March 07, 2010 (Presque Isle, ME) – The best junior cross country skiers in the U.S. have arrived in Aroostook County, in northern-most Maine, ready for a week of intense and fun competition. The world-class venue in Presque Isle, ME, features a beautiful lodge, 20km of ski trails designed by John Morton, a 1km paved rollerski loop, a 30-point biathlon range, visitor’s center with ski rentals, a terrain park and a wax building with 26 separate rooms. Plus there’s snow is deep with the cold weather .
The competitions kick of tomorrow with the Irving Woodland classic sprints. For a list of all the competitors, view the USSA XC Junior Olympic racer roster here.












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