Lowell_Skoog Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 In the 1930s, the Mountaineers organized a ski race between their club lodges at Snoqualmie and Stampede Passes. The race was the first of its kind in North America, with three-person teams racing over an 18-mile course. Each racer had to carry basic survival gear and team members had to finish within a minute of each other. The race ran from 1930 through 1941. Last winter I skied the Patrol Race route with a friend and wrote about the trip here: http://www.alpenglow.org/skiing/patrol-race-2004 On March 5, 2005, the Mountaineers will conduct a group outing along this historic route. I will lead the tour. The tour is open to skiers who are not Mountaineer members, subject to signing a waiver. Requirements: * 18 miles and 4,000 vertical feet of climbing. * Meet at Mountaineers Snoqualmie Lodge at 5:30 am, Saturday, March 5. * Headlamps, shovels, avalanche beacons and probes required. * Be prepared for a long day (8-12 hours) of nearly continuous travel. * Route description and equipment notes: http://www.alpenglow.org/skiing/patrol-race-2004/patrol-route.html * Signup opens January 10 and closes February 24. * Limit 16 skiers. * Waiver is available online. * To sign up, contact Mountaineers Member Services at 206-284-8484. * Or sign up online (see "Activity Signup") at: http://www.mountaineers.org Logistics: Overnight lodging is available at the Mountaineers Snoqualmie Lodge Friday night, March 4, and at Meany Lodge (near Stampede Pass) Saturday night, March 5. Dinner and breakfast will be provided for skiers staying overnight. The cost for each night is $25 per person. Persons completing the tour may choose not to stay overnight, to stay one night only, or both nights. Sign up with Mountaineers Member Services for lodge reservations at 206-284-8484. Non-members participating in the tour are welcome to stay in the lodges for this event. Skiers staying overnight at Meany Lodge will receive a snow-cat ride (about 3 miles) to Crystal Springs Sno-Park on Sunday morning. Skiers electing not to stay overnight will need to ski out Saturday evening after the tour. Depending on demand, an extra snow-cat shuttle may be organized Saturday evening (to be determined). For trip coordination, contact Art Iodice, 206-399-3634 (email: api5260@cablespeed.com). Special Program: On Friday night, March 4, legendary Northwest skier, mountaineer and kayaker Wolf Bauer will provide a dinner-time talk at the Mountaineers Snoqualmie Lodge about his experiences in the Patrol Race during its heyday. Wolf, now 92, was a member of the 1936 team that set the course record of 4 hours, 37 minutes, 23 seconds--a record that remains unbroken to this day. This program is open to all, not just skiers staying overnight at the lodge. A $5 donation is requested for guests who attend Wolf's talk only. Please sign up with Mountaineers Member Services at 206-284-8484 so the lodge volunteers can make sure there is enough room. Ski Leader: Lowell Skoog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Another historical route I haven't heard about. This sounds fun, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Is anyone looking to do the Hog Loppet this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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