The race, where contestants compete either individually or in teams, consists of an alpine ski/snowboard leg, a town tour bike leg, a cross-country ski leg, another quick bicycle leg, a boating leg, and finally a running segment to bring participants back to the start/finish line at Mt. Pisgah.
Participants will skin up (ski uphill with climbing skins attached to the underside of their skis) or snowshoe up the slope of Mt. Pisgah, alpine ski or snowboard down Mt. Pisgah, bike to Dewey Mountain where they will cross-country ski two loops on a set course on the groomed trails, bike to the Saranac River where they will paddle down to the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club, before finally running back up to the start/finish line at Mt. Pisgah. An after-party will be hosted at the Mt. Pisgah Lodge, adjacent to the start/finish line.
See the Maps page for more details on the routes, elevation profiles, etc.
We encourage all participants to be self-supported and to work out the logistics on their own of dropping their gear ahead of the race, retrieving it afterwards, and figuring out how to get team members back to the finish afterwards. A few notes to keep in mind:
Fair Competition Policies
Required Gear and On-Course Rules
Race organizers reserve the right to alter and cancel race segments as course conditions and weather dictate. Participants will be notified of any changes at the mandatory safety pre-race meeting the evening before the race (5pm 1Mar2024).
Participant and Spectator Control: Racers on the race course must wear their armband at all times and have it visible. Racers should not deviate from the race course while racing, if they do disqualification will result. Spectators are allowed anywhere on the course as they don’t interfere with racers and the usual operation of traffic and race personnel. The SLF&G is not open to spectators.
Aid Stations: Three (3) aid stations will be manned by volunteers from three (3) local organizations, one each at Mt. Pisgah, Dewey Mt, and the SLF&G Club. Water, gatorade, hot cocoa, bananas, cookies, and other food/beverages will be provided. Racers will vote at the finish line for their favorite aid station. Volunteers at each aid stations are encouraged to make it as fun as they can (unique/yummy foods, music, costumes, etc.)
Medical Assistance: The Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad will have personnel scattered through the race course to provide assistance if it is needed.
Finish Area: Racers must completely cross the start/finish line to end the race. Each racer/team will have a total race time recorded. Spectators will not be allowed in the immediate area of the start/finish line for safety purposes.
Special Considerations for challenged athletes/youth: We make every effort to accommodate those with special needs.