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Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

5:30pm Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 6+ miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Jessica Umayam
Jessica Umayam
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.7 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,516 ft
  • Pace: 10-12 min/mile
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will follow a series of loops of about 8.7 miles, 1300ft gain along the trails from Sky Country trail head at Cougar Mountain. 

We'll hike any long or steep uphills and aim for a pace of 10-12 min/mile on flats and downhills.

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

Meet at 5:30pm at Sky Country trailhead ready to run. No passes required. Portable toilet available at trailhead.

We'll meet just outside the gate. Park on the street. Google Maps Link to Trailhead

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses; running-specific gaiters recommended
  • Warm mid-weight layer (e.g. down vest or wool long sleeve)
  • Trail running shoes
  • A small day pack suitable for trail running
  • Bring snacks and water
  • Trail running-adapted ten essentials
  • Headlamp with spare batteries

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