Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to dust off your snowshoes, if you haven’t already, and go work up a sweat in the snow. It’s time for the Yeti snowshoe series!
As title sponsor for the 2012 series, Mountain Equipment Co-op is once again lending its support to this great winter event and we encourage you to check it out. The series is designed for all ages and provides both a Sport (~5km) and an Eduro (~10km) course so you can choose what level of challenge you are looking for. So get out there and join the excitment! Even if you don’t actually take part, go out and cheer on the participants and see what it’s all about, ‘cuz everyone has loads of fun.
This is the Yeti’s 11th season, and they are excited to be moving forward with a brand new partner – 5 Peaks Adventures. While 5 Peaks might be new to the Yeti series, they’re definitely not new to the world of trail running or organizing events. So welcome aboard 5 Peaks – it’s going to be a great series. Once again, the venues are stunning; the prizes are awesome; the food, coffee, and other goodies at the finish line are delicious; and the experience and fun times are exhilarating. What’s not to like?
As per last year, the first event will be held at Mount Washington, this Saturday, January 28. But what’s new for this year is that the second event is heading east – it’s being held high atop the Niagara escarpment at the Scenic Caves Nordic Centre in Blue Mountain, Ontario. Then the final event comes back to BC and the fabulous Whistler Olympic Park at Callaghan Valley.
So what are you waiting for? Get out your snowshoes and go look for a Yeti (hint: they like the snow, not the couch). Registration is available online, by mail, or on race day for those who leave things to the last minute. Have fun!









