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Taos Ski Valley Rio Hondo Rando Raid

*PREVIOUS YEAR’S RACE*

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE

THE 2020 RACE HAS BEEN POSTPONED

We are sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to be back in Taos in 2021!!!

REGISTRATION IS GOING LIVE SOON!

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The TEAM Race at Taos Ski Valley is back for 2020 as the Rio Hondo Rando Raid on Sunday March 22nd.

THIS IS A 2 PERSON TEAM RACE!



The race will have a Race Division, Recreation Division and a Juniors Division. The Race class will have around 8000 vertical feet of climbing and descending. The Rec class will have approximately 3000 vertical feet of climbing and descending. Juniors will follow the Rec course.

Information regarding, course details, packet pick-up and more happenings to come soon.

“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.

Earlier Event: February 29
Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race
Later Event: April 4
2020 Cody’s Challenge