Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Hard Mile Uphill Race starts at the bottom of Easy Mile (near the Woodstock Ski Runners Clubhouse). The finish line will be at the top of Easy Mile, adjacent to the ski patrol hut. Upon finishing at the top, participants can leisurely swap out their skins and free ski or ride to the bottom.
New this year is the Hard Mile + Joe’s Extra Mile. Add an extra lap in memory of Joe Duane. The two-lap Extra Mile division will begin first and ski down a designated route to the start line before changing back over for the second uphill lap to finish at the patrol hut.
This race is competitive, yet participants have the flexibility to engage at their preferred pace, whether individually or accompanied by friends (please refrain from bringing four-legged companions unless they can fit inside your backpack).
After the free ski down the hill, meet on the back deck of the S6 Main Lodge for coffee, pastries, and awards for Extra Mile, Men’s, and Women’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, as well as Best Dressed.
The cost for the event is $25 per person. All contestants must be prepared with skis equipped with skinning or touring gear and/or split boards (no snowshoes or skis without metal edges). Saskadena Six does not have uphill equipment rentals.
Registration is open through Feb. 2 at noon. (There will be no same-day registration.)
- Day-of-time(s): Bib Pick-Up: 7-7:45 a.m.
- Joe’s Extra Mile start time: 8 a.m.
- Men’s and Women’s Hard Mile Start time: 8:05 a.m.
For more information, visit: saskadenasix.com/do/events/the-hard-mile-uphill-race-0.
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The Hard Mile: Saskadena Six’s Uphill Race is set for Saturday, February 3 at 7 a.m. in Woodstock. This year, the event includes Joe Duane’s Extra Mile, adding an extra lap. The race is competitive and allows participants to engage at their preferred pace. Participants can swap out their skins and free ski or ride to the bottom.
