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Hi Snowshoers!
First off I would like to apologize for how late this newsletter is, I have had some computer and email issues for the last little while and they are all now finally fixed so thanks for your patience. Secondly I would like to thank everyone that came out to take part in any or all of this years Yeti Snowshoe Series. We had great growth this season due to great word of mouth and participants introducing it to their friends. The Cypress event was great despite all the rain that didn't let up for the entire day. Way to go to everyone who braved the rain that day, I heard from a lot of racers that it was refreshing and it didn't really bother them. I think that we all know what the weather can be like here on the Wet Coast, you either have to except it and go out and do what you plan on or sit inside and miss out on a lot of great adventures. Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to the Cypress Race and were out in the rain form early in the am to the finish of pack up, we can't do this race without you!
Congratulations to all the top winners, overall series points and race results were posted on the Monday after the event. Pictures will be posted shortly; my camera had a major malfunction from being in the rain all day. I got some great shots from the start to about mid way through and then things got pretty foggy, lots of condensation in the lens! Keep that in mind when you are going through them. If you have pictures you would posted please send them in.
Cypress Post Race Write Up
Click here to read a post race report written by Team Snowrunning.com
Yeti Ascent In Memory Of Bob Withers - Sat April 21
We still have one great event left this season so sign up now and get your free souvenir t-shirt! Make sure that you have checked out all the updated info for the Ascent, click here to check it out now.
 Come out and support this event to raise money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Bob Withers. We have a few different ways of raising money so you will have a few options to donate.
- Enter into the race, profits from this event benefit the HSF
- Purchase a Cow Bell for $10
- Purchase a "Smiling Bob Snowrunners" technical t-shirt
- Fill out a pledge form that will be in your race bag
- Go to theyeti.ca and donate online to the "Heart Tribute Fund" in Bob's name
- We will be auctioning off some Atlas Snow Race Snowshoes
Our goal is to raise $2,500 this year and with your help we will definitely do it. For more information on the event go to http://www.theyeti.ca/raceschedule.asp?page=ascent and to donate online go to
http://www.theyeti.ca/raceinfo.asp?page=bobwithers.
This year we are starting up the Bob Withers Spirit Award. Brenda Withers has donated a pair of Atlas Snow Race Snowshoes to give to the person that has shown great spirit over the years and who would be deserving of such a great award. We need to hear from you so please send your nominations to marc@theyeti.ca.
Online Registration
In order to get your souvenir t-shirt you must register online before April 14. After that date you will be able to purchase them at the event. Online registration is open until April 19 at Midnight.
Deakin Equipment 1st Year Anniversary In North Van
 As all of you know Deakin is one of our big supporters of the Yeti and we always like to let you know when they have something big going on. Deakin North Van is now turning 1 year old and they are planning a Big Birthday Event so stay tuned. To make sure you don't miss the event go to www.deakin.com and get on their mailing list. This will keep you up to date on future sales and promotions. Speaking of SALES, Deakin is having their SEASON CLEARANCE SALE on APRIL 7. All winter clothing and footwear will be 50% OFF! You will also get a FREE gift card with purchase and they will have hot dogs and refreshments.
Purchase great gear from Yeti Sponsors like – Atlas Snowshoes, Helly Hansen, Garmin GPS, Darn Tough Socks, Vasque Shoes, Backroad Mapbooks, CamelBak Hydration Packs and Bottles and Thermarest. Don’t miss this SALE!
Darn Tough Athlete of the Year
 This year we want to recognize someone that has stood out from the rest, we want to acknowledge that they have grown as an athlete in snowshoe running. If you know of someone that would be fitting for this award we want to know. This person will win 6 different types of Darn Tough socks along with a H/H lightweight jacket. Please submit your nominations to marc@theyeti.ca. We were going to make the draw for this award after the Cypress event but we still have one event to go so we thought that we would wait until the Ascent and present the award there. So if you want to nominate someone then please do it before April 14.
Great Events To Check Out!
The biggest race to announce is going to be one of the biggest mountain bike stage races to hit BC, and it will contend with the biggest bike races in the world to be the best. I am talking about the BC Bike Race and if you haven't heard about it you should go check it out. This race will take racers from Victoria to Whistler over 7 days of unbelievable riding. To learn more about this event go to www.bcbikerace.com.
Thanks everyone and we'll see you at the Ascent!
Marc Campbell
Race Director
The Yeti Snowshoe Series
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