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Aerial Photos
of Course
Map of Course
Leg Descriptions:
Alpine Leg: (see the
Last-Minute FAQ for updates)Start near top Whiskey Jack
Chairlift on Mount Washington. Skiers will run a set distance up the
hill with ski boots on and then put on skis, thus causing a staggered
start down the mountain. Approved C.S.A. helmets mandatory. (MUST
BE A SKI HELMET, NO CYCLING OR OTHER HELMETS ALLOWED) Maximum ski length
215 cm. Helmets must be done up prior to commencing skiing portion.
Failure to do up helmet properly will result in disqualification. TRADITIONAL
NONMODIFIED ALPINE EQUIPMENT ONLY. No skiers will be allowed on
lift without helmet. .
Nordic Leg : (see the
Last-Minute FAQ for updates) Skiers will follow a track
set course approximately 8 km in length. In the event of snow shortages,
the skier MUST be available to run a similar course
Running: (SPONSORED BY EXTREME RUNNERS) Two runners per
team will split a 14+ km downhill run (6.8 km and 6.4 km) on the Strathcona
Parkway (aka The Snow to Surf Highway).
Mountain Bike: (SPONSORED BY TIMBERWEST) Riders are required
to wear ASTM,
ANSI or SNELL approved helmets, ride a mountain bike only and obey
the rules of the road. The route will be flagged and is on logging
roads and trails. Bike numbers (available at bike check) must be affixed
to MTB.
MTB Map
Kayak: (Sponsored by Comox Valley Kayaks Ltd.) The kayak leg starts at the Courtenay Fish and Game club and finishes at the campground on the Cumberland side of Comox Lake. (about 5 km) Required gear includes a 2 ended paddle and a PFD (personal flotation device). We are allowing kayaks up to 20 feet long. We are allowing surf skis as a trial this year but only up to 20 feet long. (we will be measuring). No Olympic flat-water racing kayaks. Any questions should be addressed to the kayak leg chair. kayak@snowtosurf.com
Road Bike: Riders are required to wear ASTM, ANSI or SNELL
approved helmets and obey the rules of the road. The cycling route
will follow paved roads and highways and is approximately 30 kms. Bike numbers (available at cycle
start) must be affixed to bike.. Road
Bike Map
Canoe: Two canoeists will travel in a canoe using single blade
paddles and wearing D.O.T. approved life jackets (mandatory) from
Courtenay Air Park to Comox Marina Park. Maximum 18’6”
canoe length. Course is approximately 5 km.