Have you been glued to the Winter Olympics, thinking "Man, costumes should be for more than figure skaters."? Or, "I can ski Uphill And Downhill and I can do it in a Muppets costume!" Well if this or similar thoughts have crossed your mind, then the Al Johnson is for you...
"Loosely based on the efforts of those early pioneers of ski racing, the Al Johnson Memorial Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race is a unique event. It begins with a mass start of approximately 200 men and women. The race course begins near the top of Mt. Crested Butte, climbs six hundred vertical feet to the top of a ridge, then plunges twelve hundred feet down through extreme skiing terrain. Following the start, there is only one control point - a gate at the top of the uphill section. After passing through this point, racers may choose any route to reach the finish gate which is located at the bottom of the "Last Steep." Another short uphill section brings racers to the finish line." The race is followed by an after party at Butte 66 with awards and delicious New Belgium beers.
For more go to: www.aljohnsonrace.com