There were over 107 racers on the start line of the Rise & Shine A-Basin race series , with lots of folks from Boulder. Let’s get a carpool going!

Rumor has it that Dynafit will be there with some new 2022 demo gear, and that some fast skinny CB skiers and a Jesus-looking shirtless Boulder ultra runner will be in attendance… :)

Check out some pictures courtesy of Meteorite PR from the first race of the series.

The whole series has announced, and routes set! Check it out here.

• Rise and Shine Rando Series #3: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

• Rise and Shine Rando Series #4: Tuesday, December 21, 2021

• Rise and Shine Rando Series #5: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

• Rise and Shine Rando Series #6: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Also, A-Basin uphill access is open! Before & after operating hours for now.

Over 60 people came down to the Tune Up at Full Cycle. As I polled the crowd kicking off the event, it was awesome & interesting to see a crowd split between novices and experienced, as well as a split interest between uphill fitness and racing & training goals. Truly a diverse audience! Check out some more pictures from the night and interesting results from my IG Story polls here. View the presentation from the night.

Thank you to all of you who made it out, and to the following industry partners & friends who made themselves available to welcome newcomers to the sport and build community:

• Doug, Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Cripple Creek Backcountry

• Ram Mikulas, President of the US Ski Mountaineering Association

• Joe Howdyshell, Founder & Coach of Summit Endurance Academy

• Heather Novickis, Partner at the Human Interest Group

• Gus Morton, Founder & Creative Director at Thereabouts

• The Boulder Skimo OGs: Rory Kelly, Matthias Messner, David Glennon…

USA National Team Qualifier races (Vertical and Individual) at A-Basin are now open for registration.

• Vertical: Friday at 5pm. 1.5mi and 1,600ft.

• Individual: Sunday at 7am. 8mi and 4,600ft.

Uphill access at Eldora is scheduled to open after the New Year.

With a $199 uphill season pass, we’ll have Early Access route 7-9am M/Tu/Th, and Frontside & Backside routes Monday through Friday 9am-4pm.

Parking reservations will go away. As always, no weekend uphill access.

Rumors have it that the Nighthawks Wednesday evening series is bound to happen, and so is a full Individual race (and possibly more!). The Boulder Skimo Club is bound to play an integral part in making it all happen, so thank you for your support. More to come…

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