dalius Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 http://www.life-link.com/race.htm For those that don't know, the "Randonee Rally" is happening at Stevens Pass this Sunday. I know what you're saying: Backcountry ski race?@!? What the@!? Check out Life-Link's website. They have all the info. The reason I'm posting is because it seems that less people know about it this year and I've seen no talk about it here yet. It's a good cause (a lot of the money goes to support the NW Avy Center) and it's one of the only ways you'll ever get a bunch of solitary backcountry skiiers together. Oh, and afterwards there's all the FREE BEER you can drink and a raffle in which just about every single person walks away with FREE GEAR!! Make note, you need not be a serious racer to go. There's a Racer's Course which requires a serious set of lungs and limbs to compete, and a recreational course for the rest of us that just want to have some fun. Winners of both divisions receive $$, skis, etc. Hope to see you there. Dalius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegetablebelay Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 It was discussed here a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 what about donating your winnings to a youth group? climbing and skiing is not about competition, least for money and prizes. ghey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 erik said: what about donating your winnings to a youth group? climbing and skiing is not about competition, least for money and prizes. ghey! Whatever. I didnt know you were the authority on morals and money. If I was to win I'd donate it to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 thats right my OPINION is now the authority to moral and money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowell_Skoog Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 I had a backcountry trip planned this weekend, but the stormy weather scotched it. I think I'll do the Stevens Race on Sunday. I checked out the course maps and it looks like a real fox chase. Tally-ho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 so, they gave the winner of the citizen class race category a pair of dynafit tourlite tech boots. She came in to get fitted for them on Monday. I think thats a pretty nice first prize for citizen class racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalius Posted March 6, 2003 Author Share Posted March 6, 2003 Yo LADIES!!! Women especially should be thinking about coming to this event because so far there have barely been any!! Last year there was only 1 woman in the rec. or "citizen's" division at Alpental!! (which means you could have come in last and won big $$ and prizes) and this year at alpental there were only 6. The racing division had 6 women last year, only 3 this year! And the last two showed up 45 minutes late! Ladies, the gear and $$ awaits. cheers, dalius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 http://www.jacksonholenews.com/Archives/SportsArchive/2003/030305-Sports.html Check out this story if you are thinking you are going to win this race. i am guessing this group will be out from Jackson for this race as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savaiusini Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I still think it's crap!!! click here Everyone would be far better off honing their skills in the REAL backcountry this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalius Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 savaiusini said: I still think it's crap!!! click here Everyone would be far better off honing their skills in the REAL backcountry this weekend. With the 1" an hour snowfall and the EXTREME avalanche danger predicted for the weekend, forget it! I did read the thread you were referring to savaiusini, and I do have the concern about the $70 entry fee and how much of the money goes where, especially since I'm self-employed (read: unemployed). The only way I can try to justify it is if most of, if not all the money goes to the NWAC. So who is throwing together the Dirtbag Rally this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregm Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 does the $72 allow us to ride the lifts after the race until the 3:30 drawings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalius Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 gregm said: does the $72 allow us to ride the lifts after the race until the 3:30 drawings? Yes. The pricing thing breaks down this way... $40 to enter the rec. or "citizens" class $50 to enter the racing class ~$22 for the lift ticket ------------------- Total = $62 - $72 The lift ticket, even though you don't use it for the race, is actually to deal with the liability issues at the ski resort. By buying the ticket, you essentially are signing a waiver form releasing the ski resort from any responsibility for your partaking in such a dangerous sport. This is the case with all lift tickets at all ski resorts. They sell the discount ticket because they realize that you are CLIMBING and not riding the lift for the race, but you are totally free to ride the lifts the rest of the day after the race is over, which is pretty early. Beer consumption and gear giveaway starts at 3 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 dalius said: gregm said: does the $72 allow us to ride the lifts after the race until the 3:30 drawings? Yes. The pricing thing breaks down this way... $40 to enter the rec. or "citizens" class $50 to enter the racing class ~$22 for the lift ticket ------------------- Total = $62 - $72 The lift ticket, even though you don't use it for the race, is actually to deal with the liability issues at the ski resort. By buying the ticket, you essentially are signing a waiver form releasing the ski resort from any responsibility for your partaking in such a dangerous sport. This is the case with all lift tickets at all ski resorts. They sell the discount ticket because they realize that you are CLIMBING and not riding the lift for the race, but you are totally free to ride the lifts the rest of the day after the race is over, which is pretty early. Beer consumption and gear giveaway starts at 3 or so. HEY DOOD stevens pass and most ski resorts operate on public lands. as any particpant in skiing, climbing or whatever you should realize and accept the said risks. there is little liabilty towards the resort unless one of their own people create hazard. you buying the lift ticket is them making money. why would i want to pay $22 to not use their equipment on MY land?? what a fucking scam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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