Use caution on Apex as there has been some excavation work on the ski runs that has buried a few sections of the trail.  Also be aware of deadfall on upper Apex and upper Crescent Mine Grade.  The crew should have these trails cleared  by tomorrow afternoon.

Get out there!

Crescent Mine Grade, John’s, Sweeny’s, Johns ‘99, Link, Little Chief, Empire Link, Ontario Bypass, 4:20, Gravedigger and Spiro should all be good to go.  I believe Mid Mountain is clear from Powerline over to Deer Valley.  Check with Basin Rec to get the lowdown from Powerline over to the Canyons.

Get out and ride!

Welcome to Tuesday Trail Runs, this is a series of  trail runs that are  participant lead and non competitive. You can run with friends and a group or pick up the pace for training, all ability levels are welcome. Runs last from 1 to 1 1/2 hours on trails throughout Park City. Meet promptly at 6PM at the scheduled trailhead and don’t forget your water.

Tuesday Trail Running Series Schedule

Directions to trailheads:

Date    Trail                                                    Meeting Location

June 1: Lost Prospector                                   (City Park at the gazebo)

June 8: Glenwild Trails                                   (Spring Creek Trailhead, Glenwild)

June 15: Round Valley Trail System              (Quinn’s Trailhead)

June 22: Backside Round Valley                    (Old Ranch Road Trailhead)

June 29: Deer Crest Trails                               (Snow Park Lodge)

July 6: Quarry Mountain Trails                       (McLeod Creek/Farm Trailhead, parking area across from white barn)

July 13: Spiro                                                  (Spiro Trailhead, PCMR lower parking lot)

July 20: Cresent Mine Grade                          (Spiro Trailhead, PCMR lower parking lot)

July 27: Flying Dog Trail                                (Meet at Fasteddie’s house, 9060 Flint Way)

August 3: Sun Peak Trails                               (Sun Peak Trailhead-Community Church)

August 7: (Saturday): Jupiter Peak Steeplechase (New start venue, Silver Star Cafe)

August 10: Sweeney’s                                    (Sweeney’s trailhead, upper Lowell Ave.)

August 17: Summit Park Trail System            (Summit Park, the trailhead is located at the intersection of Parkview and   Matterhorn.)

August 21: (Saturday) Park City Half & Full Marathon

August: 24: Mid-Mountain                             (Silver Lake Lodge)

August: 31: Group Favorite, will post when determined

September 11: (Saturday) Mid Mountain Marathon (3^rd and final race of the Triple Trail Challenge)

Welcome to the 5th annual Triple Trail Challenge co hosted by Mountain Trails and Park City Marathon. This challenge is a 3 event stage race over a 5 week period for the personal accomplishment of the hard-core trail warrior.

Date & Race:
August 7 : Jupiter Peak Steeplechase: 16 miles from Park City Mountain Resort (7,000′) to the top of Jupiter Peak (10,000′) and back down. For more information please view the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase post. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE TTC BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF!
August 21 : Park City Half Marathon: (a full marathon, if you can’t help yourself). This out-and back course takes runners from the Newpark area to the turn around near McPolin barn. For more information please visit Park City Marathon.
September 11: Mid Mountain Marathon, a full marathon distance on the Mid Mountain Trail, following the 8,000′ contour. For more information please view the Mid Mountain Marathon post.

Registration:
Register for all 3 races at Runner Card for $160 (half PCM) or $190 (full PCM). Online registration closes August 6 at 5:00 PM MDT. Day of registration fees increase to $175 and $205, get a deal register today! Registration will begin at 7:00 AM at the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase and close at 7:45 AM. Entries are non-refundable. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE TTC BEFORE THE JUPITER PEAK STEEPLECHASE START.

All prior participants will have their jacket embroider with the 2010 logo, all first time participants will receive the signature  fleece jacket embroidered with your accomplishment.

Sponsors:

Wasatch Running Center

Insurance:
The organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during or in connection with the competition nor physical condition of participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the “Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk and Release” Waiver on the official entry form before permitted to participate.

For further information contact Stacey at staceybski@yahoo.com

Watch the 2009 Race on You Tube

Welcome to the 18th annual Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, an endurance race for the trail warrior. This event is a long time Park City tradition, a 16-mile +/- trail running loop on challenging single track trail with 3,000′ of elevation gain. Mountain Trails is proud to announce that the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase is one of the 10 stages of the nationwide trail running series, La Sportiva  Mountain Cup!! For more information on the Mountain Cup series, a nationwide 10-race series, please visit
La Sportiva Mountain Running.

If you would like to participate in the ultimate challenge visit the “Triple Trail Challenge” site. The TTC is a 3 stage race that includes the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, Park City Half Marathon and Mid-Mountain Marathon.

Time & Place:
8:00 AM start. New this year, the run will start at Park City Mountain Resort and finish at the Silver Star Cafe , 1825 Three Kings Drive. Directions to Silver Star Cafe

PARKING: Please park at the start, Park City Mountain Resort/First Time lift. At the finish either walk 10 minutes back to your car or take a 3 minute free ride on the city bus which departs every 20 minutes from the Silver Star Cafe finish. No parking permitted along Three Kings Dr.

Course & Distance:
Approximately a 16 +/- mile trail run from the base of Park City Mountain Resort (7000′) to the (literally) breathtaking top of Jupiter Peak (10,400′) and back, on the challenging single track trails found within the Park City Mountain Resort property. There are 5 aid stations with water, but carrying water is encouraged. Course closes at 1:00 PM. For your safety, we have setup a return to start/finish location. If you are not at Shadow Lake Loop aid station by 10:30 AM (2:30 hours after the start, 5 1/2 to 6 miles from the start) you will be asked to return to the start/finish. If you choose to continue against our recommendations, you do so at your own risk, and we will ask for your bib.

Due to the poor clarity of our map, trail names for the course are provided below. On race day…just follow the blue dots and arrows!

CLIMB: Participants will climb from the base of the First Time lift until they reach Crescent Mine Grade. Follow (CMG) to Mid-Mountain and up the Powerline trail. Runners will then climb Comstock Mine road to Jupiter Access to Pioneer Ridge. Following Pioneer Ridge to Jupiter Peak.

DESCENT: After touching the flag pole at the peak, runners will follow the ridge north to Tri-Counties peak, hop on the Scott’s Bypass Trail until they reach the bottom of Mo-Fo hill. Descend on the double track to Shadow Lake Loop, down the Jupiter Access road to Spiro trail and finally across Silver Spur to the finish.

Course is subject to change

Registration:
Register at Runner Card for $35 through July 31, $45 August 1 through race day. Online registration closes August 6 at 5:00 PM MDT. Day of registration will begin at 7:00 AM for $45 and close at 7:45 AM. Race is capped at 250 participants….don’t be left behind, register now! Entries are non-refundable.
Entry fee includes: Custom logo Mountain Trails socks

Sponsors:

Wasatch Running Center

Volunteer for this event:
We have several volunteer opportunities from registration to timing available. If you have a free morning from 6:45 to 12:30, shifts can be created, we would love your assistance, no skills necessary we’ll train on the spot. Volunteer while your friends and family run! Everyone will receive Mountain Trails water bottle and Powerade T-shirt.

Insurance:
The organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during or in connection with the competition nor physical condition of participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the “Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk and Release” Waiver on the official entry form before permitted to participate.

For additional information contact:
Ginger at ginger@altitudeem.com

Watch on You Tube

The 6th annual Mid Mountain Marathon, presented by Mountain Trails Foundation and Snyderville Basin Recreation, will be held September 11th.  This stunningly scenic single-track trail begins at just under 8100′ and peaks out at 8400′ as it traverses Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and The Colony before descending to The Canyons base area at 6800′.  There are spectacular  vistas, enchanted forests and glowing aspens.
If you would like to participate in the ultimate challenge visit the “Triple Trail Challenge” site. The TTC is a 3 stage race that includes the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, Park City Half Marathon and Mid-Mountain Marathon.

The Canyons Lodging Package

Time & Place:
Bib pickup starts at 6:45 AM  at Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley Resort. Parking  available adjacent to the resort and underground.  Race start is 8:00 AM. Awards at 1:00 PM at The Forum at The Canyons. A drop bag station is available for anyone that would like gear at the finish line. Small grocery bags are provided or you may use your own bag. A free shuttle is available to transport you pack to the start.

Course & Distance:
26.2 miles on single track trail from Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley Resort to The Forum at The Canyons.
Marathon course closes at 2:00 PM. For your safety, we have set up a “free ride home” location. If you are not at Red Pine Lodge located at The Canyons mile 17.9 by 1:00 PM you will be asked to head back to the finish in the gondola. If you choose to continue against our recommendations, you do so at your own risk, and will be asked for your bib.
There are 10 aid stations,mile 2.9 (water only), 4.8, 8.5, 10.4, 14.8, 16, 17.9, 19.9, 21.5, 22.8 all have water, Clif Shots and Clif Blocks, every other has Gatorade and bananas.

The course will be altered due to construction, updates will be posted as soon as they become available.

Registration:
Register Runner Card for $65 through August 15 , $75  August 16 through September 3,  5PM MDT, No registration after September 3.
Race is capped at 250 participants….don’t be left behind, register now! Entries are non-refundable.
Entry fee includes: 10 aid stations, libations and much, much more.

Sponsors:

Wasatch Running Center

For race photos visit
Zazoosh

Volunteer for this event:
We have several volunteer opportunities from aid stations,  registration to timing available. Shifts can be created, we would love your assistance, no skills necessary we’ll train on the spot. Volunteer while your friends and family run!

Insurance:
The organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during or in connection with the competition nor physical condition of participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the “Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk and Release” Waiver on the official entry form before permitted to participate.

For additional information contact: Ginger at ginger@altitudeem.com

Watch the 2008 fun on You Tube!

Welcome to the 30th annual Tour des Suds mountain bike hill climb. This event is a 7 mile mountain bike climb from City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 1,700′ elevation gain. Participants are urged to don ‘festive’ costumes and celebrate the end of the mountain bike season in a spirited manner!! Crazy costumes, crazy bikes is the concept!

Time & Place:
Start is located in City Park, 1354 Park Ave, Park City, UT 84060. Race starts at 10:00 AM. Pre-registered riders can pick up race number at City Park starting at 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Course & Distance:
A mass start from City Park  to the top of Guardsman Pass. The distance is a 7 mile hill climb on single and double track trail, with a 2,700′ elevation gain. Course will be marked with arrows and dots in blue chalk.

Registration & Additional Information:
Register at  Runner Card for $30. Registration closes Friday, September 18 at 5PM. Day of registration is available starting at 8:00 AM for $35. There is a $5 day of registration fee increase, so sign up early.  The first 200 registered will receive custom Tour des Suds socks.
After event/prizes, food and beverages will be available for all participants. The post race festivities will take place, in conjunction with the Park Silly Sunday Market, on the Town Lift Deck, located on Lower Main Street. Prizes for best costumes will be awarded. If you plan on consuming beer at the event, please have your identification on hand to prove your age. Participants without proper identification will not be allowed to imbibe.

Insurance:
The organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during or in connection with the competition nor physical condition of participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the “Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk and Release” Waiver on the official entry form before permitted to participate.

For additional information or if you would like to volunteer contact:
Ginger at ginger@altitudeem.com