Competitors Challenge Vermont’s Highest Mountain
 
Over 300 mountain bikers and runners will have a rare opportunity to challenge the terrain of Mount Mansfield during the Catamount Trail Association’s Race to the Top of Vermont on August 31st. Considered one of the toughest hill climbs in the East, world class runners and mountain bikers will join weekend warriors in their quest to be the first to the top of the famous Mount Mansfield Toll Road in Stowe, VT.

For seasoned racers, the goal will be to beat their rival competitors in head to head competition. Others will have only one objective in mind, to maintain their momentum on the 4.5 mile climb to the Toll Road summit. The shaded dirt road has numerous switchbacks over the first three miles, then opens to spectacular above tree-line views for the last 1.5 miles. Spectators and race officials will greet competitors when they reach the finish line, an impressive 2,550 vertical feet above the start.

The Toll Road will be closed to autos during the event, allowing participants complete access to the course. Racers will be treated to a post race meal, raffle, and awards following the event. Visit www.catamounttrail.org for race details and entry forms or call (802) 864-5794.

The Catamount Trail Association is a non-profit, member-driven organization that develops, manages, and conserves the 300-mile Catamount Ski Trail. All proceeds will go to protecting and conserving the last 90 unprotected miles of this backcountry skier’s paradise. “The Length of Vermont on Skis”

Has anyone received their race DVD that they purchased on race day? I tried to email criscresy@yahoo.com (the vidographer) but get an error message? Thanks.

They probably couldn't read your bib number. Supposedly there is a LOST & FOUND section, but I had no idea how to get to it. They only had two finish line pics for me. I was hoping for some course pics. The site where the pictures are hosted is awful. Brightroom does a much better job.

How come the pictures aren't coming up? I put in my bib number and they're not showing!!

http://www.sportstopphoto.com/

Cheer up, Ravioli! I understand there is an opening for resident yeti...
CThayer

On Jun 26, 2008, at 10:26 AM, QT - Ravioli wrote:

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Still looking for a ride down. It gets cold up here at night and this heat sheet doesn't provide much warmth. Let me know.

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If you click on your name in the results, you will be taken to the photographer's web site. Last I checked, the photos were not there yet. Usually takes a week or so before they are available for these type of events. Be patient. Should be there by next Monday I would think. Nobody expects to actually look good, do they? :)

Actually, I just checked, and the link to the photographer's web site has now been taken out of the searchable results. Hmmm, not sure what is going on with that.

I can't understand why there has not been any posting of the photos. Pictures were taken by sportstop photgraphy but i can't seem to find it.

Saw photos on Granite State's site. Only the leaders. Google the race, 2008 results.

On Jun 24, 2008, at 10:57 AM, QT - Allan wrote:

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Saw lots of photos being taken during the race. Assume these are for sale, but don't see any info on the website. Does anybody know who the vendor is, and whether the photos are up yet?

Thanks.

Congrats on beating 2 hrs! I knew I was out classed when the
daughter of an apparent mother-daughter team celebrated the half-way mark by skipping!
Thanks for the company.
Charlie

On Jun 23, 2008, at 1:52 PM, QT - aabend wrote:

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Anyone know where we can see photos from the race?

You're an animal, Charles! Nice to meet you. Great race!

Aaron

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Hi Matt, sorry I missed you. Finished in 2:16, refueled a little and headed down Lion Head. Passed some other racers (3, one woman) above Tuckerman's who had changed into boots. Made HoJo's at 1:01, road at 2:02, and start at 2:26.(times from summit) That last road bit no fun, but Raymond was lovely in spots, like running on a balsam
pillow. I almost missed the junction. It's way closer to HoJo's than one would think, and I had just got into cruise mentality when I happened to notice the back of a white sign. Passed it and looked back, and sure enough, "Raymond Path." Just the kind of neglected trail I like. Deduct view time and I might have had positive
splits! Anyway, together we'd all have missed the turn, as I am easily distracted. Glad you had a good one.
Charlie

On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:51 AM, QT - Matt wrote:

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Sorry I didn't catch up with you Charles, saw the roaming note and left it at that. Hung around at the top cheering a while and saw a bunch of hikers heading down so went off myself for a run down the trails. Luckily avoided breaking an ankle but of course missed the turnoff for Raymond and ended up running back on the road from Pinkham. Hope all had a great time!

I am full now. Giving rides to Paul and John.