REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
The SILVERTON SKINNY
THIS IS A 2 PERSON TEAM RACE!
(There are no solo divisions/racers allowed due to mountain protocol. Additionally there is ZERO groomed terrain at Silverton Mountain. Thus if you do not have backcountry or off-piste ski experience we cannot reccommend this race. Or please make a trip to Silverton to sample the terrain! Here is the latest trail map.)
The race will have a Race Division, Recreation Division and a Juniors Division.
The Race class will have approximately 8000 vertical feet of climbing.
The Rec class will have approximately 3500-4000 vertical feet of climbing.
Juniors will follow the Rec course.
Course preview and discounted lift tickets will be available Thursday April 3, Friday April 4th, and Sunday April 6th.
FOR RACERS ONLY!
BIB PICKUP
Friday April 4th between 5-8pm
Old Miner
1069 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433
Last minute bib pickup (NOT RECOMMENDED!!!)
SIlverton Mountain Base Area Yurt 6:30 - 7AM
RACER MEETING
Friday April 4th 7:30 PM
Old Miner
1069 Greene Street Silverton, CO 81433
(Will also be live streamed)
Expect a single aid station and a cut-off time.
Information regarding, course map, details, packet pick-up and more happenings to come soon.
Expect 3-4 climbing segments, 3-4 downhill segments, and 1 mandatory bootpack.
Please defer to USA Skimo rules for this race for any questions on gear as a baseline. (Although this race is NOT sanctioned by USA Skimo)
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.
MANDATORY RACE GEAR PLEASE REFER TO USA SKIMO CLICK HERE
“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.