Gunflint Trail Association

     Sometime around noon on March 26th a fire started in Hungry Jack Lodge.  It quickly spread through the beautiful log structure destroying years of history that were once held inside of its walls.  Not just memories but handcrafted woodwork, taxidermy and memorabilia of yesteryear.  Please keep Forrest Parson and those close to Hungry Jack Lodge in your prayers.

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     Lake Trout fishing is still open within the Boundary Waters until the end of this month.  Fishing reports have been excellent so get out while you still can and wet a line.  The weekend weather looks perfect for a day of fishing fun in the BWCA or any other winter activity.

     The snow is holding up quite nicely but with spring here it won't last long.  The cross-country ski trails are groomed and in good shape.  The snowmobile trail is still white with only a couple of bare patches of earth showing.  It's a great time to visit the Gunflint Trail. 

     The wildlife is especially abundant this time of the year.  The deer are finding food alongside of the trail, the fox are running around and the wolves are howling.  Before long we'll see our first robin and then we'll know for sure winter is over, spring is here and summer isn't too far behind.

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The Mush for a Cure Fun Run on Saturday, March 15th was a huge success.  Twenty teams participated in the fun run in order to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  Mushers were asked to secure donations or pledges in order to participate and some folks went way beyond their call of duty.

Two individuals raised over $3000 each, Jessica Berg-Collman and Bob Baker of Gunflint Pines Resort.  They were each running teams with dogs from Black Magic Kennels.  Their totals combined with pledges received by other mushers totaled over $13,000.

It was a beautiful day on the Gunflint Trail.  The sun was out and the temperature was perfect; not too warm and not too cold.  Spectators enjoyed the exciting Sourdough Start and being able to watch mushers on the trail at various locations.  The fun continued at Trail Center where people could interact with the mushers and their dogs.  There was a bonfire with hot dogs and live music provided by Rod and Reel.

What a great way to raise money for a great cause.  Thanks to everyone who made the event possible.

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     The trails are marked, the lakes are plowed and the teams are ready to run.  There are over 20 teams registered for the Mush for a Cure Fun Run scheduled for March 15th, 2008.  The day will begin at Gunflint Pines where teams can have breakfast and register before heading out onto the lake.  Teams will line up on the lake and get ready for the sourdough start.  Tucked in their sleeping bags without their boots on they will anxiously await the sound of the starting shot.

     When the gun goes off the mushers will hustle to get their boots on and teams harnessed so they can take off down Gunflint Lake.  They will travel past Gunflint Lodge before getting onto the snowmobile trail and heading toward Tuscarora where a turnaround awaits them.  Then they will run back down the trail to Poplar Lake and Trail Center Lodge.  There will be plenty of room for spectators on Gunflint and on Poplar so be sure to come and cheer on your favorite team.

     There are many local mushers participating in this year's event.  The youngest one is Jessica Berg-Collman who will be mushing for a cure.  Jessica has raised around $1000.00 and rumor has it another musher has raised even more.   All mushers have raised pledge money in order to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  

     Prizes will be awarded after the run, but not for winning.  The person who earns the most in pledges along with the person with the best pink outfit will both win prizes.  The pink outfit contest is not limited to participants so if you are coming to watch then think pink and you may just win.  There will be other prizes for participants, food, music and fun throughout the day at Trail Center.  

     We hope you will join us for this fun-filled day on the Gunflint Trail!

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     The day will begin at noon on Gunflint Lake in front of Gunflint Pines Resort and Campground.  Mushers will start in their sleeping bags and when the shotgun sounds they will race to get their dogs harnessed and ready to run.  Teams will travel across Gunflint Lake and onto the snowmobile trail to make their way to Trail Center Lodge on Poplar Lake.  There will be food and live music at Trail Center. 

     We hope you will join us for a great day for a great cause.

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The Owen party was out exploring on snowshoes and came across freshly shed moose antlers.

It's a great day to make some tracks of your own on the Gunflint Trail.  The sun is shining and the sky is blue, a perfect day to be out and about.  Take a drive up the Gunflint Trail and see all of the wonderful snow sculptures.  Watch the Radar Run, ski a trail, snowshoe, play broomball but be sure to save some energy so you can dance the night away with Oversize Load.  Hope to see you on the Trail.

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