The John Craig Memorial Ski Race and Tour is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024. This event, commemorating John Templeton Craig, the pioneer mailman who died during a sudden winter snowstorm on McKenzie Pass in December, 1877, in an attempt to deliver mail to the Willamette Valley. More of the historical story at onc.org.
For 2024, the John Craig Memorial Ski Event will consist of self-timed ski races of about 6 or 12 miles and casual ski tours of the same lengths. The event will take place on Saturday, March 16, leaving from the East Snow Gate of Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway), about 9 miles west of Sisters, Oregon. The ski trail will be groomed for both classic and skate skiing to make this wilderness ski event possible. We plan to have course monitors, rest stops, rescue, and medical support.
Ski racers and tour participants can complete either the course of about 12 miles to the Dee Wright Memorial at the top of McKenzie Pass, or a shorter route of about 6-8 miles to Windy Point. The cost of the event is low, to make it possible. ONC membership is NOT required for this event, just register below.
Questions? If you have trouble registering, please contact johncraigmemorial@onc.org or Ted Scheinman at 503-914-9584
Adult racer or ski tour participant – $ 20 by March 12, $25 after
Youth (under 18) – $5
A pizza buffet in Sisters follows the event sponsored by Next Adventure.
On the day of the event:
- Planned start time: 9 AM – 11 AM
- Course must be completed by 3 PM
- Pizza Party 3:30 PM
Please have all in your party sign a waiver beforehand. Please sign online here. Portland chapter members need not sign again if they did earlier this season. For minors, parents and guardians, please sign here.
PLEASE NOTE: You do not have to login to register for this event. Just fill out the form and click the signup button and make your payment. Easy.
When you sign up, look for a confirmation email from webmaster@onc-pdx.org. Check your spam filter if necessary. We look forward to your ski enjoyment with us!
BOOKINGS
Bookings are closed for this event at this time. Contact the trip leader for any questions.