Randonee Race Series- March 19, 2013

Randonee Race Series presented by Griggs Orthopedics! Free registration includes post-race refreshments and snacks. Prizes for Series Winners in both Race and Recreation categories. Registration open one hour prior to the start of each race in the Elevation Hotel Lobby. Demo gear available for rental in the Scarpa/Ski Trab Demo Center in Elevation Hotel. Must have a CBMR Uphill Pass to participate.

Series Dates:

March 19 - 5pm

For more information on routes call 349.2217 or visit Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

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Randonee Town Race Series- March 5, 2013

Randonee Race Series presented by Griggs Orthopedics! Free registration includes post-race refreshments and snacks. Prizes for Series Winners in both Race and Recreation categories. Registration open one hour prior to the start of each race in the Elevation Hotel Lobby. Demo gear available for rental in the Scarpa/Ski Trab Demo Center in Elevation Hotel. Must have a CBMR Uphill Pass to participate.

Series Dates:

March 5 - 5pm
March 19 - 5pm

For more information on routes call 349.2217 or visit Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Come check us out at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Dan Prater Memorial- JIV Junior Championships Qualifier- February 21-24, 2013

QUALIFICATION:
Open to all USSA registered RMD JIV Competitors

What is the Dan Prater Memorial Cup all About?The event originated in 1980 in memory of local ski club promoter Dan Prater, a Wichita, Kansas man who fell in love with Crested Butte in the early 1970s, moved here and devoted much of his free time and financial support to helping the junior ski racers compete on the regional racing circuit.
The event is a great opportunity for socializing and sportsmanship with the country team awards (a Prater tradition) created by the late Bill Sweitzer. The kids are divided into teams upon arrival and compete not only with race results but must also show good sportsmanship, do good deeds and help others while they are here to be rewarded with great prizes that Dan’s daughter, local Stephanie Prater, receives from the ski industry.

This approach helps build long-lasting relationships and supports the whole “Team Spirit” aspect of things. The community helps make this event extra special by donating money for the event t-shirt and Red Lady Realty, Artesans, Maxwells, Lobar, Secret stash, McGill’s provide a wonderful barbecue on Saturday prepared by the Garcia family, Bryson family and the Prater family for the racers, parents and coaches.

Help your kids get into the fun of things! Kids take their nation pride seriously and makes this race truly unique! Colored Gatorade is a great way to mark up the snow around the race venue. Colored markers, colored duck tape, poster board, anything creative that kids can use to create signs of support for their nation add to the fun. It may not be a bad idea to bring some of this with you in advance as our local resources can be limited. Have fun and get creative!
Results Can Be Found at http://live-timing.com/races.php

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Thursday 2/21:*Super G Training M/W
*4:00PM Opening Ceremonies
*Cookie Crackup
Friday 2/22:
*Super G Race M/W
*Super G Awards 30 min after race
*6pm Pizza/Basketball Tournament - Jerry’s Gym in Town Hall
*5pm—Parent Education Seminar: “Long-Term Development for J4 Racers: Helping Parents Understand How Best To Help Their Ski Racer” Jon Nolting, Director, USSA Sports Education - Race HQ
*6pm Parent Mixer at Maxwell’s in Town
Saturday 2/23 *Women’s SL / Men’s GS
*BBQ Noon at West Wall Lodge
*Awards 30 min after races
*6pm—Coaches Education Seminar “Physiological, Cognitive, and Emotional Development For J4s and How It Impacts How We Coach” Jon Nolting, Director, USSA Sports Education - Race HQ

Sunday 2/24 *Men’s SL / Women’s GS
*Awards 30 min after races
*JO Team Announcement
*Nation Team Awards
ENTRY FEE: $190.00Entry fee includes: Race fees, lift tickets (4 Days), Cookie Crackup, Pizza Party, BBQ, goodie bag, Team Nation awards and Prater Memorial t-shirt. 5th grade passport will not provide athletes with early lift access. Only ticket included in entry fee will enable early lift access. Make checks payable to CBMR.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, February 17th, 2013
ENTRY PROCEDURE: Please email entries to: events@cbmr.com
Bring waivers and checks to registration
REGISTRATION:
Wed. 2/20, 5-6:30PM- Race Headquarters
RACE HEADQUARTERS:
Peaks Ballroom in the Elevation Hotel (Level below Check-In)

TEAM CAPTAIN’S MEETING:
Wednesday, February 20th @ 6:30pm *Coaches Only Please
COACHES TICKETS:
Available at Race HQ; Must present USSA Coach license.
PARENT TICKETS:
$55 per day—At Race Headquarters only

LODGING:
Call CBV @ 800.544.8448 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting  end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Mention Prater Cup for 20% off rack rates

PARKING:
Main ski area parking lot is a pay lot. Parking on south side of Plaza building is free. Cars parked on the roads around the West Wall building will be towed.
TUNING ROOM:
A tuning room will be provided. Details will be available at registration but please DO NOT wax skis in room as fire systems are very sensitive.

VOLUNTEERS:
Anyone interested in working the races please contact Laci Wright at lwright@cbmr.com.

For more info, please visit Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

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Randonee Town Race Series- February 19, 2013

Randonee Race Series presented by Griggs Orthopedics! Free registration includes post-race refreshments and snacks. Prizes for Series Winners in both Race and Recreation categories. Registration open one hour prior to the start of each race in the Elevation Hotel Lobby. Demo gear available for rental in the Scarpa/Ski Trab Demo Center in Elevation Hotel. Must have a CBMR Uphill Pass to participate.

Series Dates:

Feb. 19 - 7am
March 5 - 5pm
March 19 - 5pm

For more information on routes call 349.2217.

For more info, please visit Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Come check us out at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Gothic Mountain Tour (Formerly the Super Tour)- February 16, 2013

The Super Tour has been renamed to The Gothic Mountain Tour

Race will be held Saturday February 16, 2013
See the 2012 results here.
Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing, Clif Bar and Western Pilates

Here is information on the 2012 race…
The Super Tour, slated for March 17, 2012, is a race for those who like to go fast, or it can be skied as a loosely guided tour for those looking for a more relaxing pace. This 22.5k event starts at 8am at the Gothic Road trailhead in Mt. CB. The course winds out the East River to the town site of Gothic some 4.5 miles to the first checkpoint at the Maroon Hut.

From there the course heads up valley to trail 403 and then winds its way up and over to the “top of the world” above Elkton and the second checkpoint/aid station. From the “top of the world” it’s all downhill to Elkton, before cruising the last 5 miles to the finish and hot soup at the Washington Gulch trailhead.

This is a beautiful route that circumnavigates Gothic Mountain, but is a challenging ski with a steep 2000′ climb and a sometimes fast downhill. Grand Traverse racers, depending on conditions, would enjoy light gear, but most of those doing it as a tour would prefer a medium to wide touring/backcountry set-up.  Competative racers complete this course in as little as two hours; our most casual skiers ski it in about 6 hours.

• This is a backcountry course. Shovels, probes, beacons and full skins required.
• Water available at checkpoints.
• Bring your own food, water and appropriate clothing.
• COSAR cards required. Sold at CBNC.
• Mandatory turn around for those who miss Gothic checkpoint within 60 minutes.
• Event subject to cancellation due to high avalanche conditions. Fees refunded.

2012 SCHEDULE:

Registration: March 17 at the Crested Butte Nordic Center
Fee: $35
Race Day Registration, Bib pickup and Beacon check:
March  17, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Shuttles to Start: 8:15 a.m.
Race Start: 9 a.m.
After Party: @ CBNC 5 – 7 p.m.
2012 SUPER TOUR MAP
2012 SUPER TOUR TERRAIN GRADIENT MAP
QUESTIONS: Call 970-349-1707 or email events@cbnordic.org

Citizens Race Series- January 12, 2013

Mountain Store Citizens Race Series

The Citizens Race Series is competitive and fun for all ages and abilities. Races are held at scenic locations within our groomed trail network. Beginning with 10km and 20km lengths in early December, race distances increase up to 30km leading up to the Alley Loop in early February. Point totals are recorded, based on participation, in order to crown champions and receive great schwag at the end of the season. Please join us for these great training and social races!

Cost: $12.00 Adults / $10.00 Members / $2 Children under 12
Register at Nordic Center before 9:30am. Races start at 10am sharp.  Location TBA.
Race venues are subject to weather and conditions. Venues will be posted at the Nordic Center the week of each race.

Race Dates 2012-13

January 12, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race
January 19, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race & Awards Party

 
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Citizens Race Series- January 5, 2013

Mountain Store Citizens Race Series

The Citizens Race Series is competitive and fun for all ages and abilities. Races are held at scenic locations within our groomed trail network. Beginning with 10km and 20km lengths in early December, race distances increase up to 30km leading up to the Alley Loop in early February. Point totals are recorded, based on participation, in order to crown champions and receive great schwag at the end of the season. Please join us for these great training and social races!

Cost: $12.00 Adults / $10.00 Members / $2 Children under 12
Register at Nordic Center before 9:30am. Races start at 10am sharp.  Location TBA.
Race venues are subject to weather and conditions. Venues will be posted at the Nordic Center the week of each race.

Race Dates 2012-13

December 22, 10k or 20k Classic/Skate Race
January 5, 15K Skiathalon
January 12, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race
January 19, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race & Awards Party

 
Come visit us at Great Crested Butte Lodging!

Cisitzens Race Series- Starting December 15, 2012

Mountain Store Citizens Race Series

The Citizens Race Series is competitive and fun for all ages and abilities. Races are held at scenic locations within our groomed trail network. Beginning with 10km and 20km lengths in early December, race distances increase up to 30km leading up to the Alley Loop in early February. Point totals are recorded, based on participation, in order to crown champions and receive great schwag at the end of the season. Please join us for these great training and social races!

Cost: $12.00 Adults / $10.00 Members / $2 Children under 12
Register at Nordic Center before 9:30am. Races start at 10am sharp.  Location TBA.
Race venues are subject to weather and conditions. Venues will be posted at the Nordic Center the week of each race.

Race Dates 2012-13

December 15, 10k or 20k Classic/Skate Race
December 22, 10k or 20k Classic/Skate Race
January 5, 15K Skiathalon
January 12, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race
January 19, 15k or 30k Classic/Skate Race & Awards Party

Race Results 2011-12

December 11, Uphill Results
December 17, 10k Skate Results

January 7, 15k Skiathalon – Revised to a 9k , 9k Skiathalon Results

January 14, - 20k Classic Results

January 21, 20K Skate Results




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Super Tour- March 3, 2012

The Super Tour, slated for March 3, 2012, is a race for those who like to go fast, or it can be skied as a loosely guided tour for those looking for a more relaxing pace. This 22.5k event starts at 8am at the Gothic Road trailhead in Mt. CB. The course winds out the East River to the town site of Gothic some 4.5 miles to the first checkpoint at the Maroon Hut.

From there the course heads up valley to trail 403 and then winds its way up and over to the “top of the world” above Elkton and the second checkpoint/aid station. From the “top of the world” it’s all downhill to Elkton, before cruising the last 5 miles to the finish and hot soup at the Washington Gulch trailhead.

This is a beautiful route that circumnavigates Gothic Mountain, but is a challenging ski with a steep 2000′ climb and a sometimes fast downhill. Grand Traverse racers, depending on conditions, would enjoy light gear, but most of those doing it as a tour would prefer a medium to wide touring/backcountry set-up. Competative racers complete this course in as little as two hours; our most casual skiers ski it in about 6 hours.

• This is a backcountry course. Shovels, probes, beacons and full skins required.
• Water available at checkpoints.
• Bring your own food, water and appropriate clothing.
• COSAR cards required. Sold at CBNC.
• Mandatory turn around for those who miss Gothic checkpoint within 60 minutes.
• Event subject to cancellation due to high avalanche conditions. Fees refunded.