BISC Race Schedule 2025
BISC 2025 logo by Kate Queen
BISC 2025 at Log Cabin on Saturday, March 15
2025 THEME: “Creatures of the Deep-Enchantment of the Ski”
PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME – Upper Dewey Lake cabin package this summer from Skagway Rec. Center with roundtrip flight by TEMSCO Helicopters.
JOIN LCSS and SUPPORT LOG CABIN SKI SOCIETY – Details on registration form. All members eligible for ski drawing.
BISC 2025 RACE SCHEDULE
(subject to last minute changes due to weather – if there are any watch your email, here and and on Facebook)
ALL TIMES Alaska Daylight Time – 1 hour earlier than Yukon time
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
Ferry arrives from Juneau/Haines at 1:30 pm.
Online Registration closes at 3 pm Alaska Time (4 pm Yukon). There will be no late registration.
Volunteers may gather at Log Cabin for campout the night before, or come up early on Saturday after breakfast. Sign up on our Volunteer Local page prior to Race Week. Volunteer shirts may be picked up at Log Cabin on race day or at the awards in Skagway Saturday night.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
• 6 AM to 9 AM – Breakfast for volunteers and racers at Presbyterian Church Rec. Hall. (5th and Main behind church)
SMART SHUTTLE DEPARTURE TIMES
(So we may get advance numbers, please contact the race if you plan to use the shuttle: logcabinskisociety@gmail.com)
Leave Skagway Presbyterian Church for Log Cabin: 8 AM
Leave Log Cabin parking lot for Skagway: As needed in afternoon. Last run at 4 pm.
LOG CABIN PARKING LOT – Please car pool if you can. Parking will be limited to the main Log Cabin lot. No parking on the highway. Any overflow parking will have to be at the highway turnout up the hill south of Log Cabin. There will be a shuttle between parking areas on demand. Don’t forget your passport if you are crossing the border and allow plenty of time to arrive.
SHIRT & TIMING CHIP PICKUP AT LOG CABIN
• 8 AM to 11 AM at Log Cabin – Check in at official race tables between marked Race RVs in parking lot near start line. Racer and volunteer shirts may be picked up there.
STARTING
• 8 AM to 11 AM Alaska Time (9 am – 12 noon Yukon time)
STARTING WINDOW: Start any time in this 3-hour window, OR you may start during the Optional Mass Start times for each race (noted below).
Regardless of starting choice, all skiers must do the following start procedure:
• Attach your timing chip to one of your legs, ideally just above your ankle on top of your base layer.
• Proceed to the Start area and follow instructions from the Start volunteer. WARNING: Your race timing will start the first time you cross the start line wearing your timing chip.
• Ski your chosen course (32km, 16km, 10km, or Youth 5km)
OPTIONAL MASS START TIMES: (for people looking for a higher level of competition, excitement and/or camaraderie)
9:30 AM – 32K
9:45 AM – 16K
10 AM – 10K
10:15 AM – 5K kids
NOTE: If you choose to start at the Mass Start times, plan to arrive at Log Cabin at least 30 minutes before your start to ensure you have enough time to pick up your timing chip. Then, gather in the start area to wait for the “starting howl” at the scheduled Mass Start time.
FINISHING – Cross the Finish Line and turn in your timing chip by 2 PM AK Time ($100 will be charged for lost or damaged chips).
RACE COURSE CLOSES • 2 PM Alaska Time (3 PM Yukon)
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AFTER THE RACE IN SKAGWAY (don’t forget your passport)
AWARDS CEREMONY – SKAGWAY BREWING CO. (4th Ave b/w Broadway & Spring):
Downstairs bar area. Racers and volunteers only please in the food line. Awards open to public.
• Doors open at 5:30 PM. Light hors d’oeuvres. LCSS will have the new Race Map Bulas for sale, along with 30th Anniversary DVDs, extra shirts, and LCSS memberships (eligible for ski drawing). Volunteers may also pick up their shirts if they did not do so at Log Cabin. Music by Sam Sonneman & Friends.
• Awards presentation begins on stage at 6:00 PM. Medals for top 3 male/female in each race, Des Duncan & John Briner special awards, ski drawing for members, announcement of Best Costume Award, and the ever-popular Ms. Buckwheat presentation!
• Music by Sam & Friends and DJ Che Money to follow ceremony!
DINING OPTIONS – Skagway Brewing Co. (open 3 pm: reservations recommended) and Skagway Station will be open downtown for Dinner.
LODGING OPTIONS – Available at Morning Wood, White House, various AirBnb units (most links listed at www.skagway.com), and Sgt. Preston’s Lodge (open March only, hit Contact Us button at https://sgtprestonsskagway.com)
Ferry departs Sunday at 2:15 pm for Haines/Juneau.
Check out the new Log Cabin Ski Trails Bula. Pick up one at the Awards for $20 US or $25 Can.
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A FRIENDLY REMINDER – From your friends at the Buckwheat and Parks Canada.
Drinking alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the Log Cabin parking lot.
PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!
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FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY – NO DOGS ON RACE DAY
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Be aware of the documentation requirements for U.S. and Canadian citizens crossing
into the United States and Canada. For more information call the US Port of Entry at 907-983-2325
ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET THROUGH BUSY BORDER STATIONS!