About East Range Cross Country Challenges, Inc.
East Range Cross Country Challenges, Inc. is a 501c (3) multi-community, Public Charity founded in 1987 to organize the Pepsi Challenge Ski Race at the request of Giants Ridge (IRRRB).
Our mission is:
• To promote healthy living through cross country skiing and other outdoor adventure activities on Minnesota’s Iron Range, primarily at Giants Ridge.
• Provide educational resources.
• Aid in maintenance and development of adventure sport trails and venues.
• Create, assist and maintain opportunities for adventure sport enthusiasts of all ages to race, work out and socialize.
ERCCCI also supports High School races at Giants Ridge with various management services from full management to volunteer sourcing. We support local youth cross country skiing with monetary and in-kind resources provided by our Pepsi Challenge/Great River Energy Rush/Giants Ridge race events.
Board Members:
Deb MakiLisa WeidemannJohn Filander
Gregg Debevec
Michael Starken
Debbie Maki
Tim SaloTodd RoswoldDebby BocnukBenji NeffGary Anderson
Pepsi Challenge/Great River Energy Rush/Giants Ridge Race Officials
Chairman Tim Salo
Treasurer Debbie Maki
Secretary Deb Maki
Race Coordinator Lisa Weidemann
Feed Stations Michael Starken
Chief of Course Todd Roswold
Chief of Timing Debbie Maki
Registration Deb Maki
Start & Finish John Filander, Bill Maki
Awards Ceremony Deb Maki, Lori Ekman, Deb Bodine, Kathy Lesar, Tim Salo
Ski Patrol Director
