2024 Pepsi Challenge 50K/Great River Energy Rush 25K/Giants Ridge 8K Nordic Ski Races at Giants Ridge

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 Maki

Lisa Weidemann

John Filander
Rolf Swanson
Gregg Debevec
Michael Starken
Debbie Maki
Tim Salo

Todd Roswold

Debby Bocnuc

Benji Neff

Gary 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           
Chief of Course        Todd Roswold
Chief of Timing         Debbie Maki
Registration              Pam Berts
Start & Finish           John Filander, Bill Maki
Awards Ceremony  Deb Maki, Lori Eckman, Deb Bodine, Kathy Lesar, Tim Salo
Ski Patrol Director   Janine Mogen