White Mountains 100

Excellent news!  The 2010 race is on!  The BLM permit request has been approved.

A handful of you know that I’ve volunteered for several outpost and trail volunteer positions with the Iditarod and The White Mountains 100 races.  I’ve been contacted by the organizers of both with the go ahead.  (now I just need to pitch it to my boss). If it works out I plan to run the White Mountains course before the race – just to get some winter  and cold weather trekking and camping in this year.  Winter in the islands has been really mild with little snow.

I can’t tell you how jazzed I am to be a part of this event!   Thanks Ed!

Below is a little about the race as taken from the official White Mountains 100 website.

Are you ready for an adventure in the remote beauty of interior Alaska? Come north to Fairbanks, Alaska for the inaugural White Mountains 100-mile ultra race. The race course cuts through the heart of the jagged limestone peaks that define the White Mountains National Recreation Area. This rugged wilderness will challenge racers with a variety of terrain and trail conditions, satisfying even the most experienced

White Mountains 100 Route

winter athlete. Steep climbs, bowel-clenching descents, sharp turns, areas of active overflow, glare ice, tree stumps, roots, and bare tussocks are all part of the White Mountains trail network. Sub-zero temperatures, strong winds, along with blowing and drifting snow may add to the excitement. Traverse this diverse landscape on skis, bike, or just your feet.

Click the map image to the right for a larger version of the race course.  Visit the White Mountains 100 official website for more information.