Heathen Challenge at Sunlight is a GO

Submitted by admin on January 9, 2012 - 7:21am

Jan. 9th update:

Sunlight Mt. has snow. We're a go on Saturday the 14th, likely course map attached. There will be at least two, possibly three boot pack climbs and lots of switchbacks on the final climb. Practice those kickturns and transions. See you soon.

COURSE MAP ATTACHED

Race date for the 2012 Heathen Challenge is Saturday, January 14th. More backcountry this year; we'll be skinning more outside of the "ski area" in the permit area and using the ski area runs for descents.

- Friday pm registration is at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs from 5-7pm.

- 8 AM START, late registration, number pick-up in Sunlight Mt. base lodge from 6:30 am.

The RECREATION course will be approximately 2,500 ft., the RACE COURSE 4,000+.