Ski to the Clouds

(More blog entries from nate)

Anybody want to make some money?

SO, about this ski to the clouds race...things we know for sure:

-it's over 2000 vertical gain in 10k

-it's gonna be a really unique race

-the pain factor may be high for those that choose to push hard up the road

-I will not be taking any prize money home!

The thing we do not know at this point is if a classic skier or a skate skier will have the fastest time.  So, you want to make some money?  Well, let's get a little side betting going here...As most of you know I am a skate skier and will be forever, therefore I will be betting on the skater.  In almost all events if you put a skate skier next to a classic skier the skater will win.   Keep in mind this is not "most events".  However the race does travel over 4 kilometers before hitting the climb.  I think this is ample time to put a skate skier in the lead far enough to keep it throughout the race.  Yes, we will have to think about kick wax and temps and all that jazz, but I'm betting on the skater.  It will be interesting to see how many people actually choose to race classic.

Who do you have your money on?

Comments

Re: Ski to the Clouds
by Ryan on Jun 14th 2007, 10:11 am

Classic all the way. (Especially, if he/she skates the first 4k.)

Re: Ski to the Clouds
by Nate Tron on Jun 14th 2007, 4:04 pm

Ryan, you need snowshoes now that you are getting older. I don't want you to fall over and get hurt on the way up the mountain.

Re: Ski to the Clouds
by Ryan on Jun 15th 2007, 8:44 am

I was hoping to just take the SnowCoach and get some pictures. Pictures of the classic skier winning that is. BTW, I heard you had to upsize your PFD this summer after not shedding that "winter coat."

Re: Ski to the Clouds
by Kevin Tilton on Jun 19th 2007, 11:02 am

Skating for me. I think I'd use snowshoes though if i had the option.

Re: Ski to the Clouds
by Ryan on Jun 21st 2007, 6:09 pm

Keep in mind, folks, that Kevin is choosing snowshoes after just running up the Road rather quickly this weekend. Personally, I wouldn't even be thinking about trying that again...well, not so soon after anyway.