Course Maps & Descriptions

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Standard Course

Stage 1 - Alpine Skiing (400 vertical feet)  Alpine skiers charge 400 feet up Howelsen Hill on foot, put on their choice of alpine, nordic, telemark or snowboard equipment & race down 400 vertical feet to the transition area to begin the snowshoe course.  This course is an expert run, expect hard-packed conditions.

 Stage 2 - Snowshoeing (2.5 miles)  Snowshoers travel south from the transition area up "Long John" following a path through meadows and then proceeding down a beautiful winding path back to the transition area. 

Stage 3 - Cross Country Skiing (4 miles)  Nordic racers will traverse on an intermediate/expert mountain course on a groomed track utilizing a portion of  the Häkan Spär loop and the Bluffs loop.  Skiers may choose either classic or skate-skiing style.

Stage 4 - Mountain Biking (12 miles)  Racers bike on a winding road which follows along the scenic Yampa River for an out-and-back course.  The road remains open to traffic, so caution is of utmost importance when competing in this portion of the race. Helmets are mandatory & drafting will not be  permitted.  Only 26 x 1.9" or larger size tires are allowed.

Stage 5 - Running (5 miles)  Racers run along a paved surface on the Yampa River Core Trail for an out-and-back course.  Race participants return to the finish line in the transition area at Howelsen Hill.

Short Course

Stage 1 - Alpine Skiing (400 vertical feet)  Alpine skiers charge 400 feet up Howelsen Hill on foot, put on their choice of alpine, nordic, telemark or snowboard equipment & race down 400 vertical feet to the transition area to begin the snowshoe course.  This course is an expert run, expect hard-packed conditions.

Stage 2 - Snowshoeing (1.5 miles)  Snowshoers travel south from the transition area up "Long John" and then proceed down a beautiful winding path back to the transition area. 

Stage 3 - Cross Country Skiing (2.25 miles) Nordic racers will traverse 1 lap on an intermediate/expert mountain course on a groomed track utilizing a portion of the Hakan Spar loop.  Skiers may choose either classic or skate-skiing style. 

Stage 4 - Mountain Biking (7.4 miles)  Racers bike on a winding road which follows along the scenic Yampa River for an out-and-back course.  The road remains open to traffic, so caution is of utmost importance when competing in this portion of the race.  Helmets are mandatory & drafting will not be permitted.  Only 26 x 1.9" or larger size tires are allowed. 

Stage 5 - Running (2 miles)  Racers run along a paved surface on the Yampa River Core Trail for an out-and-back course.  Race participants return to the finish line in the transition area at Howelsen Hill.