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February 26, 2022 8:00am
An exciting and beautiful set of courses at one of the most iconic peaks in the Pacific Northwest, our very own Wy’east! The uphill grind for the downhill party, this grassroots skimo race is designed to create a fun, positive, and inclusive atmosphere to test your skills, build community, and introduce you to this fast and light endurance sport.
The Wy’easter Skimo Series will be offering 3 courses over two-days where you will skin, ski/splitboard, and bootpack (or some combination of these) your way to the finish line. Sign up for one race or the whole series! Whether you are a hardcore skimo athlete in spandex, a newer skier/splitboarder, or a recreational backcountry skiing/splitboarding/telemark enthusiast there is a race and place for you!
Series Race 1: Saturday Feb 26th, 2022, The Vertical Uphill Only (Timberline Summit Pass - Timberline Ski Area)
$30 The Vertical Uphill Only Course
Series Race 2: Sunday Feb 27th, 2022 (Skibowl)
$30 - Recreational Course
$60 - Long Course Options
Registration Opens: January 17, 2022
Online Registration Closes: February 25, 2022 at 5pm
Race 1: Saturday February 26, 2022
Timberline Summit Pass to Timberline Ski Area
Start Time: 8:00am
The Vertical - Uphill Only Race
LOCATION
Race Start Location: Timberline Summit Pass
Race Finish Location: Timberline Ski Area Lodge
DESCRIPTION
Not much of a skier/splitboarder? No problem! Never tried skimo before? This would be a great first race! Like moving fast uphill? This race is for you to really shine!!
This is an uphill only “vertical” race starting at Timberline Summit Pass in Government Camp, OR and ending up at Timberline Lodge with awards and post-race party at Timberline. The race will take place on Alpine Trail and move up through inbounds areas of Timberline Ski Area ending at the lodge. Participants will be responsible for getting themselves back to Timberline Summit Pass in Government Camp after the race festivities either via ski down or arranging a ride from Timberline Lodge. Climbing skins are required on your skis or splitboard and we can bring a drop bag with warm clothes up to the lodge for you for the post-race festivities (you’ll need to get your gear back down after the race)!
STATS
This is a sustained climb with a vertical gain of about 2,000ft over 3.5 miles with an estimated duration between 40 minutes and 2 hours. The race ends at the Timberline Lodge and does not include a ski descent. The course will be marked with flagging and there will not be aid stations. Racers will be responsible to descend from Timberline Lodge - by skis/snowboard or car.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
Helmet, climbing skins, water, food, and extra layers.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am-7:45am - Race Check-in, Bib Pickup, and Gear Drop Bags (warm clothes to be shuttled up to Timberline Lodge for you to use post-race) **drop bags must be left for us by 7:30am so they can make it up the access road**
7:45am-8:00am - Ready to race! Meet at staging area ready to go for final on-course debrief
8:00am - Race Start
8:00am - 10:00am - Estimated Duration
Post Race - Awards at Timberline
MAP
Race 2: Sunday February 27, 2022
Ski Bowl
Start Time: 9:00am
Long Course
LOCATION
Race Start/Finish Location: Skibowl Base Area
DESCRIPTION
Randonee style (race that includes skinning uphill, bootpacking while carrying your skis on your pack, and skiing downhill) race starting at Ski Bowl base area. The long course is for you vert lovers and steep skiing enthusiasts! Two laps with a traverse to Tom Dick Peak and includes technical and steep skiing down through the outback that requires expert skiing ability. The course will be marked with flagging and there will not be aid stations.
STATS
The vertical gain is about 5,000ft, the distance is approximately 9 miles, and estimated duration ranges from 2 to 4 hours.
REQUIRED GEAR
Avalanche gear (transceiver, shovel, probe), helmet, climbing skins, backpack that is capable of carrying skis (required for the bootpack section), water, food, and extra layers
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00am-8:45am - Race Check-in and Bib Pickup
8:45am-9:00am - Ready to race! Meet at the staging area ready to go! There will be an avy gear check (long course only) and final on-course debrief
9:00am - Mass Race Start
9:00am - 12:00pm - Estimated Duration: 40 mins-3 hours (recreational course) / 2-4 hours (long course) **cutoff times exist for the long course if not on track for a max 4hr finish**
Post Race - Awards at Ski Bowl
MAP
Race 2: Sunday February 27, 2022
Ski Bowl
Start Time: 9:00am
Recreational Course
LOCATION
Race Start/Finish Location: Skibowl Base Area
DESCRIPTION
Randonee style (race that includes skinning uphill, bootpacking while carrying your skis on your pack, and skiing downhill) race that starts at Ski Bowl base area. Our Recreational course is perfect for newer uphill skiers or people looking for a shorter effort. The course will incorporate one major climb from the Ski Bowl base area, a mandatory bootpack section, followed by an on-piste descent. All of our Recreational Course will remain in the ski area boundary and racers will not be required to carry avalanche safety equipment. The course will descend a black ski run. The course will be marked with flagging and there will not be aid stations.
STATS
Stay Tuned on the exact Stats for this course (vertical, distance, estimated time duration)!
REQUIRED GEAR
Helmet, climbing skins, backpack that is capable of carrying skis (required for the mandatory bootpack section) water, food, and extra layers
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00am-8:45am - Race Check-in and Bib Pickup
8:45am-9:00am - Ready to race! Meet at the staging area ready to go! There will be an avy gear check (long course only) and final on-course debrief
9:00am-Mass Race Start
9:00am-12:00pm - Estimated Duration: 40 mins-3 hours (recreational course) / 2-4 hours (long course) **cutoff times exist for the long course if not on track for a max 4hr finish**
Post Race-Awards at Ski Bowl
MAP
Helmet
Climbing Skins
Food
Water
Extra Layers
Backpack (to attach your skis for the mandatory bootpack) *required for the Sunday Feb 27 RECREATIONAL and LONG courses at ski bowl*
Avalanche gear (transceiver, shovel, probe) *required for the Sunday Feb 27 LONG only course at ski bowl
SERIES REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
Series Race 1: Saturday Feb 26th, 2022, The Vertical Uphill Only (Timberline Summit Pass - Timberline Ski Area)
Series Race 2: Sunday Feb 27th, 2022, Recreational Course & Long Course Options (Skibowl)
Registration Opens: January 17, 2022
Online Registration Closes: February 25, 2022 aat 5pm
FEB 26th - THE VERTICAL UPHILL ONLY - RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am-7:45am - Race Check-in, Bib Pickup, and Gear Drop Bags (warm clothes to be shuttled up to Timberline Lodge for you to use post-race) **drop bags must be left for us by 7:30am so they can make it up the access road**
7:45am-8:00am - Ready to race! Meet at staging area ready to go for final on-course debrief
8:00am - Race Start
8:00am - 10:00am - Estimated Duration
Post Race - Awards at Timberline
FEB 27th - RECREATIONAL AND LONG COURSE - RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00am-8:45am - Race Check-in and Bib Pickup
8:45am-9:00am - Ready to race! Meet at the staging area ready to go! There will be an avy gear check (long course only) and final on-course debrief
9:00am-Mass Race Start
9:00am-12:00pm - Estimated Duration: 40 mins-3 hours (recreational course) / 2-4 hours (long course) **cutoff times exist for the long course if not on track for a max 4hr finish**
Post Race-Awards at Ski Bowl
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February 26, 2022 - February 27, 2022
8:00am - 2:00pm