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TBD February 2009
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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 new North Shore Athletics 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 NSA. 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!
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| 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 |
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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 (North Shore Athletics, 38130 Cleveland Ave, Squamish BC)
Coming from Vancouver: (plan 1h from the Lions Gate Bridge) Enter Squamish on Highway 99. Continue along the highway to your 1st major intersection and turn left (there is a McDonald's at this intersection).This is the entry to 'downtown' Squamish. You are now on Cleveland Ave. Continue straight on Cleveland, through the first set of lights and a four way stop. Just before your second four way stop, NSA is on the left hand side. Park the vehicle and come on in!
From Whistler: Go south on Highway 99 toward Vancouver. At the McDonald's intersection turn RIGHT , go through one set of lights and one four way stop. NSA is on the left.
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Call me if you are lost or running late: Gary - 604-815-1335
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!
