MEC Vert180 on Dec 3: Take skimo racing as serious or as laid-back as you want

Vert180 is one of a kind North American night event. Easy course suits novices as an introduction to this unique sport while elite skimo racers test their early season speed and endurance.
Race solo or bring your own team and try to complete as many laps as possible during exactly 180 minutes (3h) of racing. This format creates a friendly atmosphere and an excellent environment to meet and interact with likeminded people, and to learn from each other.
Family, friends and company teams are highly encouraged.

Quick facts

Name: MEC Vert180 Ski Mountaineering Race
Date: December 3, 2011 (Saturday)
Location: Canada Olympic Park (or COP) in Calgary, AB
Format: max. number of laps in 180min raced as individual or as team relay
Course: a loop with about 100m vertical ascent ending with a short boot-pack, then 100m descent
Difficulty and Skills required:

• great for first timers and youth but national caliber athletes compete here as well
• great for practicing all essential skimo racing skills (all transitions, skinning, boot-pack, fast skiing)

Categories: solo, teams of 2 and 3-4 people, men, women, teen, youth
Event website: http://vert180.blogspot.com
Online registration: http://eventsonline.ca/events/mec_vert180/