The Equinox Ski Challenge: How Far Can You Go?
Posted on January 15th, 2008
| March 22, 2008 to March 23, 2008 |
Event Name: Equinox Ski Challenge
Date: March 22-23, 2008
Location: Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT.
Event Website: www.equinoxskichallenge.com
Race Type: 6, 12, or 24 Hour / mass start / freestyle
Contact: Sam Newbury
Phone: (406)-209-3533
Email: equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com
2nd annual Equinox Ski Challenge is a 24 Hour nordic ski
race to be held on March 22nd and 23rd at the Rendezvous Ski Trails in
West Yellowstone, MT. There will be a 6 Hour and 12 Hour divisions in
conjunction with the headlining 24 Hour race. All categories are open
to both relay teams and soloists. This year the 9 kilometer course
will be lit by a nearly full moon if the skies are clear, (headlamps
still recommended)! Last year we saw multiple 24 Hour soloists exceed
300km and a team at just under 400km on the challenging loops. To
avoid skiing on refrozen chop, we have two courses set up and will
switch to the fresh course about 12 hours into the race.
An aspect of this event that is equally important to challenging the
participants is supporting local organizations that are keeping our
communities mentally and physically healthy. The Equinox Ski
Challenge will again do so by raising funds for the West Yellowstone
Ski Education Foundation, a ski advocacy group, and for Manaia Youth
Programs, a youth leadership and empowerment program serving Gallatin
and Park counties in Montana. Participants are encouraged to bring
food donations for the West Yellowstone Food Bank. Those donating
food will be entered into a special raffle.
The festivities will include a costume contest to be judged at the
start of the race, a potluck with beverages on Saturday evening, and
an all night bonfire near the start/finish line. Complete details and
registration forms are available at www.equinoxskichallenge.com.
Volunteers are warmly welcomed as well.
How far can you go?
For more information contact:
Sam Newbury
Equinox Ski Challenge
P.O. Box 184
Bozeman, MT. 59771
(406)-209-3533
equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com
