Granite State Snowshoe Series presented by Snowshoe Magazine

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2013 SCHEDULE

Beaver Brook

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Results 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2013

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Winners: Jim Johnson, Carolyn Stocker

Whitaker Woods

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Results 2011 | 2012 | 2013

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Winners: Jim Johnson, Amber Ferreira

Sidehiller

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Results 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010

2011 | 2013

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Winners: Jim Johnson, Kristina Folcik

Exeter Snowshoe Hullabaloo

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Results 2011

Photos Daniel Budak

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Kingman Farm Moonlight

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Results 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2013

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Winners: Jim Johnson, Kristina Folcik

Horsehill

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Results 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012

2013

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Winners: Jim Johnson, Kristina Folcik

Granite State Championship

Website

Results 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013

Photos Joe Viger | SNAPacidotic

Scott Mason

Winners: Jim Johnson, Kristina Folcik

A special thanks to DION snowshoes! They will be providing a limited number of 'rentals' for each race in our series. Please contact each individual race director to reserve a pair.

2013 STANDINGS

Teams

1. acidotic RACING

2. Sweetie Pies

3. WMM

Pts

2597.15

1212.58

682.99

Open-Men

1. Jim Johnson

2. Dave Dunham

3. Ryan Welts

Pts

400.00

370.15

365.78

Open-Women

1. Kristina Folcik

2. Lisa Ransom

3. Carolyn Shreck

Pts

335.07

269.48

265.88

OUR 2013 CHAMPIONS

Jim Johnson

Hometown: Madison, NH

Age: 35

Team: BAA

DoubleJRunning

2013 Winter Highlights:

* Beaver Brook (1st)

* Whitaker Woods (1st)

* Sidehiller (1st)

* Kingman Farm (1st)

* Horsehill (1st)

* NH Snowshoe Championship (1st)

Kristina Folcik

Hometown: Northwood, NH

Age: 35

Team: LaSportiva

2013 Winter Highlights:

* Beaver Brook (2nd)

* Whitaker Woods (2nd)

* Sidehiller (1st)

* Kingman Farm (1st)

* Horsehill (1st)

* NH Snowshoe Championship (1st)

SNOWSHOE RACING 101

By: Chris J. Dunn

Getting started in this exciting winter sport

Snowshoe racing is one of the fastest growing winter sports in the northeast. Thanks to our fantastic snow and incredible trail networks this is a sport with many things to love! The easiest thing to compare snowshoe racing to is trail racing. The parallels are obvious...snowshoe races occur on some of the same trails we race on from April through December. But if you think this sport is just trail racing with snow, you may be a little surprised...and very underprepared.

SNOWSHOES

Snowshoe racing isn't a gear intensive sport, but it does require thoughtful consideration of the most important element...snowshoes. Although each manufacturer touts their patented bindings, cleats, and deck shape the single most important consideration when selecting a racing snowshoe is size. Let's take closer look.

Size

The US Snowshoe Association has set the minimum surface area for racing snowshoes at 120 square inches but unless you've got a degree in engineering it's next to impossible to tell if you've got a 'legal' pair of 'shoes. Instead, most racers choose a snowshoe based on its length. The basic principle here is "smaller is lighter and lighter is faster". Racing models vary from 21-25 inches and are almost always less than 3 lbs.. Any recreational 'shoe longer than 25 inches is also typically wider than racing models and becomes difficult to maintain a comfortable narrow running stride.

CLOTHING

One of the most common mistakes newcomers make is over dressing. It stands to reason that racing in the winter months means racing in cold temperatures but running in snowshoes is a tremendous amount of work and body temps rise quickly and stay elevated throughout the race. Most snowshoe racers dress in light layers using a synthetic hat as the perfect method of maintaining a comfortable body temperature. Running tights are the preferred lower body layer with running socks & shoes finishing the look. Up top, two or three light synthetic layers with at least one long-sleeve article is often used. Depending on wind chill, sometimes a light outer shell is worn.

To read the entire article, click <<HERE>>.

The DION 121's are the lighest and fastest racing snowshoe on the market today.

SPECIAL ANNOUCEMENT: Thank you to everyone who donated a coat this winter we were able to collect and drop off 140 gently used warm winter coats to New Horizons of New Hampshire. Amazing!

"For each of the past 5 years I have made it a main goal to compete in the Granite State Snowshoe Series. All the people and organizations involved in these races put on some fantastic events that excite and challenge runners of all disciplines. I personally love getting to race on some amazing courses across the state and with some amazing folks from all over the Northeast and beyond. It makes the winter go by so quickly, which unfortunately sometimes leaves you wanting even MORE snow by the time it all starts to melt." -Jim Johnson

"Without the Granite State Snowshoe Series winter would not be as fun. I have made so many wonderful friends at these races! Thank you!" -Kristina Folcik

USSA Qualifier

February 16, 2013

January 19, 2013

February 17, 2013

January 26, 2013

March 9, 2013

2011

January 12, 2013

Hollis, NH

North Conway, NH

Center Sandwich, NH

Madbury, NH

Allenstown, NH

February 2, 2013

2012

Proudly presented by

Exeter, NH

Merrimack, NH

SERIES SCORING

You must race in four (4) of the six (6) races to be eligible for a series ranking. Your best four (4) performances will be scored. Team scores will consist of the cumulative Top 5 overall scores for each race in the series. Anyone who races in all series races will be eligible for a special prize (TBA) thanks to our series sponsor.

GIVEAWAY!

Thanks to our AMAZING sponsor DION Snowshoes, we will be giving away three pair of their #1 racing snowshoes, the model 121 with secure fit binding and standard cleat, this winter! And here's how you can win a pair. First, we will raffle off a pair at the Sidehiller Snowshoe Race in Center Sandwich on January 26th as we attempt to set a northeast snowshoe race attendance record! Secondly, for every race you do you'll be entered into a drawing for a pair that we'll announce at the March 9th Granite State Snowshoe Championship. Lastly, we'll give away a pair to a participant at those championships following the race. So, that's three ways for you to win a pair of these incredible snowshoes this winter!*

*Not redeemable for cash. Must be present to win at Sidehiller and the Granite State Snowshoe Championship. Series raffle winner will be contacted.

Masters-Men (40-49)

1. Dave Dunham

2. Chris J. Dunn

3. Phil Erwin

Masters-Women (40-49)

1. Carolyn Shreck

2. Ellen Tidd

3. Michelle Glines

Seniors-Men (50-59)

1. Chuck Hazzard

2. Rich Chipman