Pinedale Stampede Nordic Ski Race Feb. 22
January 15, 2020
The Pinedale Aquatic Center is proud to present the first-ever Pinedale Stampede Nordic Ski Race, which will be held at the White Pine Nordic Ski area adjacent to White Pine Ski Resort in Pinedale, Wyoming on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the White Pine Nordic Trail system. Space is limited; participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Races:
6k freestyle (rec race)
11k freestyle
22k freestyle
1k youth (11 and under) stampede
General Information: Registration includes the event, swag, giveaways, and prizes for top competitors in both Skate and Classic divisions. Races will all be mass start, freestyle races. Grooming is provided by the Sublette County Recreation Board.
Location: The Pinedale Stampede will be held at the Nordic ski area adjacent to White Pine Ski Area. White Pine will be open for alpine skiing and tubing. White Pine lost its lodge to a fire in the summer of 2019, but has reopened with some dining and drink options. Nearby you will also find dog and family-friendly Nordic skiing, groomed fat bike trails, and snowshoeing opportunities.
Registration: Registration is now open online at https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/pinedale-stampede-pinedale-february-776096. Registration will close on Thursday, February 20th. There will be no onsite registration. Registration is required for all races except the 1K Youth Stampede for those 11 and under.
Race Check-In and Bib Pick-up: Racers are encouraged to check-in at the Pinedale Aquatic Center (located at 535 North Tyler Avenue in Pinedale) from 5pm - 7pm on Friday, February 21. Paid race registration includes free admission to the Pinedale Aquatic Center on Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd (after the race, of course). The Pinedale Aquatic Center has two pools, a hot tub, water slide, climbing wall, and fitness/gymnasium areas.
Same day check-in will be at the Nordic warming hut at White Pine Ski Area from 8am to 8:45am only.
Where to stay: The town of Pinedale is just a 20-minute drive away, with many dining and lodging options.
Race Timeline:
Friday, February 21:
Come play and check in at the Pinedale Aquatic Center. Check-in from 5pm to 7pm. PAC is open until 8pm.
Course will be set by 2pm for pre-skiing.
Saturday, February 22:
8am - 8:45am: Onsite check-in (no onsite registration)
9am - all racers must be off the course
9am - 6k freestyle race mass start (all racers must finish by 10am)
10:30am: 22k freestyle race mass start
10:30am: 11k freestyle race mass start
1pm (or when 22k race concludes) - Youth Stampede 1k race
1:30pm: Award ceremony
(all times are tentative)
More info and thanks to our sponsors:
https://www.pinedaleaquatic.com/stampede
This recreation event is authorized under a Special Use Permit with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale Ranger District.
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