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Sam Bricker

Our local boy Sam Bricker is trekking to Everest basecamp to help film Chad Kellog’s speedy ascent of Everest. Follow Sam’s progress from sunny Salida to the heights of the Himalayan mountain range.

Salida Mountain Sports has sponsored Sam on this epic undertaking, keep up with his progress on: Facebook, and twitter – sam@jointhestory.org.

A little background on the project.

This spring, Chad Kellogg is on an incredible journey to the Himalaya. His goal: set a new speed record ascent of colossal, 29,029-foot Mt. Everest without the aid of oxygen or Sherpas.

“The speed ascent on Everest…there’s different categories…you have your speed ascent, which has been done by the sherpas with oxygen. And then you have the other ascents that have been done without oxygen. What I’m trying to do is establish an ascent from basecamp to the summit and back to basecamp without oxygen. That’s the dream.” – Chad Kellogg

To attempt something this epic, – with the hopeful and expected outcome of incredible success but also potential of extreme consequences, – requires iron-strong will, drive and focus.

A film is in the works to document Chad’s story. Read more about Chad Kellogg’s Everest Quest.

February 20, 2010 at Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area

Race the Divide ski mountaineering race is presented by Salida Mountain Sports.  Race registration and additional information will be available at the shop. Participants must carry a beacon/shovel/probe and wear a helmet (bike ok) during the event.

Race the Divide is part of the COSMIC (Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup) Series presented by The United States Ski Mountaineering Association.

Where: Monarch Mt. Ski Resort
When: 8 am start for Race, Heavy Metal and Recreation categories
Registration: Monarch – Race the Divide Registration

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Course: Recreation course is two climbs and descents, approximately 2,000 feet. Race/Heavy Metal/Vet course is four climbs and 3,500 feet.

Green star indicates start/finish for both Race and Rec categories.

Race Lap 1 (RED)-  Racers place skis at bottom of Freeway run for running approach from start/finish. At start of event, Race category participants run to skis and begin climbing up Freeway and Sleepy Hollow to Short-N-Sweet. Racers continue climb to top of Panorama lift and descend down High Anxiety.

Race Lap 2 (ORANGE) - Racers cross through start/finish and begin climb up through the K2 Organic Terrain Park. Continue climbing from Breezeway lift to the top of Mirkwood. Descend Mirkwood.

Race Lap 3 (YELLOW) – Racers climb up Elation Ridge and descend same run as lap 2 down Mirkwood bowl.

Race Lap 4 (BLUE) – Same climb up Elation Ridge as Lap 3. Same descent down Mirkwood. Continue back to start/finish.

Rec Lap 1 (ORANGE) – Racers place skis at bottom of K2 Organic Terrain Park for running approach from start/finish. At start of event, Rec category participants run to skis and begin climbing up K2 Organic Terrain Park to top of Breezeway lift. Continue climbing from Breezeway lift to the top of Mirkwood. Descend Mirkwood.

Rec Lap 2 (BLUE) – Racers climb up Elation Ridge and descend same run as lap 1 down Mirkwood bowl. Continue back to start/finish.

Brian Smith competes in the Crested Butte Rando Race. photo by Will Shoemaker Gunnison Country Times

It’s been a great winter, but it won’t last long!  Get out and get some powder before it goes away.  Spring skiing on the way.

Great turns!