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| 15th Annual |
| Elk Mountains Grand
Traverse |
| Crested Butte to Aspen |
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Due to the extreme nature of this event, only teams
of two will be able to compete. Each team will be required
to carry the equipment necessary to sustain them for
24 hours. On registration day, all teams will have their
gear checked and judged. This gear must then remain
with the racers until the Aspen finish line, where it
will be checked again.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR TEAMMATE! TEAMS
MUST REMAIN IN VISUAL CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER AND
ENTER AND EXIT ALL MANDATORY CHECK POINTS TOGETHER.
IF YOU SEPARATE FROM YOUR PARTNER, YOU PUT HIM OR
HER IN JEAPORDY, AND YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND REMOVED
FROM THE COURSE.
Other rules:
Racers will compete on skis, of any type, and
must finish with the same gear they started with.
Due to the unpredictable nature of this course
and the certainty of variable spring conditions,
the race organizers strongly recommend the use
of sturdy skis with at least 3/4-length metal edges.
Boots and bindings designed for ungroomed backcountry
terrain are absolutely necessary. Please remember,
no evacuation will be provided for racers with
broken or insufficient equipment.
Racers will travel in teams of two and must be together at all times.
Each team must carry survival gear and be prepared at all times for an
unexpected situation, which would require a 24-hour bivouac. This means
teams must carry enough equipment and supplies to spend an unsupported
winter night in the backcountry.
Any litter found on the course (energy bar wrappers, gel bottles/packets,
etc.) that can be directly traced to a team will automatically disqualify
that team.
Ski retention devices are required on Aspen Mountain.
The Event Director, Equipment
Judges, Snow Safety Director, Medical
Director or other qualified race staff
will have the ability to disqualify
teams they consider disrespectful,
unprepared, improperly equipped or in
unsafe condition (including physical
and mental health).
More detailed rules and equipment can
be found in the race packet you'll
receive after registration. Please
also note that the course, certain
rules and all aspects of the race are
subject to change until the final race
meeting due to weather and snow safety
considerations.
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