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2012 results are posted on the Results tab. Gongratulations to the winning team of Eric Sullivan and Mike Kloser. Pictures are up on the COSMIC Facebook site.
2012 Race Date is Saturday, April 7th 2012.
March 31st Race course UPDATE: Yes, we have snow! There will be some small changes to improve the skiing: The descent of Wacky's has been moved to Zoot's, the climb to the summit of Pk 8 has moved to "Ivan 2", which will be a steep snow boot pack (next to 9 Lives on the trail map). The Recreation course is unchanged from the map.
This year's 2012 third annual Five Peaks presented by CAMP is a going off on April 7th. The new course for 2012 includes six ascents (two boot pack climbs) for a total of approximately 8,000'. The Recreation course has three ascents for a total of 4,500' of climbing. Maps may be downloaded on the Course tab of this site.
All entrants receive a new 2012 COSMIC BUFF in their goodie bag, an entry in the raffle, free Upslope beer and a bbq meal at Carter Park for the awards ceremony.
For special T5P lodging rates click HERE.
In-person registration is at Mountain Outfitters and Amazing Grace in Breckenridge, on-line registration at: athlete360.com.
Friday packet pickup/late registration is at Mountain Outfitters from 4-7 pm. Please read News/Updates page for important updates the week prior to the race.
A special thank you to the CAMP, The Town of Breckenridge, Breckenridge Ski Resort and the Breckenridge Ski Patrol for making The Five Peaks possible.
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The Five Peaks includes approximately 8,000 ft. of vertical and multiple ascents in the Ten Mile Range behind and in Breckenridge Ski Resort. Eighty teams of two will skin, climb, ski and traverse Peaks 9, 8 and 7.
The Five Peaks is sponsored by the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC). "BOEC expands the potential of people with disabilities and special needs through meaningful, educational and inspiring outdoor experiences." To learn more about the BOEC and to donate, please visit www.boec.org.
Required gear: skis/skins/backpack/beacon/shovel/probe/helmet/wind layer/extra gloves/balaclava or Buff.
Saturday April 7th, 2012
Event Schedule
Friday:
4-7 PM: Late registration and packet pickup at Mountain Outfitters at 112 S. Ridge St.
Directions to registration: Go one block East at the Main St. stoplight, then right (south) on Ridge St. Mountain Outfitters is half a block on the left.
6-6:15 PM - Optional race meeting, course and weather update for racers.
Saturday:
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM - Racers arrive for gear check. Note on gear: racers can leave gear at and around the starting line. We'll transport all the clothes to the finish area.
5:45 AM - 6:20 AM- Maggie Base Area Peak 9 - Mandatory beacon and gear check-in
6:20 AM Start area - Pre-race course briefing
6:30 AM NEW Race Start time
9:30 - 10:30 AM - First Recreation course finishers
1 PM - Cut-off times enforced, racers still on course will not do any additional climbs and be directed to final climb of course.
2:30 PM - Course is closed
10 AM - 5 PM - Racers collect clothes at base area of Peak 7 and take gondola to base area
4 PM-7 PM - Beer and BBQ in Carter Park
5 PM- Awards and raffle at Carter Park
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2011 race results are attached on the Results page. Photos from Kevin Krill at Crested Butte photograpy are HERE.
2010 Results and photos are on Results page.
2010 Race photos from Kate Lapides are here.
2010 Race photos from Liam Doran are here.
