East Bluff Meltdown 20K Nordic Ski Race

Welcome to the East Bluff Meltdown  Saturday, March 21, 2026 | End of the Road Trails | Copper Harbor, Michigan The Copper Harbor Trails Club presents the East Bluff Melt Down—A brand new 20K freestyle nordic ski challenge that showcases the best of what Copper Harbor has to offer on the End of the Road trails. The climbs are no joke, and racing down our new trails—Winter Magic and Dream Factory—could get spicy. This is the kind of course you hate until you crest the bluff, then grin like a maniac all the way to the finish line. We aim to set track on roughly 40% of the course for classic folks. We're offering two waves so everyone can experience this course on their own terms: Race Wave: This is for competitors. You're chasing the clock, pushing your limits, and going after podium spots in your age class.Touring Wave: Same gnarly 20K course, zero pressure. You're here for the challenge and the experience, not the stopwatch.  Course Note: This race takes place on advanced t