Gaper_Jeffy Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 The recent discussions about randonnée rallys prompted me to call Jeremy @ the Mountain Shop to confirm rumors about a rally on Mt Hood. Jeremy told me that he and several others are working with the ski patrol director at Mt Hood Meadows to put on a rally April 9th. It sounds definite that the event will happen and they are printing posters this week. There would likely be two divisions, a race and a recreation division akin to the life-link series. The courses have not yet been determined and they're considering several options, the most interesting of which--and this is completely preliminary--would be skinning to the top of Vista, descending into White River canyon (which is out of MHM's permit area), climbing back to MHM's permit area, descending into Heather canyon, bootpacking back out and presumably descending to the finish at MHM's main base area. This would be a very exciting course, and even if this exact course isn't able to be pulled off, I'm sure based on those who are putting it on it'll be an excellent event. I'll bump this post when I get more details and when a registration form becomes available. It's important this event gets a good attendance so it'll continue to be held and we grow the sport. You don't need to be fast (I'm not) nor on rando gear to participate and have a good time. I usually buy almost all my gear online but with Mountain Shop putting on this event I'm going to start shopping there more. PS: Can one of the moderators make this a sticky. Thanks! Quote
Gaper_Jeffy Posted January 19, 2005 Author Posted January 19, 2005 Doesn't a lackluster early season mean we'll have a big end of season/early spring? Quote
Roger Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 GJ - if you could provide a larger version of your avatar image it might help us think more about spring. Quote
Gaper_Jeffy Posted January 20, 2005 Author Posted January 20, 2005 GJ - if you could provide a larger version of your avatar image it might help us think more about spring. Mmmm Kasha Quote
Roger Posted January 20, 2005 Posted January 20, 2005 thanks. ummmm... right, okay... so now what were we talking about again? Quote
Gaper_Jeffy Posted January 20, 2005 Author Posted January 20, 2005 April 9th....this year??? BWAHAHAHA So Iain, at the transitions how long will it take you to change your HH pivot points . Quote
cj001f Posted January 21, 2005 Posted January 21, 2005 oh, you can tour in those? No, you tour on Rando gear. Tele Skiing is for resorts. Quote
Gaper_Jeffy Posted January 22, 2005 Author Posted January 22, 2005 That's what tele skiing is for? I thought it was for trying to get a date with Kasha . . . Quote
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