32nd Canadian Birkie Ski Festival February 8, 2020 At the Blackfoot Recreation area.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: ATRA will again host a food station at the Birkie International Ski Race Feb 8. ATRA volunteers are needed to help set up the refreshment station, provide support and encouragement to skiers, and have fun outside at a really exciting event. You must be able to dress and stay warm in extreme conditions yet come prepared for nice weather! If you can help please contact Cam Stevenson at 780-910-5889 or by email.

 Organizers will be barrel grooming the north Blackfoot Trail for skate skiers as well as track setting other trails within the park for competitors. The groomed trails will be damaged by horse hoof prints. ATRA members and other riders are being asked to avoid riding the groomed trails in the month prior to the Birkie event. Information on the status of the Blackfoot for recreational purposes is on AlbertaParks.ca Under certain conditions staging area access may be closed to different users.