Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle at Squaw 10am
To see results from the competition, click HERE!
Teams of two will take on the Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle (course designed by Helly Hansen athlete Chris Davenport) and compete for an all-expense-paid trip to the final Battle in the Bowls on March 29 in Aspen/Snowmass.
Details:
- Registration is from 8-9:30am (in front of the Squaw Valley Special Tickets Office and the Squaw Valley Sport Shop).
- The Battle begins at 10am sharp at High Camp. All participants must be at High Camp and ready to race by 9:50am.
- Cost: $75 per team (not including lift ticket).
- Each team will be scored on fastest time for 2 hikes and 5 designated points across the mountain - map and directions at registration.
- Teams will utilize Flaik GPS device to track their performance (provided for free).
- There will also be other categories any team can win after completing the designated bowls; Fastest Hike, Most Vertical, Most Runs and Most Lift Rides.
- Each participant will receive a Helly Hansen Lifa piece.
- Official after party from 2pm onward at Le Chamois.
Additionally...each team must (ski, snowboard, or mixed) complete the hikes that will be scouted by Chris Davenport. Dori Poles (bamboo poles) will be placed at the top and bottom of each hike and participants will need to go through in order for their hike or run to count. The top three teams with the best times to complete the hikes and complete the course and checkpoints will be awarded prizes. Participants will be using a Flaik GPS device to track everything. Teams can ski anywhere once they have completed the designated bowls for extra points.
Bottom Line: Prepare for Battle.
