SNOWGAINE II

FEBRUARY 14 & 15 1998

A ROGAINE style event for winter hosted by CNYO, spread over two 7 hour days. You and your partner(s) visit a series of controls of varying point values by foot, skis, sled, snowshoes.... etc. Start each day is at 9:00 am and you must finish by 4:00 pm or suffer the penalties. An attempt will be made to depict the most recent trail grooming status on the map at the time of event. Anticipate as much as 50% of the trails to be ungroomed (will depend on prior snowfalls). Warm refreshments will be provided at Homebase.

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WHERE: Homebase is The Nordic Center @ Greek Peak, Virgil, NY.

MAP: The State Forests of Southern Cortland County, a 1:30,000 ROGAINE map first used in the 1994 Woodchuck Wander.

FEES: $15.00 PER PERSON pre-entry. $24.00 PER PERSON day of event.
No entries accepted after 8:30am Saturday, Feb. 14.

RULES:

• All teams must be made up of two or more individuals.

• Teams must remain together at all times for safety.

• Teams must return to Homebase on Day 1 by 4:00pm or will be penalized with a delayed restart on Day 2 of three times the amount overtime (eg. 4:30pm return on Sat. equates to a 10:30am restart Sun.).

• Teams must finish Day 2 by 4:00pm or suffer significant point loss penalties.

• Any team returning to Homebase on either day later than 5:59pm will be disqualified.

• Teams can use ANY mode of non-motorized personal winter transportation they deem suitable.

• Teams must carry appropriate nourishment and liquids to compete in a cold weather endurance event. Aid stations will be few and far between.

• Meet officials reserve the right to cancel or shorten the duration of this event at any time due to extreme weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Send a self addressed stamped envelope to the address below for a listing of area hotels. Remember that this is "Presidents weekend" and Greek Peak is a popular downhill area.

CATEGORIES: Teams will be classified as MEN, WOMEN or COED.

REGISTRATION: Send fee and the completed form, one for EACH member of your team, to:
Barbara Dominie - Rt.1, 113A Pine Hill Road - Marathon, NY 13803.

Notice: Hypothermia and frostbite are two real dangers possibly facing competitors. Organizers reserve the right to terminate a competitor's participation if he/she appears to be suffering from exposure to the cold with either hypothermia or frostbite. It is required that competitors bring any food and liquids with them that they might need during this long distance event.