Shedhorn Skimo Race at Big Sky

Saturday, March 18, 2017 8:00 AM (GMT-7)

Event info
Sport: Ski mountaineering
Location: Big Sky, MT, United States
Registrations: 38
Registration closes: Saturday, March 18, 2017 7:59 AM (GMT-7)
Organized by: COSMIC Ski Mountaineering Series
Event website: www.cosmicski.com
Event notes

Shedhorn Race - The Big Kahuna!




This event is around 16-18 miles, and has a 8,600' - 9,500' elevation gain.

Due to the nature of alpine terrain, and the highly variable conditions that may be present during the day of the race, we have included a potentially required gear list that will be decided upon the morning of the race, as well as an A and B course for the SkiMo race. Come prepared with the entire gear list.

This is a technical ski mountaineering race and is designed to test multiple skill sets:

• Mountaineering skills:
o 4 alpine climbs with exposure over cliffs and/or above 1,200 ft avalanche paths with falls resulting in serious injury and/or death
o knife edge climbing
o 50+ degree boot packs

• Ski ability: 4 Alpine ski descents:

o 4 alpine ski descents
o Be prepared to ski 45+ degree terrain with ski/fall potential of up to 1,200 ft. Falls in these areas, depending on conditions could result in serious injury and/or death.
• Endurance:
o This race course takes place between 7,200 ft (2,194m) and 11,166 ft.
o You will gain and lose 8,600' to 9,500' over 16 to 18 miles.

Required gear list:

• Skis: Minimum length women-150cm; men-160cm
• Bindings: Toe and heel pieces must be same brand
• Poles
• Skins: At least one pair
• 3 upper body layers: 1 layer must be a wind proof layer
• 1 lower body layer
• Beacon: Conforms to standard EN 300718 457kHz frequency
• Shovel: No snow claws. Minimum length 50cm
• Probe: No probe poles. Minimum 240cm
• Helmet: Must meet UIAA 106 or CE EN 12492 standards
• Gloves
• Pack
• Eye Protection
• Ice Axe/Whippet: REQUIRED
• Crampons: REQUIRED ; must conform to UIAA standard 153 with at least 10 spikes.
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