The 20th annual Colorado Governor's Cup features strong snowshoeing component.
Two decades ago, and three Colorado governors ago, the Governor's Cup was created as a competitive cross-country ski event. It is now an example of 21st century winter sports diversity with snowshoe racing added and both ski and snowshoe races and tours as part of the program -- not surprising with its strong ties to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness.
The 20th annual Governor's Cup, now sponsored by Wells Fargo, returns to Devil's Thumb Ranch near Winter Park this Saturday, February 24, beginning with 8:00 a.m. registration (on-line registration is also possible until the 22nd). The 5- and 10-kilometer snowshoe racers respectively do one one or two laps on a packed 5K rolling loop. Snowshoe racers compete for $550 prize money in the 10K ($100, $75, $50 to the top three male and female finishers, plus a $50 lap-crossing premium). Both race distances begin at 10:00 a.m.
The 5K snowshoe tour is just plain fun -- filling fun if you wish. It takes off immediately after the snowshoe racers and follows the same 5K loop course, but tourers are wa-a-a-ay more likely than competitors to stop at the feed stations serving coffee, chocolates, and cookies. The event will be followed by an optional barbecue. Everything culiminates at the 2:00 p.m. awards ceremony, which is hopefully early enough to beat the worst traffic over Berthoud Pass and on I-70.
Call 800-933-4339 for details, including entry fees for the race or the tour.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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