Tag Archives: Braveheart snowshoe series


Eric Hartmark Stumps Boulder Lake Stomp; USSSA National Snowshoe Qualifier

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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USSSA two-time National Champion, Eric Hartmark, loves his hometown race the Boulder Lake Dion Snowshoe National Championship Qualifier. Even though he doesn’t have to qualify—the current and past USSSA champions win exemptions; Hartmark is both—still, he races it. … Continue reading →


Durband Wins Winterrific Warmheartedness USSSA National Qualifier

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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From racing regional United States Snowshoe Association (USSSA) qualifiers to the national championships, a constant is Bob Durband on the course, happily trudging trails. This weekend marked a particular notable event in his life.

No, he didn’t win a handsome … Continue reading →


The Face of Snowshoe Racing: Braveheart Jim McDonell

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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Recognizable by all, Minnesota’s Jim McDonell now rates as the face of Snowshoe Racing with his Braveheart attire and blue/white face paint. His energy and enthusiasm drives the Braveheart Snowshoe Racing series to one of the most popular in the … Continue reading →


Big Applause! Snowshoe Racing Debut at 2014 City of Lakes Loppet

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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They’re here! Snowshoes invading the cross-country ski world of the City of Lakes Loppet Festival created a new event, a Sunday race so snowshoers who have the moxie race Saturday and Sunday for a double-up. Just perfect for gathering those … Continue reading →


Five Records Tame Tough Tuscobia Winter Ultras

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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Tuscobia Trails—the 74-mile stretch of lonesome woods from Park Rapids, Wis., to its counter-weight at Rice Lake—would just as soon sit you down, send you home, beat you into submission. Meanwhile, Tuscobia Race Directors, Helen and Chris Scotch, wish racers … Continue reading →