Scenic Caves Ski-Orienteering
Saturday, February 24, 2024
1:30 pm Start
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** Split Rankings are not accurate.
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Cross-country skiing in the Collingwood/Blue Mountains area is the best! You can enjoy dozens of kilometres of winding forest trails, challenging hills and - if you're lucky - a spectacular view of Georgian Bay.
What could possibly make it better? A map and some flags in the forest, of course - so we've planned some ski-orienteering!
We're excited to host this event at the Scenic Caves Nordic Centre, which has a 27 km groomed cross-country ski network and 12 km of snowshoe trails that could come into play in your route choices. Scenic Caves is a spectacular winter playground - you'll want to stick around after your race and use your trail pass to explore further. If you're a visitor, we recommend taking the snowshoe trail to check out the views from the longest Suspension footbridge in southern Ontario.
This event will be a point-to-point format for individual skiers. You will ski to all checkpoints on your map in numerical order from the start to the finish of your race course. Three different course distances will be offered.
Our event director is Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, a former North American ski-orienteering champion.
MEETING LOCATION
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Log Cabin (the driveway just east of the main Nordic Centre entrance)
280 Scenic Caves Rd, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0P2
COURSES AND CATEGORIES:
Course information is approximate since skiers will choose different routes between checkpoints, and their total time will depend on snow conditions, as well as their navigation and skiing experience.
Long Course: 10 - 14 km and under 90 min to finish
Women age 18-49, Open age 18-49, Masters Women (50+), Masters Open (50+)
Medium Course: 5 - 8 km and under 75 min to finish
Adult Women, Adult Open, Junior Women (under 18), Junior Open (Under 18)
Short Course: 3 - 5 km and under 60 min to finish
Adult Women, Adult Open, Junior Women (under 18), Junior Open (Under 18)
This course is suitable for participants with cross-county skiing experience (skate or classic) who are comfortable using trail maps to navigate. At the competitive level, most ski orienteers use skate skis but either technique is acceptable.
Participants will start individually at short time intervals. SportIdent electronic timing will be used.
Notes
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A Participant's age for this event is their age on December 31, 2024.
REGISTRATION
Please register online in advance to reserve a map. We won't be able to accept entries on the day of the event.
Scenic Caves Season Pass holders get discounted entry fees.
**Note that registration closes on Thursday, February 22 at 11:59 pm.**
ENTRY FEES
Registration is open!
EARLY BIRD
By February 12
ADULT: $40
JUNIOR: $30
ADULT WITH SEASON PASS: $20
JUNIOR WITH SEASON PASS: $10
rEGULAR
By February 19
ADULT: $45
JUNIOR: $35
ADULT WITH SEASON PASS: $25
JUNIOR WITH SEASON PASS: $15
LATE
By February 22
ADULT: $50
JUNIOR: $40
ADULT WITH SEASON PASS: $30
JUNIOR WITH SEASON PASS: $20
Entry fee includes a copy of the race map, refreshments and event insurance. Skiers who do not have a Scenic Caves Season Pass will be given a Day Pass, and they are welcome to use the ski and snowshoe trails after their race.
Entry fee does not include online transaction charge or HST.
Skiers who do not have a SportIdent electronic timing card can rent one for $5.
PARKING
There is a parking lot beside the Log Cabin. If it is full, additional parking is available next door using the main entrance at 260 Scenic Caves Rd.
WASHROOMS
There are washrooms at the log cabin and in the main chalet.
SCHEDULE
12:00 Scenic Caves Log Cabin opens
12:15-13:00 Skier Check-in
13:15 Course Planner Briefing
13:30 First Start
Post-Race - Light refreshments, compare routes
REQUIRED GEAR
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Cross-country ski gear
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Whistle
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Appropriate clothing for the conditions
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Method of carrying map while skiing (We will provide a plastic sleeve.)
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED GEAR
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Cell phone - for safety, not for navigation except in an emergency
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Compass
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Extra warmth layers in a small backpack
CONTACT
Mark Tarnopolsky
Thank you to OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!
