Date: January 23, 2010

Skate Skis Only (except 6K kids race)

Registration: at www.tourdeski.org and www.active.com until Jan 21^st

Jan 22^nd, night before is at Pine Needle/ downtown Durango

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Bib Pick-up: Jan 22^nd Friday night at Pine Needle (downtown) 5-9pm

Race day bib-pick up only at Hoodies up at Durango Mountain Resort from 7-8 am (approx 20-30 minutes from Durango)

Time: 7am-8am Bib pick-up at Hoodies

8-8:30 am Load chair 4 (20 minute ride)

8:55 Jacket taken to the top marshal station for 32K and 42K

9- 9:30 mass starts

Distance: 6K, 13K, 22k, 42k races and 32K Tour.

Start/Finish: Both the start and finish are at the intersection of Pinkerton Toll Road and Hermosa Park Road (at top of chair 4, go right and follow signs down to start/finish).  You will be able to ski down to the bottom of the ski area proceeding the race via Pinkerton Toll Road.

32K and 42K jacket drop-ff/pick-up: The upper loop that 32K and 42K skate is at high altitude and the ski down to the start finish is long and COLD.  We will bring your jacket from the start/finish area up to the top marshal station for you to pick up for the descent (or we can bring it back down to the awards ceremony).  Please label all clothing and be ready to give it at the start/finish line at 8:55.

Course Description:

RACERS, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE IS A 2800FT VERTICAL GAIN ON THE 42 K COURSE……………..

6K Race…This race is open to classic skiers as well.  Good one for the kids!!! Start and finish are at the intersection of Pinkerton Toll Road and Hermosa Park Road.  You will then ski down the Hermosa Park Road until you get to Feed Station #1 and then turn around and head back to start/finish.  Elevation Gain= ~321 Ft.

13K Race… Start and finish are at the intersection of Pinkerton Toll Road and Hermosa Park Road.  You will then ski down the Hermosa Park Road and ski through the Valley paralleling the Alpine ski mountain. You will descend down into the valley across from Chair 8 and ski a loop ONCE (passing Feed Station #1 2x)and then backtrack on Hermosa Park Road. Finish will be at the Intersection of Hermosa Park Road and Pinkerton Toll Road.  Elevation Gain= ~544 Ft.

22K Race…. Start and finish are at the intersection of Pinkerton Toll Road and Hermosa Park Road.  You will then ski down the Hermosa Park Road and ski through the Valley paralleling the Alpine ski mountain. You will descend down into the valley across from chair 8 and ski a loop TWICE (passing feed Station #1 3x)and then backtrack on Hermosa Park Road. Finish will be at the Intersection of Hermosa Park Road and Pinkerton Toll Road.  Elevation Gain= ~766 Ft.

42K Race…. Start and finish are at the intersection of Pinkerton Toll Road and Hermosa Park Road.  You will then ski down the Hermosa Park Road and ski through the Valley paralleling the Alpine ski mountain. You will descend down into the valley across from chair 8 and ski a loop TWICE.  You will then ascend Hermosa Park Road and turn onto the Cascade Divide Road.  Following that you will then go up Relay Creek Road until you turn right onto Bob’s Rd. which will take you up to the Lov Shack that is the top of the course.  Your loop continues down and you will reconnect with Cascade divide road hang a right and then down to Hermosa Park Road and the Finish is at the intersection of Hermosa Park Road and Pinkerton Toll Road…(you will pass Feed Station #1 3x and also Feed Station #2 at Lov Shack at the top of the course….bring own food and water)  Elevation Gain= ~2500 Ft.

32K Tour… Start and finish are at the intersection of Pinkerton Toll Road and Hermosa Park Road.  You will then ski down the Hermosa Park Road and ski through the Valley paralleling the Alpine ski mountain. You will descend down into the valley across from chair 8 and ski a loop ONCE.  You will then ascend Hermosa Park Road and turn onto the Cascade Divide Road.  Following that you will then go up Relay Creek Road until you turn right onto Bob’s Rd. which will take you up to the Lov Shack that is the top of the course.  Your loop continues down and you will reconnect with Cascade divide road hang a right and then down to Hermosa Park Road and the Finish is at the intersection of Hermosa Park Road and Pinkerton Toll Road…(you will pass Feed Station #1 2x and also Feed Station #2 at Lov Shack at the top of the course….bring own food and water)  Elevation= ~2000 Ft.

Estimated times for the 42K is 2.5 to 4 Hours, 32K Tour is 2.5 to 4 hours, and 20K is 1.5-2 hours.  We will enforce a cut off time for skiers that have not hit the intersection of Hermosa Road and Cascade Road (1/3 into the race) within 2 hours of start for 42K and 1.5 from start for 32k.  There are no cut-off times for the 6k, 13k, or 22k.

Good things to know:

1. It takes about 30 minutes to drive to Durango Mountain Resort from Durango (more for snow covered roads)
2. It takes about ten minutes to walk from parking to both Hoodies and Chair 4)
3. Hoodies faces Chair 4
4. It takes about 20 minutes to ride the Chair up so dress very, very warm
5. This is a self-supported event; although we will have two aide station and first aid on the course, do not depend on this as your only support.  You must bring your own food and water.
6. This will be a timed event.
7. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 male and female skiers in each race distance.  (Tour Skiers are awarded the beautiful views!)
8. There is a limit of 250 skiers

If you have any questions or concerns or want to volunteer:  Sarah Tescher at stescher@yahoo.com or (970)779-8480

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