THE EQUINOX SKI CHALLENGE: How Far Can You Go?

Date: March 22-23, 2008
Location: Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT.
Event Website: www.equinoxskichallenge.com
Race Type: 6, 12, or 24 Hour / mass start / freestyle
Contact: Sam Newbury
Phone: (406)-209-3533
Email: equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com

When else might you race in the springtime sun and then continue into
the night under a full moon while on your way to skiing farther than you ever have
before. Or to tag your teamate and hang out by the all night bonfire!

The 2nd Equinox Ski Challenge is a 24 Hour nordic ski race to be held on March 22nd and 23rd

at the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, MT. There will be a 6 Hour and 12 Hour divisions in
conjunction with the headlining 24 Hour race. All categories are open
to both relay teams and soloists. This year the 9 kilometer course
will be lit by a nearly full moon if the skies are clear, (headlamps
still recommended)! Last year we saw multiple 24 Hour soloists exceed
300km and a team at just under 400km on the challenging loops. To
avoid skiing on refrozen chop, we have two courses set up and will
switch to the fresh course about 12 hours into the race.

The Equinox Ski Challenge will support local organizations that are keeping our
communities mentally and physically healthy by raising funds for the West Yellowstone
Ski Education Foundation, a ski advocacy group, and for Manaia Youth
Programs, a youth leadership and empowerment program serving Gallatin
and Park counties in Montana. Participants are encouraged to bring
food donations for the West Yellowstone Food Bank. Those donating
food will be entered into a special raffle.

The festivities will include a costume contest to be judged at the
start of the race, a potluck with beverages on Saturday evening, and
an all night bonfire near the start/finish line. Complete details and
registration forms are available at www.equinoxskichallenge.com.
Volunteers are warmly welcomed as well.

How far can you go?

For more information contact:
Sam Newbury
Equinox Ski Challenge
P.O. Box 184
Bozeman, MT. 59771
(406)-209-3533
equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com