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Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Amalija Kopac
Amalija Kopac
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 557 ft
  • Pace: avg 4 mph
  • 6 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM
  • Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Wilderness Peak from a different trailhead! Explore more trails from Cougar Mountain.

Loop with a detour up Wilderness Peak - 6.25 miles or so with ~1100ft gain. We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: moderate(depending on group comfort) hike uphill, and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!

For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.

Gaia route Link.

Full details will be soon after registration closes on Jan 9. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at amalija.kopac@gmail.com.

Meet at 5:30PM at Skycountry Trailhead - just before the gate/park sign. It's street parking in front of the last house on the road. See link below for location. 

Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:35PM. No passes required.

Parking location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8rQHpVqQdV4WLTHs6

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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