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ROAM Randonnee Rally: Nelson’s skimo race on Feb 25, 2012

ROAM Randonnee Rally ski mountaineering race (6th annual) is only one of many events and festivities taking place during the annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest.

The festival starts on Friday, Feb 24 and goes on until Sunday, Feb 26. It is a great mix of clinics, demos, comps, fun and parting on the slopes of Nelson’s, BC Whitewater ski resort.

Randonnee Rally quick facts

Schedule:

  • Race Meeting: Friday, February 24 – 5:00 PM – ROAM Shop – 639 Baker Street Nelson, BC.
  • Race Sign-on: Saturday, February 25 – 8:00 am Whitewater Ski Resort
  • Race Start Time: Saturday, February 25 – 9:00 am by the bag piper at Whitewater Ski Resort

Two race courses: Open course (about 4500 ft of climbing) and Rec course (about 2000 ft of climbing)

Categories: Men, Women, Vet 50+ can choose to race as Race, Recreational and Splitboard Rec

Entry fee: $35

» More info and registration: online or on site

» First timers might want to check out this article: 6 tips to get you ready for your first skimo race

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Reports: Canadian Skimo Races 2011/12

Dec 3, 2011 – Vert 180 (Calgary, AB)
Feb 11-12, 2012 – Dogtooth Dash (Golden, BC)
Feb 25, 2012 – ROAM Randonnee Rally (Nelson, BC)
Mar 24, 2012 – Ken Jones Classic (Lake Louise, AB)


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