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Backcountry
Brewhaha Ski Mountaineering Race
March 7, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What kind of gear can I use?
A. Backcountry ski gear—telemark, alpine touring or splitboards. Nordic equipment and snowshoes are
prohibited. Skins are required.
Q. What kind of gear is required?
A. Each competitor must have:
- a beacon operating in the
457mhz frequency.
- a commercially-made snow
shovel.
- an avalanche probe of at
least 190 centimeters. Probe poles are acceptable.
- safety straps, brakes or
ski leashes as required in the ski areas.
- climbing skins.
- water and food as needed by
the competitor.
- a helmet. Bike helmets are
acceptable.
This is
considered a self-support race. This equipment must be carried by the racer
throughout the entire race and be available for inspection the morning of the
race.
Q. How much is the entry fee?
A. $30.00. The entry fee covers the
race, finish-line party and other goodies.
Q. What are the dates?
A. The race is scheduled to start at 8:00 am on Saturday March 7. There will be a pre-race meeting at 7:30 am
for all entrants.
Q. How long will the race take?
A. Expected times are roughly 3 to 5 hours. If a competitor hasn’t started
out Sergeants by 10 am they will be asked to ski down in the ski area, check
in with the registrar and join the post race party.
Q. What if it's a storm day?
A. The race will be held on a modified course.
Q. Where do I park my car?
A. You can park at the lower Brundage parking lot.
Q. Do I have to buy a lift ticket to go through the ski area?
A. No, although the existing Skiers Responsibility Code will apply whenever
you are within their boundaries. You will also be required to ski with
leashes or ski brakes while in the ski areas.
Q. How will I know where to go?
A. The race course will be reviewed at the pre-race meeting. The course will
be marked by gates and flagging at crucial points as well as mandatory
checkpoints.
Q. What kind of avalanche hazards does the course have?
A. The course is generally well protected by either being in bounds at a
resort, on a service road or on a ridge. There is an area that has more
exposure to avalanches that will determine if we use the contingency course
or not. This call will be made the night before the race by the Snow Safety
Director.
Q. What elevations can I expect to travel through? What are
the distances?
A. The race starts at 6,200’ and goes up to 7,800’ for both race and
recreational categories. The course
finishes at 6,100’. The course is approx. 5 miles.
Q. Will there be any aid or water stations?
A. No, this is considered a self-support race and there will be no food or
water at the checkpoints. You must carry any food or water that you
will require for the 3-5 hour race.
Q. Can I have outside help or pacers?
A. No. You must carry any food or water that you think you will need and must
finish with all the gear you started with.
Q. Where is the awards ceremony & post-race party?
A. There will be an awards ceremony/post-race party at the west end of the Lower
Brundage Parking Lot. It is free for
all participants, and there will be a small fee for non-participants to
attend.
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