Just a few quick updates as we get close to this year’s event:
Weather & Conditions
There are a few inches of snow on the trail as of today but that could all change by Friday depending how much it warms up. Pulling a sled should be OK. Skiing will likely be a last minute decision.
Switching Event
It is no problem to switch mode or distance – but you must do so before or when you pick up your bib. You cannot change after that.
Course
- Butternut Lake is frozen and we will use is for the 80 mile start and 160 mile turnaround.
- The route from Co Rd E to Butternut Lake Lodge will be well marked
- GPX files:
- The 2023 file for the 160-mile linked in a post below is not accurate for the ~3 miles to/from BLL as it uses only road. This year, the course will use the trails and lake from Co Rd E.
- The 2023 file for the 80-mile linked in a post below is not accurate for the first ~4 miles as it starts in Park Falls. This year, the 80-mile will start at BLL and use the lake and trails to Co Rd E.
- If anyone wishes to create a GPX file for this year’s course following the “Lake route”, let me know and I can confirm the specific route!
Mandatory Stuff
- Gear check
- Bring all required gear. You will not get your bib if you do not pass gear check.
- Do NOT bring bikes/sleds inside, do not ask us to go outside to look at gear on your bikes/sleds.
- Make sure your lights meet the requirements of this list (scroll down).
- If you have lights not on the list and you believe they meet the requirement, email us ahead of time so that we can add them to the list.
- Pre-event meeting
- The meeting is mandatory for all participants no matter how many times you have done the event
- It is your responsibility to know about all course changes, checkpoint rules, etc.