Fat Dog 100 Trail Race

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Friday August 16 to Sunday August 18, 2013

Most scenic ultra in Canada.

Race Details

When:

August 16-18, 2013

Why:

Stunning alpine views, meadows of wild flowers, good mix of technical and non-technical trails, very little forest service road, point to point, challenging profile, sumptuous aid stations, great organization, enthusiastic volunteers, and a lake at the end for soaking. SERIOUSLY SCENIC.

Race Director:

Heather Macdonald, assisted by Peter Watson

Distances:

120 miles, 70 mile, 50 mile, 30 mile, 20 mile and 6-9 relay legs that cover 120 mile route. This is a challenging course. The 120 mile event is not for beginners.

Difficulty

Challenging race due to climbs. Technical and non-technical mix. One river crossing for 120 mile and relay (has current, ropes provided). 120 mile race has elevation gain of 8673 metres, just short of Everest at 8848 metres. Racers have said the only race that is harder is Hardrock.

Where:

120 mile and relay start near Keremeos in Cathedral Provincial Park.
70 mile starts in E.C. Manning Provincial Park.
50 mile starts in E.C. Manning Provincial Park.
30 mile starts in Skagit Valley Provincial Park.
20 mile starts in Skagit Valley Provincial Park.
Some of the trails are in remote locations. See photos below.
This is wine and fruit country.

How to Get There:

From Vancouver, take Highway 1 to Hope, then Highway 3 to Manning Park. Follow the signs to Lightning Lake "DAY" parking. It takes about 2.5-3 hours to get there. Allow plenty of time.

Mandatory Briefing:

See Race Guide.

Start Times:

These times were updated Jan 29, 2013.
120 mile at 10 a.m. Friday morning at Lakeview Creek Campground parking lot on Ashnola River Road near Keremeos.
Relay at 10 a.m. Friday at Lakeview Creek Campground parking lot on Ashnola River Road near Keremeos.
70 mile 7 a.m. Saturday in Manning Park across from Manning Park Lodge on north side of Hwy 3, up the paved road to top parking lot to start on Heather Trail from the parking lot.
50 mile starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at Cayuse Flats on Hwy 3.
30 mile starts at 8 a.m. Saturday at Shawatum aid station on Silver Skagit Road.
20 mile starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at Skyline aid station on Silver Skagit Road.

Sign In:

Sign in 30 minutes before your race start. Check Race Guide for mandatory briefings.

Training Camp:

Training Camp July (dates TBD). Cabin holds 9 people. Cost for cabin: $25 per person for night. If you have your own accommodation, there is no cost to join run. You must be self-sufficient. Distance about 50-59 km. Contact Heather asap if you plan to attend. mountainmadness@telus.net

Orientation Runs:

Skagit Route description. Always check this website to confirm before traveling. Recommended route: Skagit Valley out and back. Meet at Sumallo Grove parking lot at 9 am. There is a BC Parks sign marking this location on Hwy 3. It is located about 20 minutes from Hope and about 15 minutes from Manning Park Lodge. Let me know the distance you want to do. On race day, this section will be a night run for many people.

120 mile Logistics:

The race starts near Keremeos and finishes in Manning Park so your car needs to be in Manning Park at the end. You leave your car in Manning and we will bus you to Keremeos AND to the race start but we will not be returning to the start area at the end of the race so don't leave your vehicle in Keremeos. Elks Motel in Keremeos: 1-888-499-7773 (toll free).

Finish Line Where to Stay:

NOTE: Manning Park Resort has been sold which is GREAT news. (Manning Park Lodge has reserved rooms for the race: cabins ($206 TBD) and queen rooms ($116 TBD). Tell them you are staying for the race. These rooms are available at those rates until July 17 only.) Camping is available: Lightning Lakes campground spots can be reserved starting in June; all reservations must go through Discover Camping 1 800 689 9025. There is also some first-come-first-served camping in Manning Park. Sunshine Valley resort cabins and RV park is close by, between Manning Park and Hope. Hope is 30 minutes away from Manning Park Lodge and has many motels. Princeton is 45 minutes from Manning Park and has lots of hotels. Another link for Princeton. Eastgate has some cabin rentals: River Road Manning Park Cottage Rentals.

Cutoff:

120 miles: 48 hours.
70 mile: 27 hours total. Relay total: 48 hours. 50 mile total: 23 hours. 30 mile total: 12 hours. See Race Guide for more target times and cutoff locations.

Requirements:

For the 120 mile, you should have completed 100 mile race previously OR a difficult race of less distance. For 70 mile, you must have completed at least a 50 km race. Participation in trail maintenance is also a requirement (8 hours) and may be done anywhere. You can substitute any volunteer work OR VOLUNTEERS on race day if there is no trail maintenance available in your area. Please have proof of your involvement; see form. Mail completed form to address indicated on form. Relay team members need only 4 hours each as maintenance requirement.
First timer for 120 mile, we RECOMMEND a pacer for at least the last leg from Skyline aid stn to finish.

Awards:

Lightning Lake. Belt buckle for 120 milers (2 versions based on finish time, see photo in Race Guide), medals for 70, 50, 30 mile and top relay teams. Draw prizes and special awards.
Hot Dog award record (fastest Heather to Cayuse Flats 32 km descent) = John Neels in 3:37.
Wild Dog award for wild animal sighting.

Crews:

Crew and Relay Team Driving instructions. We recommend a crew for the 120 mile race. Pacers can run with 120 milers for the last half of the race provided you have checked in with the aid station; one pacer at a time (you could have one pacer do miles 60 to 90 and then another pacer do miles 90 to 120). We need to know ahead of time if you plan to pace your runner as you need to pick up a bib. Racers who are over 60 years may have a pacer for full route.

Race Guide:

Race Guide has been updated for 2013. A good headlamp makes a big difference; check out this article by Peter Watson.

Pacer Quest

Are you available to pace 120 miler? Do 30 or 60 miles?

Relay Quest:

Are you available to join a team?

Post Race:

We will feed you. Showers available behind the lodge in Loon Lagoon for $5 (check in at lodge reception).

Sustainability:

Reduce, reuse, recycle. Think local.

Rides:

Need a ride?

Contact:

Send an email to mountainmadness@telus.net

Registration

Online

Register online at UltraSignup.com. Click Entrants to see who is signed up. Mountain Madness past clinic members get 10% discount; I will give you a coupon code.

Mail

2013 mail in form is linked here. Mail to Mountain Madness, 518 East 15th Street, North Vancouver B.C. Canada V7L 2S1.

Fees:

120 mile fees: before Jan 30, $160; by Apr 30 $180; by Aug 9 $200.
70 mile fees: before Jan 30, $100; by Apr 30 $120, by Aug 9 $140.
50 mile fees: before Jan 30 $95; by Apr 30 $105; by Aug 9 $120.
30 mile fees: before Jan 30 $75; by Apr 30 $85; by Aug 9 $100
Relay fees: before Jan 30, $315 per team, by Apr 30 $360 per team, by Aug 9 $405 per team.
20 mile fees: before Jan 30 $45; by Apr 30 $50; by Aug 9 $55.
Canadians note: online registration is in US dollars; mail in registration is in Canadian dollars.

Shirts:

Included if you register by July 31. After that, size is not guaranteed. Note: you will want the shirt.

Mail In Confirmed

2013 mail in confirmed: Angela Duso relay team.

Race Day

You must register by Aug 9 at midnight. Mail must arrive by that date. No race day registration.

Package Pickup and Briefing

See Schedule of Events in race guide.

Sponsor Package

Interested in becoming a sponsor and gaining legendary status? Check the sponsor package.

Route Details

Start

120 miler and relay start near Keremeos in Cathedral Provincial Park.
70 mile starts in E.C. Manning Provincial Park.
50 mile starts in E.C. Manning Provincial Park.
30 mile starts in Skagit Valley Provincial Park.
20 mile starts in Skagit Valley Provincial Park.

Maps

Professional mapmaker map of entire course as pdf (Bob Plummer mapmaker). Google Earth TrailHunger.com site showing the entire course. 50 mile route (note that there is an out and back at Cascades not shown). 120 mile route. 70 mile route. Leg 1 from Lakeview to Centennial. Leg 2 Trapper Lake Trail. Leg 3 Bonnevier. Leg 4 Heather. Leg 5 Skagit. Leg 6 Skyline. 20 mile route, see Leg 6.

120 mile

Elevation gain: 8672.7 metres or 28,453.7 feet
Elevation loss: 8278.1 metres or 27,159.1 feet

Record times: 27:59 (men, Hassan Lotfi-Pour), 35:18:18 (women, Diana Widdowson) set in 2010.

Leg 1 Cathedral: Starts in the parking lot at Lakeview Creek Campground Trailhead on Ashnola River Road (about 23 km from Keremeos). Lakeview Trail ascends to Cathedral Lakes area (aid), and joins with Centennial, ascends Centennial briefly, then route descends on Centennial Trail to Wall Creek Bridge at Ashnola River Road (aid). Equal ascent and descent. 29 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 2 Trapper Lake: Most technical trail. At Ashnola River Road, leg 2 takes Centennial Trail to Trapper Aid at Easy Going Creek (aid), then follows Trapper Lake Trail to Calcite Creek (aid), down to Pasayten River (has current), cross river (aid) and follow bridge to Hwy #3. Travel south on the road to Upper Pasayten River Road near Manning Eastgate, cross Hwy #3 to Eastgate Road to Bonnevier Trail (aid). Equal ascent and descent. 37 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 3 Bonnevier: From aid station at Hwy 3, ascend Eastgate Road to Bonnevier Trail to junction at Heather Trail (aid). Mainly ascent. Single track, views at the top, very few streams. Will take longer than you think. 19 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 4 Heather: At junction of Bonnevier and Heather, follow Heather Trail (outstanding views) to Nicomen Lake (aid). Descend Grainger Creek and Hope Pass Trails to Cayuse Flats (aid) and Skagit Bluffs Trail, and on to Cascades (aid) parking lot. Undulating, streams, long descent. 40 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 5 Skagit: From Cascades aid station at Hwy #3, trail heads into Dewdney Trail, then follows Hwy #3 south 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area (aid). Take Skagit Trail to Centennial Trail to Shawatum (aid) out and back and then continue on Centennial to Skyline (aid) out and back. Undulating, easiest terrain. 36 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 6 Skyline: Take Skyline II to Camp Mowich (aid) to Skyline I (aid) and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park (aid). Mainly a roller coaster climb with amazing views. 32 km. Profile and photos.

Relay (up to 9 legs)

Your team can decide how to do legs, from 2-9 runners and in any combination.

Record times: PRR Jets 25:51 in 2010 (mixed), 27:29 Goshawk 2012 (men) and 32:58 Knee Crunching Broads in 2010 (women).

Relay Leg 1 Cathedral: Starts in the parking lot at Lakeview Creek Campground Trailhead on Ashnola River Road (about 23 km from Keremeos). Lakeview Trail ascends to Cathedral Lakes area (aid), and joins with Centennial, ascends Centennial briefly, then route descends on Centennial Trail to Wall Creek Bridge at Ashnola River Road (aid). Equal ascent and descent. 29 km. Profile and photos.

Relay Leg 2 Ashnola: At Ashnola River Road, this leg takes Centennial Trail to Trapper Aid at Easy Going Creek (aid). Ascent on single track and burned out forest. 7 km.

Relay Leg 3 Trapper Lake: Most technical trail. From Trapper Aid at Easy Going Creek this leg follows Trapper Lake Trail to Calcite Creek (aid), down to Pasayten River (has current), cross river (aid) and follow bridge to Hwy #3. Travel south on the road to Upper Pasayten River Road near Manning Eastgate, cross Hwy #3 to Eastgate Road to Bonnevier Trail (aid). 30 km.

Relay Leg 4 Bonnevier: From aid station at Hwy 3, ascend Eastgate Road to Bonnevier Trail to junction at Heather Trail (aid). Mainly ascent with a couple of valley dips. Single track, views at the top, very few streams. Will take longer than you think. 19 km. Profile and photos.

Relay Leg 5 Heather: At junction of Bonnevier and Heather, follow Heather Trail (outstanding views) to Nicomen Lake (aid). Descend Grainger Creek and Hope Pass Trails to Cayuse Flats (aid). Undulating, streams, long descent. 32 km.

Relay Leg 6 Cayuse Flats: From Cayuse Flats along Skagit Bluffs Trail to Cascades (aid) parking lot. Undulating on single track with some streams and peekaboo views. 8 km.

Relay Leg 7 Cascades: From Cascades aid station at Hwy #3, trail heads left into Dewdney Trail, then follows Hwy #3 south 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area (aid). Take Skagit Trail to Centennial Trail to Shawatum (aid). Undulating, easiest terrain beside river. 21 km.

Relay Leg 8 Shawatum: From Shawatum (aid) on Silver Skagit Road along Centennial to Skyline (aid). Undulating, easy terrain. 15 km.

Relay Leg 9 Skyline: Take Skyline II on Silver Skagit Road to Camp Mowich (aid) to Skyline I (aid) and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park (aid). Mainly a roller coaster climb with amazing views. Best climber should do this leg. 33 km. Profile and photos.

70 mile Route

The 70 mile race starts in Manning Park across highway from Manning Park Lodge up at the highest parking lot near Blackwall Peak. The drive up the mountain is about 17 km. Race starts at parking lot. Your route consists of Blackwall Peak to Heather intersection at Bonnevier and then Legs 4-6.

Record times: 17:15 in 2012 (men, Daniel Vargo), 19:36 in 2012 (women, Naomi Humenny).

Blackwall Peak to Heather Intersection: Take Heather Trail from the upper parking lot and you reach Heather intersection at Bonnevier (aid). 6 km. Description and photos.

Leg 4 Heather: At junction of Bonnevier and Heather, follow Heather Trail (outstanding views) to Nicomen Lake (aid). Descend Grainger Creek and Hope Pass Trails to Cayuse Flats (aid) and Skagit Bluffs Trail, and on to Cascades (aid) parking lot. Undulating, long descent. 40 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 5 Skagit: From Cascades aid station at Hwy #3, trail heads into Dewdney Trail, then follows Hwy #3 south 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area (aid). Take Skagit Trail to Centennial Trail to Shawatum (aid) out and back and then continue on Centennial to Skyline (aid) out and back. Undulating, easiest terrain. 36 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 6 Skyline: Take Skyline II to Camp Mowich (aid) to Skyline I (aid) and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park (aid). Mainly a roller coaster climb with amazing views. 33 km. Profile and photos.

50 mile Route

The 50 mile race starts in Manning Park at Cayuse Flats (parking lot is at Hwy 3).

Record times: 13:05 in 2012 (men, Brayden Sander), 13:13 in 2012 (women, Annette Bugnet).

Follow Skagit Bluffs Trail to Cascades aid station (aid). Out and back on Dewdney Trail along river for total 4 km. Return to Dewdney intersection and follow Leg 5.

Leg 5 Skagit: From Dewdney intersection, trail follows Hwy #3 south 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area (aid). Take Skagit Trail to Centennial Trail to Shawatum (aid) out and back and then continue on Centennial to Skyline (aid) out and back. Undulating, easiest terrain. 36 km. Profile and photos.

Leg 6 Skyline. Take Skyline II to Camp Mowich (aid) to Skyline I (aid) and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park (aid). Mainly a roller coaster climb with amazing views. 33 km. Profile and photos.

30 mile Route

The 30 mile race starts in Skagit Valley at Shawatum parking lot on Silver Skagit Road. Remote location so be prepared to wear hydration pack. You MUST carry water.

Record times: 5:49 in 2012 (men, Chris Michalak), 7:09 in 2012 (women, Ellen Boelcke).

From Shawatum parking lot, take trail to Centennial junction. Turn right and take Centennial Trail to Skyline II (aid) out and back.

Then follow Leg 6 Skyline. Take Skyline II to Camp Mowich (aid) to Skyline I (aid) and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park (aid). Mainly a roller coaster climb with amazing views. 33 km. Profile and photos.

Logistics: bus departs from finish line at Lightning Lake in Manning Park at 6:00 a.m. Sunday and drives to start location on Silver Skagit Road. Or you can have someone drop you off at your start location. Note: there is nowhere to park at this location and you cannot leave a car at the start; there is no bus going back here so your car must be at Lightning Lake.

20 mile route

Point to point route. Start location is on Silver Skagit Road, where Leg 6 starts (NO parking). Great climb and descent with outstanding views. Remote location so be prepared to wear hydration pack. You MUST carry water.

Record times: 4:56 in 2012 (men, Kevin Epp), 5:03 in 2012 (women, Elizabeth Kleynhans).
Leg 6 Skyline: Take Skyline II to Camp Mowich (aid) to Skyline I (aid) and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park (aid). Mainly a roller coaster climb with amazing views. 33 km. Profile and photos.
Logistics: bus departs from finish line at Lightning Lake in Manning Park at 6:00 a.m. Saturday and drives to start location on Silver Skagit Road. Or you can have someone drop you off at your start location. Note: there is nowhere to park at this location and you cannot leave a car at the start; there is no bus going back here so your car must be at Lightning Lake.

Qualifier

Fat Dog 120 mile is a qualifier for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (4 points toward their race). Also 70 mile event is recognized for 3 points toward UTMB.

Aid Stations

Due to the remote location of the race, aid is limited to 15 stations; therefore, be prepared and plan to carry lots of water; 3 litre bladder recommended. Additional water drops: in Leg 5 where Skagit Trail meets Centennial Trail, and in Leg 6 where Skyline ll meets Skyline l . First Aid personnel will be onsite. List of aid stations. There are water sources en route (such as Grainger Creek between Heather and Cayuse Flats aid stations) but you are advised to use water purifier tablets. Electrolyte drink will be available. Driving instructions for crews and pacers.

Weather (typical)

Manning Park current weather

Penticton Airport (for Keremeos)
Avg Max = 32 C / 89.6 F.
Avg Min =14 C / 57.2 F
Avg precipitation = 2.8 mm / 0.1 inch

Hope (near Manning Park)
Avg Max = 28 C / 82.4 F
Avg Min = 14.4 C / 57.92 F
Avg precipitation = 1.07 mm / 0.04 inches

What They Said

"Thank you so very much for a challenging but fulfilling event. The 17 km of continuous wild flower-strewn Manning Park alpine meadows with good views of the North Cascade mountains (even glacier-hung 10,000 ft. Mt. Baker), practically being able to reach out and touch those very same peaks many hours later, and the terrific aid stations and finish line station all made the run very memorable. Having spent many many hours running and marking routes in the Cathedrals area for races 10-15 years ago, I am so impressed that you even considered putting on this point-to-point route in such a remote and inaccessible area. And likewise, the crews in packing all the aid to their remote locations--a huge logistical challenge. Every volunteer I met was very friendly, upbeat, compassionate, and dedicated."

"I am a Fat Dog! You and your crew put on a helluva great event! Tough? Absolutely, but ultra runners don't do this because they want something easy. Looking forward to next year! I want you to know how much I appreciate all the hard work that you and your amazing volunteers did! Congratulations."

"Wow, what a fantastic race. The course was absolutely stunning. The high alpine meadows, flowers, and views were mind blowing. You truly have created a monster of an event that will challenge even the most hard core ultra runners."

"Fat Dog could be a qualifier for Hardrock. Challenging finish is an understatement, but I survived!"

Trail Work

Maintenance

Always check the location before driving; we may need to work on a different trail. We will be doing trail maintenance before the race to help with spring cleanup. Note that trail maintenance is needed as a prerequisite for this race. You can do maintenance or volunteer in your local area. Alternative: provide volunteers on race day and get credit for their hours (4 hour blocks). Photos of trail maintenance.

Carpoooling? Let me know if you can take others to maintenance site: info@mountainmadness.ca

Sat Feb 16, 2013 (North Vancouver), 1 p.m. Diamond Trail. Meet at entrance to Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Graham Knell will direct this.

Sat Mar 16, 2013 (North Vancouver), 9 a.m. Diamond Trail. Meet at entrance to Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Graham Knell will direct this.

Sat June 29, 2013 (Canada Day long weekend), 9 a.m. Sumallo Grove day use area on Hwy 3, Manning Park. See Crew and Relay Team Driving Instructions for directions. If you plan to attend, please email us so we know to watch out for you. info@mountainmadness.ca

Sat July 6, 2013, 9 a.m. Skagit Valley Centennial Trail. Meet at 26 Mile Bridge parking lot on Silver Skagit Road. See Crew and Relay Team Driving Instructions for directions. If you plan to attend, please email us so we know to watch out for you. info@mountainmadness.ca

Sun July 14, 2013, 9 a.m. Easy Going Creek in Trapper leg. Meet at Keremeos 629 7th Ave (on main drag). See Crew and Relay Team Driving Instructions for directions. If you plan to attend, please email us so we know to watch out for you. info@mountainmadness.ca

Sat July 20, 2013, 9 a.m.Calcite Aid Stn toward Trapper Lake. Meet at Manning Park Lodge parking lot near telephone booth. See Crew and Relay Team Driving Instructions for directions. If you plan to attend, please email us so we know to watch out for you. info@mountainmadness.ca

Sat July 27, 2013, 9 a.m. Hope Pass Trail. Meet at Cascade parking lot on Hwy 3 in Manning Park. See Crew and Relay Team Driving Instructions for directions. If you plan to attend, please email us so we know to watch out for you. info@mountainmadness.ca

Sun July 28, 2013, 9 a.m. Skyline ll Trail. Meet at Skyline parking lot on Silver Skagit Road. See Crew and Relay Team Driving Instructions for directions. If you plan to attend, please email us so we know to watch out for you. info@mountainmadness.ca

UBC Testing

UBC Research

Fat Dog 100 Trail Race Research Study
Cognitive and Functional Learning Laboratory & Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Physiology Laboratory, Physical Activity Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit University of British Columbia.

Runners and Pacers competing in the FatDog 100 Trail Race who will complete a distance of at least 50 km are invited to participate in this innovative research study. This investigation is examining the effects of prolonged ultra-endurance exercise your ability to process information (i.e., cognitive function). All testing will be non-invasive involving completing various computer tasks. Pre and post race measurements will involve a maximum time commitment of 30 minutes each. The benefits of participating in this research study include: a personalized cognitive assessment, a research t-shirt, entrance into a draw for a Polar Heart Rate monitor, a free assessment of maximal aerobic power (VO2max) at the University of British Columbia.

Your confidentiality will be respected. No information disclosing your identity will be released or published without your specific consent to the disclosure. Participants will be free to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.

Our research team have been involved in ultra-endurance research for several years. Our team has participated in FatDog 100 2010, the Western States Endurance Run (WS 100) from 2007-2009, and the Race Across America (RAAM). We have published many key articles in leading journals around the world.

If you are interested in participating or would like further information regarding this research study, please contact Carley Kennedy at: kennedy.r.carley@gmail.com or 604-822-1337.

Volunteers

Volunteer Guide

Here is the Volunteer Guide.

Vollies needed

Our aid stations are memorable! You can count on that. We have happy food and healthy food. Let us know what your 'happy food' is. We will feed crews as well as racers.
We need marshalls, trail markers, sweeps, time keepers, food coordinator, and start/finish line help. Please send an email to mountainmadness@telus.net.

Results

2012: Results. 120 mile, relay, 70 mile, 50 mile, 30 mile and 18 mile.

2010 Results 100 mile. 100 Mile splits 100 Mile 24 hour clock results with splits. 100 mile credit for 100+ km. 2010 Results 100 km. 100 km with splits. 2010 Results for relay. Relay with splits.

Photos

2012 link to Heather's photos.

2010 Link to Simon Chester's photos. Link to Rick's photos.

Lakeview Trail and Centennial Trail

Centennial Trail

Centennial descends to Ashnola River Road

Trapper Lake Trail (looking east to Cathedral, Trapper Lake)

Trapper Lake Trail (ridge hand drawn, high point before descent to aid station at Calcite Creek)

Bonnevier Trail In Manning Park

Heather Trail in Manning Park (get your crew up here!). Peekaboo view of Nicomen Lake from ridge.

Hope Pass

Skagit Bluffs (undulating trail, stream crossing)

Skagit Valley (Skagit River and wild rhodo before Centennial Trail)

Skyline start climb, vista on Skyline

Lightning Lake Finish

Sponsors and Links

Series:

Trail Runner Trophy Series, Mountain Madness Series

YouTube:

Kerry Ward's video in 2012.

Blog:

Nicola Marshall does Fat Dog 30 Mile as first ultra. Adrenaline is a magical substance. I didn't notice my existing injuries and wasn't in much pain until mile 22 when both knees went on strike.

Media:

North Shore News article.

Fundraising:

North Shore Rescue.

Links:

Eload, Fraser River Raft Expeditions, Georgia Straight, Moveo Sport and Rehab, BC Athletics BC Parks, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts MountainTop Fitness Runedia calendar

Logos: