Mark your calendars! The 16th Annual GORE-TEX® Elk Mountains Grand Traverse will be held on Friday March 29, 2013. Registration will open on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7AM (Mountain Time). Go to elkmountainstraverse.com for more information on the race along and the link to the registration.
“The Grand Traverse is an extraordinary 40-mile backcountry ski race between the towns of Crested Butte and Aspen, CO. Depending on weather, the start is usually at midnight from Crested Butte, often in sub-zero temperatures; the racers traverse Colorado’s spectacular Elk Mountains.
The course is based on the mail routes of the 1880’s, connecting the two towns. In this extreme endurance event, racers will climb more than 7,800 vertical feet and navigate in a self-supported backcountry race that tests them physically and mentally. To maintain safety in the backcountry, racers compete in teams of two and are required to carry mandatory gear. Held annually since 1998, it’s earned a reputation as a true test of toughness for elite local, national and international athletes.”
Check out the trailer for the documentary by Chris Hagan, “Beyond Midnight: The Grand Traverse”, that will give you a feel for what this event is really all about.
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