Inferno Penthalon

[Angus]

has anyone ever participated and can you describe the course. i can't find any informationo on the friends of tuckerman's site. thanks. thinking I might attempt next year. probably just early season wishing!

 

[ga2ski]

I competed on a 5-person team in 2004. I did the ski leg.

Essentially it is a 10k from Storyland over Geln Ledge Road to attitash. A six 6.2 mile paddle down the saco to the Humphrey's ledge swimming hole . An 18-mile bike ride over Glen Ridge road and up 16 to pInkham. Then the hike into Tuckermans. Then hike up top the top of the GS ski course. Location of the GS differs year to year depending on conditions in the bowl.

It is fun time. Well being on a team. It would be very tiring as an individual.

here is a link to the 2006 handbook with a better trail description: http://www.friendsoftuckerman.org/infernopdf/activehanbook.pdf

 

[awf170]

We should have an Alpine Zone team. I'll do the hike/run up to Tucks.8)

 

[ga2ski]

I'll hike/ski or hike up the bowl. The only downfall is it is expensive.

 

[Vortex]

We have some bikers here also. If I see a few more posts we can make a trip and event.

 

[skibum1321]

I'll hike/ski or hike up the bowl. The only downfall is it is expensive.

How expensive are we talking? I'd probably be up for doing the biking leg if it isn't too much.

 

[ga2ski]

How expensive are we talking? I'd probably be up for doing the biking leg if it isn't too much.

Last year it was $375 per team ($75 per person). $100 if you are doing the whole thing by yourself.

When I did the event in 2004 it was $500 per team and we were lucky enough to have our comapny pay the entry fee.

 

[Vortex]

Post if your wiling to pay $100 to do this. If not then its not worth taking the next step. Sounds like fun. I would not be interested myself though.

 

[ga2ski]

I'll do it if Greg sponsors us:wink: . Great publicity for the site. Otherewise it is a fun event to go and watch. I can always hike there for free.

 

[molecan]

Wow, I never knew the run/bike legs of this go right past my house at the top of Glen Ledge Rd. Guess I've never been there on those weekends.

If you are planning on doing it next year, I'd be willing to set up an AlpinZone table to provide refreshments roadside during the race, and could provide Apres in the bar in the basement afterwards.

Although, after 2 laps of Glen Ledge/Jericho Road, would anyone even want to come back up?
-Coleman

 

[Vortex]

I'm sure Kickstand would be into the socail aspect of this also. I'll make a trip and event thread, but then you guys go for it.

 

[skibum1321]

Being listed on the Friends of Tuckerman website seems like some good exposure for AZ

 

[ALLSKIING]

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