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MARCH 3, 2012
Yellowstone Rendezvous Race

Schedule of Events

And they are off!

Race Time and Place

The Yellowstone Rendezvous Race begins at 9:15 AM at the Rendezvous Ski Trailhead. Check at registration for start times of specific events.

Distance and Course Information

The 25-kilometer course starts on the old Union Pacific railroad bed on the south side of West Yellowstone. West's own Mountain Men fire a black powder cannon to start the event and the racers are off! The course begins with a one kilometer sprint to a short uphill where the racers enter the trees. The course then winds through the woods and over hills climbing from 6666 feet to 6900 feet. The climb is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the alpine terrain followed by a series of sweeping downhill runs interrupted by moderate uphill climbs. At the 21 kilometer mark, it's all down hill. 50 kilometer racers must complete the loop twice. See the course map and race profile for more information.

Elevation profile for 1-25k lap

Entry Registration Information

Registration Deadline is Thursday, March 1, 2012 at noon MST.  Registrations must be received by the race secretary by this time. No exceptions.  See the "Registration" page of this website.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up

All entrants will need to pick up their Race Packets along with last minute race information, wave seeding information, souvenirs and promotional materials on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the West Yellowstone Conference Hotel between 5:00 and 9:30 PM. This is the LAST CHANCE to change K's! - NO NEW REGISTRATIONS!

Please remember these things:

• Photo id will be required at registration 

• There will be a $5.00 fee to change K's and additional
  registration fee to change from 10 KM to 25 KM or 50 KM

• Photo id will be required to change K's

For entrants arriving in West Yellowstone after 9:30 PM on Friday, there will be late packet pickup on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:00 AM at the Povah Center. This will be packet pickup only!

• No Registration Or Change Of K's On Saturday

Wax Recommendations

• Toko
• Swix

Local Mountain Men start the race with the boom of the cannon.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

There will be No Refunds on registration for any reason, including race cancellation.

Insurance

The race organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during or in conjunction with the competition nor the physical condition of the participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the "Waiver and Release of Liability" on the official entry form before being permitted to participate.

Lodging and Additional Information

For lodging information, go to:
http://westyellowstonechamber.com/sleep/

For in-park lodging and Yellowstone Park winter packages visit Yellowstone National Park Lodges.

Awards Ceremony

The Yellowstone Rendezvous Race Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn. We encourage you to enjoy dinner at one of West Yellowstone's many fine restaurants prior to the ceremony. A complimentary dessert will be served at the awards ceremony.  

Prize Money will be awarded to the top three men and women in the 50k, 25k, and 25k classic divisions.  You must be present to collect prize money.  

25k Freestyle & Classic           50k

1. $300                             $500
2. $250                             $400
3. $200                             $300
   

Medals will be awarded for top three finishers in each age group. In addition to the medals there will be a large number of raffle prizes including skis, boots, bindings, clothing and training aids.

The Rendezvous Race Team-Drew Barney, Kelli Sanders, Brenda Goltz, Mary Davis, Scott Carsley, Spring Binfet, Sara HoovlerContact Us

Yellowstone Rendezvous Race, PO Box 65, West Yellowstone, MT 59758

406-646-7265  (evenings), 406-640-0465

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