Due to icy conditions at Chapin Forest, the Ohio Nordic Flurry race originally scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd has been postponed until Saturday, February 20th.  Please visit www.lakemetroparks.com for information on registration and event updates.

Congratulations to Hilltoppers XC skiers Aidan Coyle (27:29) and Olivia Cook (39:06) who posted the best times among junior skiers at the 25th Annual Highmark Quad Games XC Ski Race, an 8K Freestyle race held at Peak N Peak.   Hilltopper Brooke Pulliam (40:28) was close behind in 2nd Place among girls while Hilltopper Greg Morgan was third among men age 20-29 and 22nd Overall in a field of nearly 200 skiers.  

The 2009-2010 Hilltoppers XC begins with a three week dryland camp held in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  Activities include Yoga, inline skating, rock climbing, rollerskiing, hikes and team games.  The camp is open to both returning skiers and any youth who would like to join the team for the coming season.   Sessions will be held on Sundays November 1, November 8 and November 15 with a parent & information meeting on November 1st.   For more information or to register, please contact Tom Cook, Program Coordinator at hilltoppers@ohionordic.org