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Ski Mountaineering Race

Sunshine 5000

Alberta's First Ski Mountaineering Race

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Ski mountaineering races are at the roots of skiing. Back in 1928 the first skiers in Sunshine meadows raced each other up and around these meadows.

Now almost 80 years later Sunshine will host Alberta’s first ski mountaineering race.
The Sunshine 5000 will be the first Randonnee Race in the Rockies. This race tests competitors’ endurance, skiing skills and over-all mountaineering abilities. The competitors must climb and skin a total of 5000 feet, racing up, down and around the mountain. Competitors must climb and descend under their own power using backcountry skiing
equipment and techniques. Such a race requires approximately the same amount of energy as a half marathon.

"The terrain at Sunshine lends itself to providing a very exciting race. Competitors will be challenged by the climbs and thrilled by the descents. Who has ever raced up and down Delirium Dive?” Greg Hill, organiser and leading Canadian racer.

Ski mountaineering competitions require the skills of a climber, the experience of a mountaineer and the courage of a racer. Greg hopes to draw from the pool of athletes in
and around Calgary.

Ideally it will be a “first time” for everyone. Come out and challenge yourselves.

Registration Information:

Time and Place: Saturday Feb. 4, 2006
Race Meeting: Friday Feb. 3, 2006, 6-8 PM ACC Clubhouse. Map to Clubhouse. This is a very important meeting.if you cannot make the meeting, please call Greg Hill @250-814-0118.
R egistration: Saturday Feb 4th, 2006 8am Sunshine Village Services Building- above Creekside Restaurant.
Entry Fee: Competitive $50, Recreational $40
Lift Ticket: Lift vouchers will be available at bib pick up.
Rules: Racers must climb with the use of skins, tele, splitboard or AT. Avalanche transceiver, probe and a shovel are required. Athletes are responsible for their own water food and for wearing the appropriate clothing. Helmets are required, (bike, climbing or skiing). Must be 18yrs.
Course: The Race will be previewed in detail at the race meeting.
Awards Ceremony and Raffle: Competitors and friends are invited to the Alpine Grill for a buffet, the Awards ceremony and Raffle. A late -night party is being planned in Banff.
Accommodation: Discount accommodation will be available through the ACC.
For more information on ski mountaineering races go to www.ussma.org
Otherwise drop by Mountain Magic in Banff, or their website.
The Alpine Club of Canada also has information. Any profits will help send our Canadian
Team to the World Championships in Italy.

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