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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

5:45pm 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: 1,890 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 1,516 ft
  • Pace: 12-15 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 aim for an average pace of 12-15 minutes per mile (hiking any long or steep uphills and jogging flats and downhills)

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

Meet at 5:45 pm 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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