The Junior Polar Bear Nordic Ski Team hosted Bill Koch Ski Races at McCauley Mountain on Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5th. Saturday’s event included Freestyle 2.5KM and 1KM races, while Sunday’s races were Classic 2.5KM and 1KM. Classes, placements and times of Saturday’s race were: 
U14 Girls (2.5KM)
1st – Trinity Liddle, 20:28
2nd – Robin Smith, 22:37
The Polar Bear Ski Club would like to thank everyone for all of their help and support in making the dream of a second Yurt at McCauley a reality. In the weeks before the yurt arrived, the site was prepared and the foundation constructed.
The yurt arrived and was erected the first weekend in November. Then the finish work was started, wiring, heating, decks and lighting. Continue reading
On behalf of all of the Polar Bear Ski Club, I would like to thank Dave Fishman, DiOrio’s Supermarket and Ozzie’s Coffee Bar for the donations made to our fundraising barbecue during Christmas on Main Street.
This generous support of the Polar Bears has helped raise money that will go toward our athletes’ success. Thank you again for your support to the Polar Bear Ski Club!
Sincerely,
Kristie Lawrence, Old Forge
Secretary, Polar Bear Ski Club
The annual Consignment Sale to benefit the Polar Bear Ski Club will be held Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McCauley Chalet.
All winter sporting items including clothing, nordic and alpine ski equipment, boots, outerwear, and ice skates can be dropped off for the sale at the chalet from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 1, or from 8 to 9 a.m. the day of the sale. According to event co-organizer Andrea Hollister, nordic ski gear is in demand.
Twenty percent of all goods sold will benefit the Polar Bears.
The Polar Bear Ski Club will hold a membership meeting at the board meeting room at the Town of Webb Offices on Route 28 on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. All present members and anyone interested in becoming a Polar Bear or Cub is welcome to attend.
Also, anyone interested in adding their name or business to the sponsorship board outside of the McCauley Mountain Chalet is asked to contact Kathy Rivet at (315) 369-6346 by November 1st. Continue reading
The Polar Bear Ski Club, which bought and assembled a yurt at McCauley Mountain in 2011 for it’s alpine team, has requested permission to erect a second yurt for its nordic racers.
The request was made to the Town of Webb Board by Polar Bear President Diane Heroux.
The Polar Bear yurts are roughly circular at 30 feet in diameter and dome upward to a slight point.
The new yurt would be located near the current packer garage at the end of the parking lot.
The use would be similar to that of the existing yurt with skiers being able to gather, warm themselves and store equipment.
The cost would be similar to the first yurt, Heroux said.
That would mean about $21,000 with another $5,000 for foundation, electrical and other costs.
“We are asking the Town for permission, so that we may order the yurt as soon as possible, as it takes about 12 weeks from order until delivery,” Heroux said.
The Town Board agreed the yurt would be a welcome addition to McCauley and resolved Tuesday to support the project.
The costs will again be bourne by the Polar Bear Ski Club.
The Polar Bear Ski Club’s annual tent sale will be held Saturday, June 8 in the parking lot across from Randy’s Restaurant on Route 28. Sale hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Anyone wishing to make donations to the sale can drop them at the site beginning Thursday, June 6th. If you need assistance in getting items to the sale please contact Laurie Barkauskas at (315) 369-8107 to arrange for pick up.
Traditionally, proceeds of the sale have benefitted the Polar Bear Ski Club, however this year all proceeds will support the Strand Theatre’s digital conversion projection project.