ROAM Randonnee Rally
Saturday February 23rd 2008
Back by popular demand is the 2nd annual ROAM Randonnee Rally - A Ski Mountaineering Race
in the heart of the Kootenays. Token Kootenay terrain makes this a fun, scenic and challenging course.
We will have a wide range of categories
Race
Recreational
Splitboard Rec. (A race division will be added with sufficient interest)
Clysdesdale(200 lb plus)
This race will be used as one of the National Team Selection races for the
Canadian National ski mountaineering team, and it will be a part of the COSMIC Race
series.
Race Meeting Time – Friday Feb 22rd -5:00 PM – ROAM Shop - 639 Baker Street Nelson BC. 250-354-2056
Race Sign-on - Saturday February 23rd 8:00 am Whitewater Resort-Cold Smoke/Mountain Gear Information tent
Race Start Time – Saturday Feb 23rd-9:00 am by the bag piper at Whitewater Resort
Categories
Open Men’s and Open Women’s and Vet (50+) – Approximately 4500 Feet of Vertical Gain
Recreational Men’s and Recreational Women’s and Vet(50+)– Approximately 2700 Vertical Gain
Clydesdale Category on the Open Course for 200lb plus folks.
Equipment
Required equipment:
- A 457 kHz avalanche transceiver which will be checked between 30 - 45 minutes before the official time of the start. It must be worn under the clothing for the full duration of the race and be in working order if/when checked at the finish.
- Skins for ascending. No snowshoes. Booting is only allowed where specified.
- An avalanche shovel with a minimum blade size 8” x 8” that has not been modified once manufactured.
- An avalanche probe. Minimum length 200 cm.
Suggested Equipment Requirements:
- Skis with metal edges or a split board. 160cm minimum for men, 150cm for women
- A backpack of 20 litres minimal.
- Helmets. Must be worn properly.
- Safety straps or brakes as required.
Course Description and MAP
To be determined. Check back soon!
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