WE Have confirmation to get out of bounds from the forest service!

The resort has closed Peak 9 & 10 terrain so PLEASE treat this as a Backcountry Event until we get to the Water Station Warming Hut on Peak 8

• Summit County Rescue Group will be in the out of bounds Peak 10 & 9 area. He is there to be a first responder in case there is an injury. If evacuation is needed he can coordinate that through the correct channels, but it could take multiple hours. SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL. As the conditions are variable and both descents start above 13000’

• 5 Peaks is a RECOMMENDED TEAMS RACE but based off of favorable conditions will offer a full length INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY, the skiing will have variable conditions up high so please be careful as an evacuation will have to be done by Summit County Rescue Group NOT Breck Patrol. 

  • You are welcome to switch race distances, preferably BEFORE you pick up your bib, let me know at registration. If you decide to Switch mid race let me know at the finish line.

    • 5 Peaks BIB - PINK

    • 3 Peaks BIB - BLUE

    • 1 PEAK BIB - BLUE

• 10 miles of the 15 mile 5 Peaks Course will be ABOVE TREELINE, so please be prepared. Weather forecast looks great, but….

• The summits of 10 & 9 are not conducive for transition zones, and will be located as near to the summit as is safe. Today the winds were too strong for me to set the flagging to the standard transition zone boxes so the stakes are at the area but there is not a “box”. With this long of a race I do not believe that pushing your comfort zone to reach the true summit will change your podium. These are backcountry ski descents not ski area descents, so please ski within your ability.

REQUIRED FOR ALL RACERS: 

• Cell Phone: Call 208-921-2656 if there is an injury or if you are not finishing.

• Please reference the USA SKIMO Mandatory gear list for your safety 

• Avi Gear for 5 Peaks Racers

  • Avi Danger is LOW, doesn't mean it isn't possible, so 5 Peaks racers (Pink Bibs) Will be required to have Avalanche gear. The route is on the skiers right of Peak 10 & 9 and the wind slab danger is on the skiers left near the West Ridge. Please stick to the course.

  • Patrol will be mitigating all in Bounds Terrain - 3 Peaks Course

Schedule

Saturday, April 20th

• 12pm-5pm  Early Bib Pickup @ Peak Running Breckenridge

• 7:30 Virtual Pre-Race Q & A 

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Dial-in: (US) +1 337-935-2084

PIN: 346 414 569#

Sunday, April 21st

• 6:00am - 7:00am - Bib Pickup - OUTSIDE @ Beaver Run Parking lot bathrooms available, maybe just 1. 

• Beacon Check 7:15am

• Race Start: 7:30am @ Beaver Run Parking Lot - NOT THE MAGGIE

• Cut Off @ L 11:30am

• Afterparty: 

  • 12:00pm Broken Compass Brewing Airport Road - OG location

  • COA Burritos for all racers!

• Awards: 2:00pm

Gear Drop:

• Please have your gear drop in a bag.

• The Rocky Mountain Skimo truck and trailer will be at the start for you to drop your gear.

• Your gear will be transported to the finish area on Peak 7

Parking:

• Free Parking - Ice Rink Lot - GRAY ROUTE - Pickups @ 6:24 & 6:44 & 7:04 Drop of at Beaver Run, race start is parking lot behind the building

• Beaver Run or F Lot Parking - Hourly through Breck Park - $5-12.50 

• Gondola Lot is also a paid option and taking the Gray bus to the start

• Taking the Gondola back from Peak 7 finish and utilize the free GRAY ROUTE bus back to your parking area of choice.