 includes the much-needed renovation of Elliott's Climb to make it a true “A” climb. Other projects include the brand-new sprint course, major dirt-work in the stadium, a new access bridge for racers entering the stadium area, and some small variations of some of the local trails near the stadium area.</p><p>Equipment upgrades include a brand new (HUGE!) Pisten Bully 600, specifically matched to the trail and snow conditions at Kincaid Park. This PB600 is the first of its kind to be set up for trail grooming at a North American nordic venue, and is capable of setting 4 sets of tracks in one pass of the trail. </p><p>March is a long ways off, but when you're landing at Ancjhorage Int'l Airport, look out the right side of the aircraft to sneek a peek at the lighted trails and stadium. </p><p>Kincaid Park last hosted US Junior Nationals in 1999. </p><p>A possible theme for JO's could be: </p><p>“Kincaid Park: Where jets land, and skiers FLY!”</p><p>For additional race info, schedules, trail maps, manuals, weather links, and visitor information, please visit the official 2008 Junior Olympics webpage at:</p><p>www.2008juniorolympics.com </p><p>More information will be posted on Fasterskier.com as Junior Olympics get a bit closer.</p><p>Pictures taken this summer/fall of Kincaid:</p><p><center><img src=)
Aerial view of Kincaid Park (looking south). The stadium is in the middle/left portion of photo.
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The new access bridge to the stadium. Athletes will use this to access the start of all races.
 with newly-modified sprint hill at end of stadium and the timing building on the right (where all races will finish).</font></center></p><p><center><img src=)
The new and improved Elliott's Climb hill (about 1 km out of the start of distance races).

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