May 05, 2014 (Thunder Bay, ON) – For the second year in a row, there was still snow at Lappe Nordic Ski Centre on May 1st. To celebrate, a fun cross-country ski race was held — a biathlon with a twist. Approximately 20 skiers were out at the event and skied short loops stopping to shoot water balloons into garbage-can targets.

The fun event was part of the festivities surrounding the Lappe Nordic Centre announcing that the 2015 Ski Nationals will take place from March 14 to March 21 next year. Read the original release here.

Watch the 2015 XC Ski Nationals promo video.

Read more in the Chronicle-Journal here.