The SILVERTON SKINNY
THIS IS A 2 PERSON TEAM RACE!
(There are no solo divisions/racers allowed due to mountain protocol. Additionally there is ZERO groomed terrain at Silverton Mountain. Thus if you do not have backcountry or off-piste ski experience we cannot reccommend this race. Or please make a trip to Silverton to sample the terrain! Here is the latest trail map.)
The race will have a Race Division, Recreation Division and a Juniors Division.
- The Race class will have approximately 8000 vertical feet of climbing.
- The Rec class will have approximately 3500-4000 vertical feet of climbing.
- Juniors will follow the Rec course.
Course preview and discounted lift tickets will be available Thursday April 3, Friday April 4th, and Sunday April 6th.
FOR RACERS ONLY!
Expect a single aid station and a cut-off time.
BIB PICKUP
Friday April 4th
6-8pm
1069 Main st Silverton, CO 81433
Last minute bib pickup (NOT RECOMMENDED!!!)
SIlverton Mountain Base Area Yurt 6:30 - 7AM
RACER MEETING
Friday April 4th
7:30 PM
Old Miner
721 County Road 4A, Silverton, CO 81433
(Will also be livestreamed)
RACE AFTER PARTY AWARDS
2PM
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN BASE AREA
Information regarding course map and more happenings to come soon.
Expect 3-4 climbing segments, 3-4 downhill segments, and 1 mandatory bootpack.
Please defer to USA Skimo rules for this race for any questions on gear as a baseline. (Although this race is NOT sanctioned by USA Skimo)
USA Skimo Race Certified Gear
“Race Category” Specific Rules and Gear Requirements:
Racers are required to carry standard snow safety equipment: avalanche probe, avalanche shovel and 457 kHz avalanche beacon. A pack that can carry skis, hydration source (bottle or bladder) goggles, helmet shield or sunglasses. Windproof upper body layer must be worn or carried in pack. Skis must be alpine style skis with metal edges (NO split boards), randonee or 75mm or NTN telemark bindings are acceptable.
“Rec Category” Gear Requirements:
Racers are required to carry a hydration source (bottle or bladder) Goggles, helmet shield or sunglasses Windproof upper body layer must be worn or carried in pack Rec participants must also be on alpine style skis or split boards with metal edges. Randonee, tech, telemark or split board bindings are all acceptable in this category. All participants are required to use climbing skins.