Double Commando Run Speed Tour

Vail Nordic presents the 1st running of the Double Commando Run Speed Tour. The speed tour will be held Saturday, April 4, 7:00 am sharp. This is an Elk Mountain Grand Traverse style tour in which teams of two will start and finish on Vail Mountain at the base of Gold Peak in front of the Larkspur restaurant following a route of their choosing to Vail Pass and back. The recommended route roughly follows the famous Commando Run Ski Tour.

Each team will choose the type of ski equipment to use, speed (touring pace or race pace), and route. The only mandatory gear is a cell phone for each team member.

Expected race times for the fastest teams are between 6.5 and 7 hours. The shortest route is approximately 14 miles one way.

There will be a manned gear drop at the Vail Pass rest area. The cost for this service is $10.00 per person payable to the person that valets the bags. There will be 5.5 hour cut-off time for accessing your gear at Vail Pass. If you do not think you can make the half way point before the cut-off time please carry adequate food, water and clothing.

Please RSVP to Stephen White xcwhite@hotmail.com 970-376-1033 or Dawes Wilson daweswilson@hotmail.com 970-479-1914.

When: Saturday April 4, 6:45am mandatory pre-tour meeting. 7:00 am tour start

Where: Start and finish is on Vail Mountain, Base of Gold Peak (far eastern access to Vail Mountain) in front of the Larkspur Restaurant.

Parking: Village Parking Structure Not sure of the parking charge, but I guarantee you that it is cheaper than your typical race entry fee.

Entry Fee: None

Gear Drop Fee: Mandatory $10:00 per person payable to the valet that takes your gear to Vail Pass and back. Arrangements will be made for picking up gear left at Vail pass after you finish the race.

Mandatory Equipment: Each person must carry a cell phone

Recommended Gear: Skis that you are able to safely maneuver in spring like conditions(Metal edge Touring, AT, Telemark, X-C classic, and Skate skis are all legal), ski skins, adequate clothing, eye protection, food, water and a map.

Route: Your choosing, but here is a link to a map of the recommended one way route http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=zrfndsdirqxhdtvc

Post Tour Party: My house - directions will be provided.

RSVP: Stephen White xcwhite@hotmail.com 970-376-1033 or Dawes Wilson daweswilson@hotmail.com 970-479-1914