On August 3rd in Fayston, Vermont: NENSA, High Peaks Cyclery, and the Central Vermont Co-Op are happy to host the tenth addition of the App Gap Challenge, kicking off the High Peaks Cyclery Rollerski Series(VIDEO from last year)- Registration is limited to the first 300 registrants, attendees will experience a true XC mountain festival including live music. Beverages donated by Lawson's Finest Liquids featuring the App Gap Saison as well as delicious BBQ and food provided by Mad River Glen. There couldn't be a better reason to head to the gap.
Competitors will ski a pursuit format, starting with skate, and transitioning to classic mid course at the parking lot of Mad River Glen, before making the push to the top. Come and try and break the course record for $100 cash or challenge yourself to a spectacular ski up the eastern slope of the Green Mountains. There will be Day of Race Registration at Mad River Glen from 8 to 8:30 as space permits. Online registration closes on August 1st at 5pm. Course inspection and transition set-up immediately following completed registration. 9:25am and 9:30am start.
The field size will be limited to the first 300 registrants. Running a safe event is our #1 goal. The event is permitted to close the westbound lane of traffic - competitors must respect this closure at all times. Helmets required. A pilot car will be provided to shuttle one way traffic through the closure – delays could be up to 20 minutes between 9:00-11:00am. Thank you for your patience and we hope you can enjoy the event and celebration afterwards. Music 1:00-3:00pm.
Spectators and fans are encouraged to join in the fun by parking in the Mad River Glen parking lot and enjoy on foot. Competitors include Olympians Sophie Caldwell, Simi Hamilton, Caitlin Patterson and many past and future National Champion cross country skiers. The App Gap Challenge has grown to be the premier rollerski event in North America. Watch the races, have a saison, some great BBQ and listen to some sweet tunes provided by local favorite Sabouyouma.
The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the umbrella organization for Nordic skiing events in the region. We are a member supported service organization that promotes the culture of cross-country skiing by creating opportunities for athletes, coaches, and officials of all levels.
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