Snow and Ice 100
Info
As it's in February, we may very well have blizzards and lots of snow and ice with temperatures around 10 degrees. We may get wet feet and some aid stations may not be possible to set up ...
Whatever we encounter ... no whining.
Event Format
Depending on weather and trail conditions, this fast-hike will be very serious to extreme
No entries for less than 100 miles
100 mile fast-hike on mostly unpaved trails (hard sand, dirt). Short sections may be x-country, with fallen trees and other obstacles. - Scenic through Chatfield State Park, South Platte Park, Arboretum, Hildebrand Ranch Park and along High Line Canal, etc..
Course and schedule may change before and/or during the event, subject to weather, construction, permits etc.
Start
and Finish at the South Platte River bridge in Chatfield State Park
(outdoors)
Staying together as a group – talking, joking, encouraging, …
Walking speed: On
good
trails 4 mi/hr. (15 min./mi.), on rough trails,
x-country (at the beach etc.) somewhat
less. Same speed in case of snow and ice. If you can't keep up anymore, be smart and
stop. Someone not walking with the Team (out of sight of leader) is not an event participant. (see Schedule).
For delays we will make up by shortening stops.
No Aid Stations at Panera, Starbucks, Dazbog, Conoco/A&W, King Soopers. At these places you pay for what you buy. Drop bags may not be available.
Longest section without aid station: ~4:15 hours (Waterton Canyon out and back)
The event will happen
in nearly all weathers (be prepared - we may have heavy wind, pouring rain, extreme cold,
deep snow and sheer ice). It will be cancelled or rescheduled in case there
is more than 2 ft. of snow and/or temperatures are below 5 degrees.
With rain, wet or melting snow, mud, crossing some swampy areas and running water, it is likely we will get wet feet (bring more socks and shoes).
Drop
bags - TBD.
Running/walking shoes (consider possibility of rain, mud, snow, ice, cold).
Drinking bottles/camelback. Consider that fluids may freeze solid in bottles within a short period of time
Food for between aid stations and in case aid stations can't be set up because of extreme weather etc.
Money for Panera, Starbucks, Dazbog, Conoco/A&W and King Soopers. Carrying some cash is mandatory
Down jacket or something similar for the night. Rain/wind/cold gear, gloves, hat etc.. Something to cover your face against wind and cold
Not enough to dress to keep warm is a reason for DQ
Emergency
blanket (aluminum foil) - can be used around upper body, in shoes, etc.
Flashlights/batteries for a looooong night
Event is full - no more entries (as of March 31, 2006)
Qualification: Proof of finished 100 miler in an organized event in 2006, or 50 miler plus significant mountain climbing activity
Proof of health insurance required (organization, #)
Mandatory: Participants have to fill and sign an "Entry Form & Waiver" , sign the info sheet "Cold and Wet", and contact Event Directors (email: ultrawalk@mindspring.com or phone: 303-464-2889)
No entry fee
You HAVE TO pay $10 (for 2 days) entry fee for Chatfield State Park when entering Saturday morning
You must have a car at the South Platte Bridge with a full tank for the entire event duration - in case you have to take a longer break at night. Event directors' car is only available in case of emergency.
No political and religious discussions. We want to start as friends and finish as friends
Falling too far behind is a reason for excluding a participant from the event
Event
Directors Ulli and
Traudl have final decision