USSMA - Heathen Challenge Sunlight Mtn

Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:30 AM (GMT-7)

Event info
Sport: Ski mountaineering
Location: Glenwood Springs, CO, United States
Registrations: 125
Registration closes: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:30 AM (GMT-7)
Organized by: COSMIC Ski Mountaineering Series
Event website: www.cosmicski.com
Event notes

The Heathen Challenge & USSMA INDIVIDUAL WORLD TEAM QUALIFIER RACE is taking place at Sunlight Mt. Resort on January 16th at 8:30AM



This is the last USSMA TEAM QUALIFIER RACE!!!



As always the race (snow permitting) strives to incorporate backcountry skiing and skinning into a ski mountaineering race.

This year we hope to put ever more of the course in the backcountry surrounding Sunlight Mt. For “non-elite” racers you’ve nothing to worry about; if you’re an expert skier and can perform a kick-turn the Sport course is is a great race (and recommended) for first-timers.

Cripple Creek Backcountry will be hosting demo equipment from Dynafit, LaSportiva, SCARPA, and other brands from the base area.

– Bib # pickup will be at the base of Sunlight Mountain prior to race start.

– 8:30 AM START, late registration, number pick-up in Sunlight Mt. base lodge from 6:30 am till race start!

– The RECREATION course will be approximately 2,500 ft., the RACE COURSE 4,500+.

“Race Category” Specific Rules and Gear Requirements:



Racers are required to carry standard snow safety equipment: avalanche probe, avalanche shovel and 457 kHz avalanche beacons
A pack that can carry skis
Hydration source
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 be on alpine style skis or split boards with metal edges. Randonee, tech, telemark or split board bindings are all acceptable in this category.

 Check out the video from the 2015 Race!!!


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