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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). For 2010, we are looking at providing more off road terrain in the second run leg. Stay tuned for further updates.

Mountain Bike: (SPONSORED BY TIMBERWEST) The mountain bike leg it is approximately  12 km. 
The course starts out with a 6km of slightly downhill pavement -  this is an active logging road so caution must be taken. Keep your head up!! The bridges can get slippery if raining.

After crossing the Puntlidge river, turn right up the water pipeline, the pipeline will be on your right and this is a fast slightly climbing narrow trail. This is approx 2km. When you reach the top of the diversion dam you will be directed to the left into the BC Hydro trails where you follow the black arrows and flagging tape all the way to the Fish and game boat launch. This last part consists of forest trails and a short section (15 minutes) of single track. The very last part before you hit the fish and game area you will have to cross the comox logging road into the fish and game club. 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.