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THE ARCTIC MAN SKI & SNO-GO CLASSIC
"The Ultimate Adrenaline Rush"
Mile 196 Richardson Highway, Summit Lake, Alaska
April 9th - April 13th, 2008
Arctic Man Champions
The Arctic Man is a race for teams of two skilled competitors that tests the strength of an athlete and the horsepower of a snowmobile.
Courage and training are essential elements of this team of snowmobile and skier.
The Arctic Man is one of the World's Toughest Downhill Ski races, and an exciting snowmobile race, all in one.
The skier begins at a summit elevation of 5,800 feet and drops 1700 feet in less than two mile to the bottom of a narrow canyon where he meets up with his snowmobiling partner.
The snowmobiler meets the skier, on the go, with a tow rope and pulls the skier 2 1/4 miles uphill at top speeds of up to 86 mph.
The skier and the snowmobile then separate and the skier goes over the side of the second mountain and drops another 1200 feet to the finish line.
Editors Note 2008:
Let me tell you that everything they say about this event is true! How would I know? well your editor was born in Alaska 1950, that's 54 years ago. Plus I was at the First race and I have found time to fly home for 4 other races.
Oh one more thing I must say about this event, it is an outdoor party!!!
The most extreme Outdoor Drinking Party you will ever go to!
One more thing, if you want an indoor place to stay, there is only one Hotel a few miles away at the Paxson Lodge or you must know someone with a cabin on the lake, but most camp out in Tents.
At the Arctic Man you " GO FAST or GO HOME."
Truly the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush for spectators and competitors alike.
Last year aproxiamate 13,000 spectators came from around the nation to enjoy this spectacular Alaskan event.
The area the race is held, is some of the best snowmachine riding country in the world.
The snowcapped peaks and beauty make this spring event one that you will treasure for a lifetime.
Trust Me, it's # 1
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