The Five Peaks

2012 Race Date is Saturday April 7th

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 16:57

Train hard and we'll see you in April.

April 6th update - Recommended skins and Pk 7 climb

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 10:48

The final skin up the NW side of Peak 7 has full snow coverage, no hiking required. The snow is firm wind-scoured smooth to wind coral reef. The 500 ft. pitch getting to the Magic Gate favors 20 low-angle switch backs and good skinning technique on the smooth surface. Sorry, unless 50 Austrian Army members show up, we won't be able to bang in a deep skin track.

April 5th Update - Registration/packet pickup moved to Mt. Outfitters

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 15:35

By popular demand, race registration/packet pickup has been moved to Mountain Outfitters at 112 S. Ridge St. in Breckenridge. Mountain Outfitters is located one block East of Main St.

After the race, we've moved Happy Hour at Kenosha Steakhouse up to one pm and it'll run right into dinner. Racers will equipped to re-fuel with two beer tickets a food ticket. Awards and the raffle are now at 5 pm.

April 3rd Update

Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 12:52

It just keeps snowing. Before today's storm Breckenridge Ski Resort had a 108" base. Weather this week looks good early in the week and a chance of snow Thursday through race morning. A few inches of fresh will make for nice race-day skiing. Notes:

March 18th Course Update - Peak 7 Climb is back, and it's bigger.

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 13:49

Yes it's true - the Peak 7 climb that made the post-race beer taste even better is back and it's bigger. We've moved the bottom of the climb down the hill and out of the ski area boundary via the Ore Bucket backcountry gate.

We're also going to Peak 9 a second time via The Buttress and the north ridge. Racers should expect very firm spring snow for this climb (it's full sun) so we'll require crampons if conditions require.

Updated course map attached:

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Walk-up registration at Mountain Outfitters in Breckenridge

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 14:19

In-person registration is now open at Mountain Outfitters located at 112 S. Ridge St. and Amazing Grace at 213 Lincoln Ave. in Breckenridge CO. On-line registration is available at athlete360.com.

2011 The Five Peaks Registration to open soon

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2011 - 06:20

Registration for the 2011 Five Peaks will be opening in the next 7 days - stay tuned and keep training. We certainly have plenty of snow and we're looking forward to good skiing in April.

2011 Race Date is Saturday, April 9th

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 20:48

Stay tuned this Fall for more news on the 2011 Five Peaks event. We're looking at a few small course changes (don't worry it won't get any shorter) and other things to make the second annual Five Peaks even better than the first.

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April 8th Course Update

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 20:00

Weather continues to look very good for race day. We're making a small change to the descent off Peak 9: the course will go down the Corner Chute NOT East Twin Chute. It's better skiing and a more direct line to the Avilauncher. See you at the Riverwalk Center tomorrow evening for the race meeting.