*PREVIOUS YEAR’S RACE*
THE FOLLOWING IS FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE
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The Monarch Mountain - Race the Divide is BACK! It will take place on February 8th at 7:00AM
Possible course may include:(weather/conditions dependent)
Base Area Start
Climb Little Mo to Mirkwood (1100’+ Elevation Gain)
Descend Mirkwood to the Elation 5 Meadow
Climb Elation 8 to Frog Rock/Top of Orcs (550’ + Elevation Gain)
Descend S Street and Fifi’s 1
Climb from Fifi’s 1 Pick-up to Top of Mirkwood (500’ + Elevation Gain)
Descend Mirkwood and Egress Road
Climb Ramble On to Mirkwood (1000’+ Elevation Gain)
Descend Mirkwood and Egress Road to Finish Area at Bottom of Ramble On
– Bib # pickup will be at the base of Monarch Mountain prior to race start.
– 7:30 AM START, late registration, number pick-up in Monarch Mt. base lodge from 5:30 am till race start!
– The RECREATION course will be approximately 2,500 ft., the RACE COURSE 4,00+
General Rules and Information:
The race director reserves the right to delay the start, alter the course or cancel the race based on snow, weather and safety conditions.
Racers are required to abide by all directives of the race staff and course marshals.
The race will take place on an operational ski area and all racers are required to comply with any directions or directives of the ski area staff.
Racers are to give the right of way to the customers of the ski area, failure to do so will result in an immediate DQ.
On uphill portions, racers are to stay in the established skin track or within 5 feet of the course markings. On the downhill, racers are required to stay within 30 feet of course markings.
Transitions must occur within 20 feet of transition point.
Racers agree to possible equipment check before race and at the finish line.
All racers regardless of category will have a ski retention device that can include brakes or a leash.
No lightweight Nordic gear is allowed in either category.
Helmets are required to be worn during the ENTIRETY of the race. (These can be bike, ski, climbing or ski mountaineering specific helmets).
If you opt not to finish the race you MUST check in at a course marshal or at the finish area. Otherwise we will be out looking for you.
Racers should be prepared for variable weather including but not limited to snow, high winds and cold temperatures.
“Race Category” Specific Rules and Gear Requirements:
Racers are required to carry standard snow safety equipment: avalanche probe, avalanche shovel and 457 kHz avalanche beacons
A pack that can carry skis
Hydration source (bottle or bladder)
Goggles, helmet shield or sunglasses
Windproof upper body layer must be worn or carried in pack
Skis must be alpine style skis with metal edges (no split boards), randonee or 75mm or NTN telemark bindings are acceptable.
Climbing skins
“Rec Category” Gear Requirements:
Racers are required to carry a hydration source (bottle or bladder)
Goggles, helmet shield or sunglasses
Windproof upper body layer must be worn or carried in pack
Rec participants must also be on alpine style skis or split boards with metal edges. Randonee, tech, telemark or split board bindings are all acceptable in this category.
All participants are required to use climbing skins.