Agenda

8 February 2009
6:00- 7:00	Get up. Check the weather. Print off this agenda and the map (see attachment below) so you can be sure to find the assembly point at the Brennan Rec Centre, 1009 Centennial Way in Squamish.
8:00- 8:30	The road up to the trail head is always at the mercy of mother nature, so we will assemble at teh Brennan Rec Centre. Anyone with a 4x4 is asked to bring it along and expect to be one of the car pool vehicles. Please note, that chains are highly recommended (read mandatory if you want to get to the trail head) even for 4x4's. Thanks in advance on this one!
8:35	Car pool, as necessary, to the start. (30-40 minute drive, depending on conditions.)
9:10	Group photo
9:15	Start running!
10:30	First 10km finishers
	Bring along your snacks and enjoy the heat of the fire at either the Red Heather or Elfin Lakes warming huts.

How to Get to the Assembly Point (Brennan Rec Centre, 1009 Centennial Way, Squamish BC)

Coming from Vancouver: (plan 1h from the Lions Gate Bridge) Enter Squamish on Highway 99. Continue along the highway to Centennial Way. Turn right. The Rec Centre will be on your right hand side.

From Whistler: Go south on Highway 99 toward Vancouver. When in Squamish, turn left at Centennial Way. The Rec Centre will be on your right.

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Post Event Party

We will gage numbers and gather at a local pub for a beer, food, and stories following our run.

What to Bring?

Bring a small-medium hiking/running backpack.
Carry at least 2 liters of water. Some run-off water should be available, along with a limitless supply of snow.
Pack a lunch, like a sandwich, some fruit, a Tim's bagel, or even a gel if you prefer, but have enough food for about 2-6 hours of snowshoeing (depending on your distance).
back country emergency supplies
Most importantly, DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!

Notes

it's not a race, but we do keep track of your times so you have something to compare to next year
this event is not sponsored, sanctioned, permitted or anything else that would qualify it as an official event
it's your responsibility to be trained and come prepared for this wilderness event. If in doubt what that means, better wait another year!