upcoming races, there is a room block for the team at the Country Inn and Suites:

GALENA---Jan 6-7 (Friday Night & Saturday Night)
11334 Oldenburg Lane, Galena IL 61036-8104,
Telephone: +1 (815) 777-2400
Rates: $99 King or 2 Queens
$155 Suite

DUBUQUE--Jan 20-21 (Friday Night and Saturday Night)
1315 Associates Drive, Dubuque IA 52003, United States
Telephone: +1 (563) 583-2500
Rate: $90 King or 2 Queens

The registration information is done for the 2011/12 season. Let us know if you want to be added to the mailing list for annoucements for the next season. Please use the contact form below.