SATURDAY, NOV. 27th - Sawdust flew, snowdrifts shattered, and 9 participants got their chop on as the first ever TIMBERRR! Lumberjack Challenge at FortWhyte Alive went into the books.
The nine hardy racers ran a 2 mile course, laden with logs. Along the way, they identified trees, worked the saw, chopped kindling, living the adventurous life an early-20th century lumberjack - if only for 45 minutes.
Weather conditions were perfect for the event. The course volunteers (Thank-you Axeman Jack and Sawmill Gord!) were as excited as the racers.
TIMBERRR!!! was the first in a series of similar events happening at FortWhyte Alive before next summer. the next event - the Second Annual Spears and 'Shoes Atlatl/Snowshoe Biathlon, set for 1pm on February 19th, 2011.
Thank-you to all the participants and spectators who came out on Saturday - and keep looking here for more details on Spears and 'Shoes 2011!
-Barret
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