Canadian Ski Marathon ‘10We headed out Friday to Montebello Quebec for our third visit to the Canadian Ski Marathon. There was a last minute change in the usual 160 km linear course because of lack of snow. The compromise was an 80 km loop….actually a figure 8.
With -6 temps and generally good conditions, we got on the bus to head out to our starting checkpoint.
We didn’t start at section one in Montebello. Talking to a few skiers afterwards, that was a good idea. It was rock skiing close to Montebello and very tough going. There was very little snow in the Ottawa Valley but the further we got up the valley, the better the conditions got.
Steph, Pam, Sheryl and Dave at a check point. Linda and Steph at start
The new course was wonderful. We skied 44 km the first day and never crossed a road.
When you get to a check point, you kick off your skies and hand them to the ski waxers!
Lots of food and drink to top yourself up and then on your way again before the cold catches you.
When you get to a check point, you kick off your skies and hand them to the ski waxers!
Lots of food and drink to top yourself up and then on your way again before the cold catches you.
Usually the set up is 15 -18 kms better check in station so going 23 km followed by another 21 kms was tough….sure out of gas by the end.
Coureur des Bois skiing 160 km and sleeping out too!
Sunday was beautiful too. Our first section was a long 23 kms and it was perfect. Good snow and a fast track. The last section was only 5 kms long and the conditions were less than desirable....a little stubble and dirt.
Lots of fun and a good challenge too. Hats of to Paul, Dave and Glen who completed 160 Km in the two days and also to Annabelle Nicholson who did the same!
Jack, Bray and Linda at the check station
Angus and the Cowgirls
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