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Please take note of our new registration and ski policies.
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Q: Where are the Freestyle and the Classic Ski races held? |
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| The CCSC is held on pristine forest property by permit of the Rio Grande Forest Service. This is a “quiet zone”… snowmobiles are discouraged (other than those that may be assisting the race). The parking at the race site is off Hwy 17, north of Old Town Chama, just past the 2-mile Marker. If snow banks cover the mile markers, just check your car odometer for 2-miles past the CO State Line. Please follow the directions of the parking attendants. Overflow parking will use the street… please use caution when parking, exiting your vehicle and crossing the street. We ask all racers and spectators to CARPOOL as there is limited parking at the race site. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: May I register in person on race weekend? |
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| Race registration will be held at the High Country Restaurant on Hwy. 17. on Friday and Saturday evening (before each race day) from 5:00PM to 8:00PM and on Saturday from 8am-9:30am and Sunday 7:30am to 9:30am (race days). A $5.00 late fee will be imposed if registering during the Ski Classic Weekend. To avoid this fee, please register well in advance. Registration at www.active.com closes on 6:00pm, Friday, 1-13-2012. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q: May I register up at the race site? Where do I pick up my bib if I pre-register? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Race Site Registration is Now Available! Please have exact change for the registration fee! All race registration ends by 10:15am on Saturday. On Sunday registration for the 10K race ends at 9:15am and the registration for the 5K race will end at 10:30am at the race site. Please allow 15 minutes prior to the close of registration. When PRE-registering, you MUST indicate if you would like to pick up your bib at the race site. Your bib will also be available for pickup from our registration center at the High Country Restaurant on Hwy. 17 until 10:30am on Saturday for the Freestyle races and until 10:30am on Sunday for all the other races. |
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Q: What is a “team entry”? |
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| The CCSC has one category for team entries. Team competition will occur amongst the 5K classic ski racers. It works like this: A team consists of 2 to 4 participants who ski the 5K as individuals. The individual ski times are added together and divided by the number of team participants to create a team time. The fastest team time wins their category of competition. In order to participate as a team, each member of the team must indicate their team name at the time of registration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: What is the ski course like? |
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| The ski course is a nearly-figure “8” loop course, with rolling hills, at approximately 10,000 ft. elevation. An historic feature of the course is that you will ski a straight line for about ½-mile along the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad tracks. The 10K Classic course and 15K Skate Skiing ski course is two loops of the 5K or 7.5 K course. The 5K-snowshoe course is the same as the 5K ski and will start shortly after the start of the 5K ski, to preserve the “classic” tracks.
The 7.5 Skate Skiing course will be groomed for Freestyle Skiing only before the Saturday race and then the 5K portion of the course will be re-groomed on Saturday afternoon with Classic tracks for the Sunday morning Classic style races. |
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Q: Is the CCSC racecourse “difficult”? |
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| The CCSC offers a moderately challenging racecourse with rolling hills. The 10K classic ski (2-loops) will start approximately 1hr. and 15 minutes before the start of the 5K ski on Sunday. On Saturday the 15K freestyle ski (2 loops) will start approximately 20 minutes before the start of the 7.5K ski. This is to allow the faster 10K & 15K skiers to pass through the start/finish line before the 5Kers or 7.5Kers begin. Less skillful skiers are encouraged to ski the 5K event (over the 10K). All skiers must be “in control” at all times. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: Can I “pre-ski” the course? |
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| The racecourse is only packed and groomed one weekend out of the year. On race weekend, skiing on the racecourse is not allowed on Friday or Saturday because the big snow machines will be grooming and setting tracks for the races on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The racecourse is open for skiing on Sunday afternoon and Monday, following the races. The course should still be identifiable and ski-able, depending on snowfall, although the course flags will be removed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: Is there aid on the racecourse? |
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| There is no aid provided on the racecourse. Skiers who desire water are advised to carry their own. Water will be given to skiers/snowshoers after they cross the finish line. Ambulance and emergency services will be available during the races. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Children over the age of twelve (12) may ski the race by themselves. Children under the age of twelve who possess “classic” ski skills, may ski the race provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while on the racecourse. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| From the parking lot, you will follow a groomed walking path that will take you to the start line. Please use the groomed path to access the start/finish line and watch out for skiers on course when crossing the racecourse as 10K skiers may be on course before you arrive for the 5K and/or slower skiers may still be on course when you leave the finish area toward your car. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The racecourse will be machine packed for the Freestyle skiing race on Saturday and then will be set with “classic” tracks on Saturday afternoon for the Sunday classic race. Slower skiers, please ski to the right side of the course to allow faster skiers to use the left side or set of tracks when passing. The ski course will be marked with wood stakes with flagging tied on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: What are the race start times? |
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All Racers must be in the staging area at 10:45 am for the Saturday Freestyle races. On Sunday Racers must be in the staging area at 9:45 am for the 10K race and 11:00am for the 5K Ski and Snowshoe race. Race start times are approximate. Every effort will be made to start the races on time. ·
The 15 K Freestyle Ski will start
at 11:00AM on Saturday.
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The 10K Classic ski will start at
10:00 AM
on Sunday. · The 7.5 K Freestyle Ski will start at 11:20AM on Saturday
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5K Classic Ski will start at 11:15 AM on
Sunday. · The 5K Snowshoe will start shortly after the 5K ski start on Sunday or individuals may start after finishing their ski event for combined events racers. |
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| Dogs are not permitted on the racecourse on race day. Bringing dogs to the race site on race day is discouraged however if present, they must be leashed and kept in the parking lot area at all times. You may ski or snowshoe with your dogs on the racecourse following the races on Sunday and on Monday. The race staff is not responsible for illness, injury or death of your animal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: Will food & drink be available at the race site? |
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| Weather permitting, the Chama Rotary concession trailer will be in the parking lot selling hot and cold drinks trail bars & snacks, hot dogs and Frito pies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: Will the race be held “storm or shine”? |
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| The race will be held regardless of weather. Road closures (on Hwy 17) however, may force race cancellation without warning. In the event of serious storm weather on race morning, please telephone 575-756-2294 for race status update. Visit NMRoads.com for road conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable to another year. In the event of race cancellation due to weather or road closure, the entry fees paid will be used to support race expenses already incurred. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: Where do the race profits go? |
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| The CCSC benefits the Rotary Club of the Chama Valley and to the Chama Chile Ski Classic. The race profits (if any) go to support community service and vocational programs local to the greater Chama River Valley. Typically, these programs benefit the youth and elderly. The funds may also be used to build up funds for improving the Chama Chile Ski Classic next year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Spectators are welcome at the race site to cheer for competitors. Spectators must comply with course rules and course monitor instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Q: When and where are the Awards Ceremonies? |
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| The Awards Ceremony for the Freestyle Races will start at 5:00PM on Saturday at the High Country Restaurant on Hwy 17, in Chama (Results will be posted by 3:00 pm at the High Country). The Awards Ceremony for the Classic Ski Races, Snowshoe Race & Combined Events will be at 4:00 pm on Sunday. There will be live music and free green chile stew for all skiers. The High Country has an excellent menu and full bar for those desiring more to eat and drink. The High Country is also host to our Skier Pasta Dinner on Saturday evening before the Classic race and to the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet on Sunday morning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Awards will be given, as follows:
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Q: Will race awards be mailed after the race? |
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| Race and raffle awards will not be mailed but must be claimed in person at one of the Awards Ceremonies at High Country Restaurant. Please present your race bib to claim awards and raffle prizes. |
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