Skin to Win Randonnee Rally
January 26, 2025 @ 7:30am
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Details
Challenging ski mountaineering event for randonnee aficionados with two divisions. Pro Division climbs/skis approx 5,000 vertical feet and Rec Division approx 2,000 vertical feet.
Who
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Randonnee skiers
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Must be 13 years or older to enter
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Age categories: 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up
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Limited to 100 (total) competitors
Where
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Circumnavigation of the Ridge terrain
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Pro start at the base area, slope side of Jim Bridger Lodge
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Rec start at top of upper terrain park
Fee
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Pro Division – $50; $70 with Lift Ticket
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Rec Division – $35; $55 with Lift Ticket
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All entry fees include commemorative item and lunch at finish
Ticket
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Valid Season Pass or Lift Ticket required
Schedule
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Saturday, January 24, 5:30pm; Mandatory competitors meeting via Zoom – NO EXCEPTIONS!
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7:30am Race day check-in/safety inspection on Jim Bridger Lodge cafeteria
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8:30am Race start for all competitors
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2pm Awards in Jim Bridger Lodge
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The course is subject to change anytime prior to start of race. Significant snowfall Saturday evening or Sunday prior to event start may postpone start time.
Equipment
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457kHz avalanche transceiver worn and operating for full duration of race
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Skins for ascending – No snowshoes, booting is only allowed where specified, must secure skis/board while negotiating booting sections
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Backpack
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Skis with metal edges – 160cm minimum for men/150cm minimum for women, OR split board with metal edges – 150cm minimum for men/140cm minimum for women
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Skis and split boards must have adequate retention devices or brakes
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Helmet is mandatory and must be worn and fastened at all times
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Windbreaker or shell with a hood
Registration
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Pre-registration required by 1pm Friday, Jan 26th – sign up ONLINE with a credit card.
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No same day sign ups
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If under the age of 18, signature of a parent or legal guardian is required
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One release per competitor
Awards
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Awards 2pm in Jim Bridger Lodge
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Cash prize to top three Pro finishers, Men & Women
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Prizes to top three Rec finishers, Men & Women
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Medals to top three male & female finishers in each age group
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Fantastic door prizes – must participate and be present to win
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Entry into Grand Prize drawing March 15
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Big Sky Skimo Cup: A coordinated statewide points series that promotes the historically awesome skimo races that exist across the state of Montana. The goal of the Big Sky Cup is to continue to support and grow the skimo community across the state, and in the end, crown the MT state skimo champs! https://www.bigskyskimo.com/
Competitor’s Meeting
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By entering the Skin to Win Randonnee Rally at Bridger Bowl Ski Area, January 26, 2025, you agree to attend the mandatory pre-race competitor Zoom meeting and agree to abide by Bridger Bowl’s Notification of Risks. Attendance will be taken. Competitors who do not comply with these efforts will be disqualified immediately from the event and asked to leave, without refund. We appreciate your cooperation and, like you, look forward to an amazing Skin to Win Randonee Rally.
