Vert 120 – Dec 11th 2021

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Results – 2021

About the Race

The Vert120 is a 120 minute (since 2019) race with the winner being the person or team with the most vertical at the end of the 2 hours. Pairs and teams race as a relay. Racers use alpine touring equipment, telemark, or split boards to climb uphill and ski down. Skins are used for climbing and removed for the downhill. The course will have a short boot pack section where racers must attach there skis to their backpack and hike.  After 120 minutes, we stop the race and count up all the laps and meet in the lounge for food and prizes.

COVID-19 IMPORTANT NOTICE: 
WinSport has implemented the Restriction Exemption Program (REP) which requires your proof of vaccination or a negative test , and show us either your proof of vaccination or a negative rapid test result within 72 hours. If you do not have your QR code you can download it here https://covidrecords.alberta.ca/home. WinSport will be scanning QR codes until 7:00pm if you have your crew or friends joining you for the race at the front entrance.

Valid proof of vaccination• Alberta vaccine record with QR Code (paper or digital) is now the only valid Alberta-issued proof of vaccination accepted by operators participating in REP.• Other accepted forms of proof of vaccination include:• Other provincial vaccine records with QR codes• First Nation vaccine records• Canadian Armed Forces vaccine records with QR codes• U.S. Military proof of vaccination and ID card• Out-of-country vaccine records• Personal identification that matches the vaccine record is also required for all adults 18 and over.
Valid proof of negative test • The test result should be a written or printed copy that indicates the individual has tested negative for COVID-19 on a Health Canada approved rapid antigen, rapid PCR, or lab based PCR test approved by Health Canada or the lab accreditation body of jurisdiction.• Valid test results should be a written or printed copy that clearly outlines the type of test, time of sample collection, clear indication of a negative result, and laboratory that completed the test, if applicable.• Photos of a rapid test or result taken offsite is not sufficient.• A self-test completed offsite or self-produced documentation of a negative test result is not valid.• Do not bring completed self-tests or rapid tests to businesses due to communicable disease risk.• Personal identification that matches the test result is also required for all adults 18 and over.

Required Gear: 

Skis: Touring Skis, Telemark Skis or Spilt Boards. Metal edges required. Skins required for going uphill. XC skis are not allowed.
Helmet: Ski, Bike, or Climbing helmet mandatory
Pack: You need a backpack that you can attach your skis to for the short bootpack section each lap. Carrying skis in your hands will not be allowed.
Food/Water: There are no aid stations so you need to bring your own.
Clothing: It can be cold when you are waiting for your turn! Bring layers that you can quickly take off and put on to stay warm between relay legs.
Head Lamp: The transition area art the top has poor lighting. A head lamp is recommended but not required.

*Avalanche Gear is not required for this race

Race Categories:

Solo: Men and Women
2-person Team: Men,Women and Mixed
3-person Team: Men,Women and Mixed

Age Categories:

Open (Age 19+) $60/Person Junior (Under 18) $40/Person

Schedule:

4:30 – 5:30 PM Registration will be open. You will receive your race number and timing chip and complete this waiver https://waivermaster.com/sign.html?q=DQASUE33839XCKDHS. 

5:40 – 5:50 PM Pre-race briefing. We will got through the race format, the course layout and how transitions for teams will work. Please be present for this, so there will be no confusion. WinSport is not renting out private rooms so we will have the briefing in the main area next to the canteen. You can leave your stuff here and warm up after the race. 

6:00 – 8:00 PM Race begins at 6:00pm sharp. Try to get in as many laps as possible before 8. We will have a final lap cut off at 7:45. Suffering = Joy. 

8:30 PM We will have a post race meal at the Hockey Arena pub. There will be free food provided. Drinks are available for purchase. We will  collect all the timing chips (please return yours as they are very expensive to replace) and all the demo skis. 

9:00 PM Awards will be presented at the pub. 

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