Pittsfield Peaks Ultra-Challenge

Pittsfield Peaks Ultra-Challenge - June 9-10, 2007 - Pittsfield, VT

Looking to replace the now cancelled Jay Challenge? Looking for a day in
hell? Or how about a REAL challenge.. this event promises to be the “Barkley
of the Northeast.” (Sorry Laz.. maybe you’ll join us?) We highly doubt
ANYONE will finish all 6 peaks, and if you do… god help you. ; )

Pittsfield Peaks Ultra-Challenge
6 peaks * One Day In Hell
June 9-10, 2007
Pittsfield, VT

Guest Speakers:
Lisa Smith-Batchen and Noel Hanna

Packet Pick Up:
Friday, June 8 at the General Store from 6-8pm or Saturday morning at the
Covered Bridge

Start/Finish:
Riverside Farm * 4257 Rte. 100, Pittsfield, VT (Covered Bridge - 6 a.m.)

Lodging:
Swiss Farm Inn, Rte. 100, Pittsfield - 802-746-8341
Fleur De Lis - 802-746-8987
Casa Bella - 802-746-8943

Parking:
Yoga Studio - 3631 Rte. 100. Walk to start or ride shuttle - 5 & 5:30 a.m.

Cost:
Solo: $100
Relay: $150

What:
Ultramarathon - Summit six peaks in the beautiful Green Mountains.

Solo: Each registered runner must summit 3 required peaks within the 14-hour
time limit. Racers choosing to TRY to summit all 6 peaks are required to do
so within the 24-hour time limit.

Team Relay: Each team must consist of 3 members to summit 3 required peaks
within the 14-hour time limit. Teams choosing to TRY to summit all 6 peaks
are required to have each team member summit 2 peaks within the 24-hour time
limit.

Course:
Start at the covered bridge and cross Rte. 100 to tackle four of the peaks:
Wilcox, Hedge Hog, Carmel, and Darning Nettle. South Hill and Riverside are
behind the farm. Course will take you on Country Roads, Snowmobile Trails,
Single Track Trails and bushwhacking. Each summit will be marked from the
bridge to the summit.

Rules:
Prior to leaving the covered bridge runners will chose which mountain they
would like to tackle. They will then carry a tag to the top of each
mountain. Upon reaching each summit, participants must grab a new tag,
return to Riverside Farm via the same route or your own improvised route,
and have the tag placed on the appropriate summit board. Each tag will have
the appropriate summits name on it with the participants name and run time
placed on the other side.

We sincerely doubt that anyone or any team will finish all 6 peaks within 24
hours. Therefore, the individual/team whom finishes the most peaks in the
shortest amount of time will be awarded the 1st place finish. Number of
peaks and times will determine place descending from there.

Pittsfield Peaks Elevations
Wilcox - 1970 feet
Carmel - 2760 feet
Hedgehog Knoll - 1290 feet
Darning Nettle - 2380 feet
Riverside - 990 feet
South Mt - 1280 feet

Camping will be available near the start/finish.

Prize:
$2,000 for the top male and top female.
$200 will also be stashed en route to the top of each mountain.

Awards:
Unique finishers awards.

Gear:
Everyone will be required to carry one water bottle.

Aid stations:
Start/Finish will be loaded with ultra snacks. There will be water and HEED
at the top of each mountain. Carry anything else you would like.

To Register: http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=07160VT&tab=a3

or visit www.peak.com

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