Second Mt Ashland SkiMo Summit

Had another eventful SkiMo Summit. The first year, we didn't have much snow (after Dec, the snow shut off until a few days after the SkiMo Summit).  This year, we had decent coverage, but insane winds.  In fact, Aerial Chair never opened and some of our helpers had a tough time getting up to the top to mark down times. But despite these conditions, the athletes rocked it. We didn't have to do a modified course and this time it took the full course winner (Max King) over 90 min.  I'd like to get it up to 100 min eventually.  

More Pics here

Results here

Inaugural Mt. Ashland SkiMo Summit! - in the books

 

Despite the challenging conditions we had for our inaugural Mt. Ashland SkiMo Summit, we pulled it off.  

Check out these awesome pics from Kevin Jantzer! - https://photos.kevinjantzer.com/Events/Mt-Ashland-Skimo-2022/

Results here - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89280

We made a webpage - https://www.mtashlandskimo.com/

And a facebook and an instagram account.  

2022 Shasta Ascension Race!

 

Spent another fun weekend down in Shasta.  Unlike 2 years ago, Sno-Ball got cancelled... and we haven't had any snow for a while.  So the course was fast, but skiing was mediocre.  Sat, after the race I skied with the boys (demo-ed some skis too) into the sunset.  Sun, we hung out downtown, then went over to Lake Siskiyou to chillax.  

Granted I did this on my tele skis in 2019, I did manage to drop 15 minutes... which is pretty significant in a one hour race.  Pretty stoked!  Goal is to break 55 min... 

Strava from 2022 - https://www.strava.com/activities/6567223411/overview - That douglas face killed me! 16:11... Pat did it in 10:44!  If I can do it in under 15 min next year... 

Results https://www.shastaavalanche.org/sites/default/files/shasta_ascension_backcountry_race_results_1.pdf

Strava from 2020 - https://www.strava.com/activities/3022881127/overview

Post from 2 years ago.  http://snowymonk.blogspot.com/2020/01/shasta-ascension-race.html

Next day we hung out by Lake Siskiyou and had this beach to ourselves!  Felt like spring!