Date:
Saturday February 23rd, 2008
2008 Results:
Complete Results (Overall & Age-Group) - PDF File
2008 Race Pictures:
Click Here
Race Start Time:
8:30AM - Mass start
Race Distance:
3.8K Run, 11.4K Mtn Bike, 7.5K Nordic Ski (Skate or Classic)
Race Venue:
Soldier Hollow Legacy Park (Lodge) - 2002 Olympic Drive P.O. Box 2002 Midway, UT 84049
Online Registration:
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Early Individual (Jan 1 to Feb 16) - $40
Late Individual (Feb 17 to Feb 23) - $50
Early Teams 2 or 3 Person (Jan 1 to Feb 16) - $80
Late Teams 2 or 3 Person (Feb 17 to Feb 23) - $100
Besides the opportunity to come out and try a new and growing sport in a world-class former Olympic venue...each participant will also receive a finisher's award winter beanie, coolmax t-shirt & technical running hat. There will also be awards for Male and Female Overall Top 3 and each Age Group Winner (12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) will receive an award. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and refreshments will be served after the race at the finish line.
Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration:
Race Morning 7-8AM at Soldier Hollow Lodge
Pre-Race Meeting:
There will be a pre-race meeting/briefing at 8:15AM on race morning. Information regarding the event will be presented and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
USA Triathlon:
Winter triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned sport, so in accordance with USA Triathlon requirements.
1. You must bring Photo ID to packet pickup. No exceptions. You will not be allowed to race without it.
2. USA Triathlon membership is required at this event. A single day membership is $10.00 per person. Annual memberships are $39.00 per person and must be purchased in advance through the USAT website at www.usatriathlon.org.
3. If you are an annual USAT member, you must bring proof of current USAT membership to packet pickup at Soldier Hollow. If you have not received your membership card, you must log on to www.usatriathlon.org. and print out a temporary card. Remember it takes 2-3 weeks for your membership to be processed if you send the application via fax or mail, so if you have an event coming up sooner than that, purchase your membership online so you can print a temporary card immediately.
The Course:
Complete course descriptions, maps, etc can be found HERE
Ski Rentals:
Ski rentals will be available on race morning. Soldier Hollow features a full service Rossignol Demo Center with both skate and classic equipment rentals. Full day rental for adults is $19, youth (7-17) is $12 and senior (65+) is $15.
Mountain Bike Rentals:
Mountain bike rentals are available from the following list of local retailers, most offer full and/or front suspension rentals.
Adventure Haus - Midway (Zermatt Hotel & Resort) - www.adventurehaus.net/rentals.htm
Jan Sports - Park City - www.jans.com/biking.html
White Pine Touring - Park City - www.whitepinetouring.com/rentals.jsp
Canyon Sports - Cottonwood Heights, Ogden - www.canyonsports.com/bikes.html
Wasatch Touring - Salt Lake City - www.wasatchtouring.com/rentals.html
Aid Stations:
There will be 1 aid station during the race, it will be located at the exit of transition area. No aid stations will be on the run, due to freezing issues of gel & fluids. Water and and electrolyte/carbohydrate drink along with energy gels will be available at that transition aid station. It is suggested that athletes take at least 1 water bottle on their bikes and carry a waist bottle holder for the ski portion.
Transition Area:
There will be one transition area, located near the start-finish area. There will be bike racks to use to place your bike, and plenty of room for your skis and other accessories. Rack spots will not be pre-assigned. The transition area will close at 8:20AM to prep for the 8:30AM mass start. We ask that everyone be at the start line (just below transition) by 8:25AM to ensure an on-time start. Only athletes are allowed in the transition area. Maps of the start, finish and transition area are available HERE!
Pre-Race Warm Ups:
There will be no running, biking, or skiing on the course prior to the race; there will be though a designated area for warming up and to test the snow conditions for your equipment.
Relay Teams:
Relay teams may be comprised of 2 or 3 individuals, with each doing a leg of the race (or, if a 2-person team, one person will do 2 legs).
Race Finish Times:
Times for the BASH Winter Triathlon will be similar to summer Olympic distance triathlon times...2-3 hours. These are very rough estimates.
Tubing Hill - Fun for the Kid's:
Be sure to bring the kiddies along to the BASH Winter Tri, as Soldier Hollow offers the longest tubing lanes in Utah. The hill has lengthy 1,200-foot sliding lanes with lift service for towing people up the hill for tubing day or night under the lights, and a sound system keeps the airwaves full of enjoyable tunes.
A trip to the Soldier Hollow tubing hill is affordable family fun—where kids are kids, and adults get the chance to be kids again. People literally race to get back in line as quickly as possible for another plunge. It’s a great outdoor activity for everyone to participate in.
To assure a quality experience, Soldier Hollow limits the sale of tubing tickets. On Saturdays and busy holidays, in particular, they encourage pre-purchase of tubing hill tickets. Tickets can be purchased in advance with a credit card at 435.654.2002 or in person at the Lodge before the start of the triathlon.
Pre-Race Winter Tri 101 Clinic - 1/19/08 9AM - Jeremy Ranch:
Come learn more about the growing sport of Winter Triathlon. The Desert Sharks Triathlon Club (www.desert-sharks.com) in association with WARP & The BASH Winter Triathlon will be conducting a basic/beginner Winter Triathlon 101 clinic. Winter Tri is a perfect way to learn new sports, improve your base fitness, and expand your skills as a multi-sport athlete during the off-season. New to the sport of Winter Tri...don't worry, this clinic is for YOU! This will be a hands-on learning process, so be sure to rent some skis and come prepared to have lots of fun. From skate ski instruction to practicing transitions, all aspects of the sport will be covered.
Need to rent some skate skis or a mountain bike, not to worry....there is a host of local shops in Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo & Park City that rent ski's and bikes.
Jan Sports - Park City - http://www.jans.com/biking.html
White Pine Touring - Park City - http://www.whitepinetouring.com/rentals.jsp
Canyon Sports - Cottonwood Heights, Ogden - http://www.canyonsports.com/bikes.html
Wasatch Touring - Salt Lake City - http://www.wasatchtouring.com/rentals.html
REI (xc skis only) - Salt Lake City - http://www.rei.com
For a complete schedule of the clinics events, location, driving directions, ski rental shops, etc...click HERE to download a informational PDF handout.
To learn more about The Desert Sharks Triathlon Club, Utah's oldest and largest multisport club, visit them online at www.desert-sharks.com.
Soldier Hollow Ski School:
Soldier Hollow's Ski School offers a great introduction to the sport. They provide up to date Rossignol equipment which, coupled with their friendly instructors, makes learning very easy. Rates includes trail pass, equipment, and a group lesson. Adult packages are $45 and junior packages are $25.
Athlete & Spectator Parking:
Athletes and spectators will be able to park right in the Soldier Hollow Lodge parking lot. This provides quick and convenient access to transition, the start/finish line, restrooms, ski rentals, etc. There will be signs helping to point you in the right direction.
Directions to Soldier Hollow Legacy Park:
2002 Olympic Drive P.O. Box 2002 Midway, UT 84049
From Salt Lake City: take I-80 East to Silver Creek Junction (exit 146). Go east on U.S. 40 past Jordanelle Reservoir toward Heber City. Take right turn on State Road 113 (100 South) to Midway. Take a left on 113 in Midway, and travel two miles. Turn right just before the railroad tracks and follow signs to Soldier Hollow. Located in Wasatch Mountain State Park, Soldier Hollow is about 53 miles from downtown Salt Lake City.
From Park City: Take State Road 248 East to U.S. 40 to Heber City and then follow U.S. 40 to Highway 189. Take 189 to State Road 113, turn right onto State Road 113. Follow 113 until right after railroad tracks, turn left and follow signs to Soldier Hollow. Located in Wasatch Mountain State Park.
From Provo: Take I-15 South to the Orem 8th north exit to US 189 drive east through Provo Canyon until you reach State Road 113. Turn left onto State Road 113, follow 113 until right after railroad tracks, turn left and follow signs to Soldier Hollow. Located in Wasatch Mountain State Park.