The 2025 Wyoming High School Cross Nordic Ski Championships will occur on the Tie City/Happy Jack trail system, February 28 and March 1. The races are permitted by the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Hundreds of participants and spectators will be accessing the race trails via the Tie City Trailhead. Visitors to the area should be aware of the races taking place, the additional influx of use, and are urged to consider using the nearby Happy Jack Trailhead for alternate access to the trails.

Parking is limited at the Tie City Trailhead. Those attending the races are urged to park at the I-80 Rest Area and then utilize the shuttle bus which will bring them to the race trailhead.

Those who choose to recreate with their dogs are reminded that dogs must be on a leash within the Tie City developed recreation site and that loose dogs on the trail system during races can lead to conflict.

Additional event information including course maps is available on the Wyoming High School Activities Association website.

Volunteers are needed on race days for roles such as helping with parking and trail crossings. Anyone interested may contact Laramie Head Coach Becca Watson, rsophie98@gmail.com.

Tie Cityand Happy Jack are year-round trailheads on the Pole Mountain unit, providing access to a system of both winter and summer trails. The day-use fee at both sites is $5/vehicle/day. Onsite or online payment is accepted. Credit card (Tie City only), cash, or check payment is accepted onsite. Online payment is available through Recreation.gov. Annual day-use passes are also honored at the site.

Information on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland can be found on our website or on the unit’s X and Facebook accounts. The Laramie District office can be reached at (307) 745-2300.