Race #4: Silver Lake
TrackMe360 Mountain-O #4 - Silver Lake - Registration is open!
Mats Jansson / 25.08.2008
Our fourth TrackMe360 Training Race takes place in the Mokelumne Wilderness and El Dorado National Forest, near Silver Lake, off Hwy 88 just West of Kirkwood. Three courses of varying degrees of challenge (Recreational, Sport, and Pro) have been designed to showcase the best the area has to offer, with moderate vertical gain, a lot of trail choices, and fairly easy cross country terrain.We are introducing a third course option this time - \'Recreational\'. This shorter course will have CPs very close to trail, and teams can choose to do 90%+ of the course by using trails. This is a great introduction to Mountain-O and no one should feel intimidated by this course. We are extremely excited about this venue - it will definitely put a smile on your face.
The courses takes you through coniferous forest lands, through sparsely tree covered granite slab slopes and also along spectacular ridge lines with weird volcanic features and volcanic gravel. On the long course, an optional ascent of Thimble Peak offers amazing views into the more alpine area to the East. The area is somewhat dry at this time of year, and a few lakes is the only replenishment option, and treating the water essential.
General Location: Plasse’s Camping Resort at Silver Lake, off Hwy 88 just West of Kirkwood, CA
Race is active: Months of August and September, 2008
Disciplines: Foot only. Some trail (90%+ on the Rec. course), some cross country, some exposed rock scrambling at optional CP on the long course
Topo navigation on tear and water proof MyTopo maps - 1:24,000
Rec Course: 8 mi. with 1,650 ft gain
Sport Course: 12 mi. with 2,900 ft gain (plus optional CP)
Pro Course: 17 mi with 3,200 ft gain (plus optional CP)
Courses designed and pre-run by: Mats Jansson (Aquan/RWG)
Divisions: Mixed open (any combination of gender and age), team size 1-4
Registration: $49/team ($39/team if you have your own SPOT))).
To register your team, click here. If you have any questions, please e-mail mats@trackme360.comSee All Event Posts
