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Eastern US/Canada Loppet selection
I am looking for a marathon, skate or classic, in the Eastern U.S. and
Canada for next winter. This would be my first marathon. I would prefer a less easier course for a first time, both technically and climbing wise. Below are the races I am considering and my thoughts. Any input would be appreciated. If there are any other races I should consider, that would be great too. I have eliminated Lake Placid after talking to several people that have done it. Course sounds pretty tough. Craftsbury -Can't find a course profile online, reading some race reports indicate there are some challenging downhills. Drive not bad. Early in season, would prefer to do some shorter races before the marathon. Gatineau -Course profile is appealing, loss of elevation in second half of race. This is the closest race for me. Downside, temperature can be frigid. Rangeley -Course profile looks challenging, although times seemed to be pretty fast. Long drive. Bretton Woods -Can't find a profile, only reference to course I could locate mentioned it is on the flatter side. Drive not bad. Sugarloaf -From reading and talking to people, this is a very challenging course. Long drive. Could make it a family vacation and alpine ski @ Sugarloaf. |
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Eastern US/Canada Loppet selection
If you want a real challenge try the Canadian Ski Marathon....160km over
two days...And if your real hardy you can carry your tent and supplies and sleep out overnight on the Saturday then ski the 80+km on Sunday....A real challenge but not a race, just against the cutoff time both days....http://www.csm-mcs.com/index2.html On 4/11/2011 10:01 PM, Gabby wrote: I am looking for a marathon, skate or classic, in the Eastern U.S. and Canada for next winter. This would be my first marathon. I would prefer a less easier course for a first time, both technically and climbing wise. Below are the races I am considering and my thoughts. Any input would be appreciated. If there are any other races I should consider, that would be great too. I have eliminated Lake Placid after talking to several people that have done it. Course sounds pretty tough. Craftsbury -Can't find a course profile online, reading some race reports indicate there are some challenging downhills. Drive not bad. Early in season, would prefer to do some shorter races before the marathon. Gatineau -Course profile is appealing, loss of elevation in second half of race. This is the closest race for me. Downside, temperature can be frigid. Rangeley -Course profile looks challenging, although times seemed to be pretty fast. Long drive. Bretton Woods -Can't find a profile, only reference to course I could locate mentioned it is on the flatter side. Drive not bad. Sugarloaf -From reading and talking to people, this is a very challenging course. Long drive. Could make it a family vacation and alpine ski @ Sugarloaf. |
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Eastern US/Canada Loppet selection
Gabby,
I like very much the Gatineau Loppet. The course is all right in all conditions! An the ambiance is simply crazy. Being one of the two North American Worldloppets brings many "outs(k)iders" from around the world. It is something to live being part of such a crowd at the start line. And if you have had not enough with the 50 K classic on Saturday, you can do the 30 or 50 K freestyle the day after. See you next February in Gatineau! Rock |
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