Field trip: Introduction to Trail Running: Frontcountry
Intro to Trail Running: Frontcountry - Running on Technical Terrain - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead
This field trip will focus on running skills for technical terrain - Running on trails with rocks, roots, mud, creeks, etc.
Contacts
Nataliya Semez
Primary Leader
- Thu, May 22, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- *Varies*
- Casual
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 10 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at 5:30PM at the Sky Country parking lot.
We will run as a group where everyone is helping to navigate, and no one is left behind.
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Route/Place
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Breathable technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities
- Lightweight windshell or rainshell
- Trail running shoes
- Running vest or belt
- Water and snacks
- Cell phone
- Maps (paper or downloaded)
- Headlamp (in case of an emergency)
Trip Reports