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Race #1: Mt Washington

 

ANNOUNCEMENT!!! WE ARE SOLD OUT OF SNOWSHOES FOR THE MT. WASHINGTON EVENT. PLEASE CONTACT MT. WASHINGTON RENTALS DEPT http://www.mountwashington.ca/en/rentals-a-lessons/snowshoe-rentals.html OR CALL 250.338.1386 TO SEE IF YOU CAN RESERVE A PAIR. MEC ALSO RENTS SNOWSHOES IN VANCOUVER FOR THOSE COMING OVER FROM THE MAINLAND. 

Registration Promo:

BE THE ONE OF THE FIRST 25 TO REGISTER FOR BOTH 2010 EVENTS AND RECEIVE A PAIR OF POLARIZED RYDERS EYEWEAR VALUED AT $70!

Race Details
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Location: Mount Washington Ski Resort
Registration Deadline: Pre-Registration: Wednesday January 27th at midnight. 
Day of race registration is also offered.
Registration: Click here to register.
Directions: Mount Washington is located 25 km west of the Comox Valley, 50 km south of Campbell River and 100 km north of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island.

The Nanaimo Ferry terminals are serviced from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen on the Lower Mainland. Call BC Ferries for schedules at 1-888-223-3779 or visit www.bcferries.com. To view a map click here.
Check-in & Race Day Registration: 9am - 10:30am at the Raven Lodge
Start Time: 11am
Distance: 5km Sport Course  and 10km SnowRun
Terrain: Cat track, single track, powder sections, hiking trails and some hills.
Refreshments:Energy Drink, fruit, bagels, cookies and much more. You won't leave hungry. Don't forget to bring some money in case you want to have lunch at the Raven Lodge.
Washrooms: Located inside the Raven Lodge.
Parking: There is plenty of parking outside the Raven Lodge.
First Aid: There will be First Aid at the finish line and also as the course sweep. We will be able to access anyone on course in the event of an emergency.
Spectators: There will be First Aid at the finish line and also as the course sweep. We will be able to access anyone on course in the event of an emergency.
Awards/Prizing: 12:30 (approx) or as soon as the last person arrives. We are known for the great prizes we give out so you don't want to miss out. You have to be there to win!
Snowshoe Rentals: The Yeti has snowshoes available to rent for all races. Click here for details.
Course Map:
  • Download Mt Washington Course Map (PDF format)
  • Accommodations: Riding Fool Hostel - www.ridingfool.com - 1.800.313.FOOL
    Shantz Haus Hostel - www.shantzhostel.com - 1.866 603 2060
    Coast Westerly - www.coastwesterlyhotel.com - 1.800 668.7797
    Mount Washington - www.mountwashington.ca
    Results: Will be posted shortly after the race.
    Kids Race: Entry is free for children under 10 with paid adult entry. Each racer receives a race number, a pair of snowshoes to use for the race, and a picture with the Yeti. Each participant must register on race day morning and a parent/guardian must sign a waiver.