Are You Up For The Challenge?
November 18, 2009
On my list of ‘Things To Do’ in 2010 is the Snowshoe Challenge, organized by Peak Races (you may have heard of them from a little bike ride called the Tour de France or the Peak Death Race…host to ‘The 100 Toughest Races in the World”). Normally, I don’t like to write posts about anything that I haven’t personally tried. loved. or can’t live without. However, considering that this is something that requires a little planning, I thought it would be helpful to share info with everyone now…and if I survive…write about my experience in March once I complete the trek through the snow.
Other than it’s a long distance race in snowshoes…here are the down and dirty facts:
- Date: March 6, 2010
- Location: Amee Farm in Pittsfield, VT (approximately 5hr from NYC)
- Trail: un-groomed snowmobile trails marked with ribbons
- Distance: either…Marathon (7,200 feet of elevation change), Half Marathon or 6 miler (10 hour time limit)…SNOWSHOES ONLY – NO SNEAKERS OR TRAIL SHOES
- Aid: one aid station on the course and one at start/finish (BYO fuel!)
- Equipment: snowshoes available to rent - sledding also open to participants on 1 mile downhill course
- Food: post race pasta dinner at Amee Farm included in entry fee
- Lodging: options include any of the local hotels as well as camp sites or you can drive in just for the day
- Entry Fee: $60.00 by Feb 1 or $75 there after
- Register: http://www.races.peak.com/snowshoe/
I’m going to need to start logging some serious hill intervals and get used to training in the cold weather…hope there are hot chocolate breaks!
