January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

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.

  • Easy, Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 708 ft

This is a group fun run; we will run/walk at the pace that allows us to stay together and regroup at every trail junction.

Link to GAIA route 

Meet at 6:00 am at the Sky Country TH - may need to park in front of the gate if it's closed.

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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