Skiathlon Race (Honoring Bill Chambers)
Devils Thumb Ranch Resort and Spa • 3530 CR83 Tabernash, CO 80478 Organized by Devil's Thumb RanchAbout this event
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is excited to announce a new event – Skiathlon Race – scheduled for Sunday, February 25th starting at 9AM. The skiathlon will consist of both classic and skate skiing. The event can be completed by one person, or a two-person team relay (all male, all female or co-ed). The race course will consist of classic skiing, a transition area to change into skate equipment, and finish the leg of the course with skate skiing. The total distance is approximately 12K. So, get your skis waxed, find a buddy - get ready to have some fun!
This first annual skiathlon will be held in honor of Bill Chambers who passed away last August. Bill was a longtime resident of Grand County who loved Nordic skiing and being part of the mountain community.
The race fee is $55.00 per person which includes the entry fee, as well as a meal following the race. Lunch will include a vegetarian chili and Devil's Thumb Ranch's Signature Wagyu chili with a beer.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Top Female Finisher
Top Male Finisher
Top All Male Team
Top All Female Team
Top Co-ed Team
For any questions, please call the Nordic Center at 970.726.8231.
Event details and schedule
Schedule:
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
2-6 PM:
Packet Pick-up at Devils Thumb Ranch at the Broad Axe Barn
Sunday, February 25th
7-8:30 AM:
Packet Pick-up at Devils Thumb Ranch at the Broad Axe Barn
9 AM:
Skiathlon Mass Start
11 AM-2 PM
Food/beer and Award ceremony at the Broad Axe Barn
Location
Devils Thumb Ranch Resort and Spa
3530 CR83 Tabernash, CO 80478