Brought to you by: Prairie Dog Racing & Saskatchewan Section, Alpine Club of Canada

March 10, 2013: The Frozen Gopher Challenge was held last month and I’d like to thank everyone who came out for the race. Forty-three racers enjoyed some ideal weather on the race day and skied, skated, and snowshoed along the course. Neal Zaluski came in first place, followed by Jeff Hehn and Sarah Robbins in second, and Ron and Ken Siemens in third.  

[box style=”1]The official results can be seen here as an Excel spreadsheet: 2013 Frozen Gopher Results[/box]

All in all, everyone seemed to enjoy the race, or at least enough to push me into a snow bank and give me a face wash. I’d also like to give a big thanks to the race sponsors for donating some really nice prizes. So thank you to BikeDoctor, Brainsport, and Eb’s Source for Adventure. I would also like to thank the volunteers who helped out for the race and made the day a lot easier for all of us.

As for upcoming races, more details will be coming out shortly.

Since you at the next race!

Howard

 

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A winter adventure over the snow and ice in Saskatoon, where your team wants to get to the finish line first.

Teams will travel by foot, ski, skate, and snowshoe throughout the city on a point to point course while facing numerous challenges. The team to get through all of the stages and challenges first is the winner.

Saturday, February 9th, 2013

Start/Finish at Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval on Avenue R South of 11th St

Team Check-in: 10:30—11:00 a.m.

Team Meeting: 11:15 a.m.

Start Time: 11:30 a.m.

Completion Time: ~ 2 to 4 hours

Awards 3:30 pm

Teams may be male, female, or co-ed teams of 2 or 3. Solo racers may also enter.

Prizes are awarded to the top teams. All racers are eligible for draw prizes. Post race snakes will be provided.

Approximate Race Distances:

Skiing: 6 km

Skating: 4 km

Snowshoeing: 5 km

Entry fees:

$25/person ($35/person after Friday, February 1st).

$5 discount for current ACC members.

Download the Registration form here.

Please mail or drop off (in mail box) entry forms to:

518 Main Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0C1.

Make cheques payable to ACC SK Section.

GEAR LIST:

(items are per person and recommended unless otherwise noted)

General Gear

 

  • Running or trail running shoes
  • Warm clothes (layers and synthetic are highly advised)
  • Toque and gloves
  • Backpack to hold extra clothes, food, water, etc
  • Snacks (energy bars, gels, etc.)
  • Navigation skills are NOT required for this race. This is a point to point race over a set course.

 

    • Ice skates (any kind)
  • Helmet and/or other protective equipment if desired

 

 

  • Cross-Country Skiing Gear
  • Skis, poles, boots
  • During the race, only a classic skiing technique can be used. No skate skiing.

Teams must supply their own skiing gear. Gear can be rented for $12/day from: Eb’s Source for Adventure: 652-0385,www.ebsadventure.com

  • Snowshoes
  • Some snowshoes (only adult sizes) have been obtained for the race and are available for racers. Racers who own snowshoes are encouraged to bring them if possible.
  • FYI, if you’re interested in buying snowshoes, check out the sales at our local sponsors: Eb’s, Outter Limits, and Escape Sports!

The race will be staged out of the skating oval with the heated shelter serving as the transition area between stages. Personal gear and equipment can be left in the shelter during the race.

Race Sponsors:

The Bike Doctor

Brainsport

Eb’s Source for Adventure

Escape Sports

Outter Limits

Race Director:

Howard Hemingson <[email protected]>

Send a request to the above address to be added to the race e-mail list to receive up to date information.