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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.

Contacts

Alex Bendig
Alex Bendig
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 708 ft
  • Pace: All Paces Welcome
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This route will cover Cave Hole Trail, Fred's Railroad Trail, East Fork Trail, Tibbetts Marsh Trail, Coyote Creek Trail, and Clay Pit Road.

Please bring a headlamp. since we will be starting in the dark!

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

We'll run as a group, at talking speed. There's opportunity to push yourself on the uphills, if you like, but we would re-group frequently.

Meet at 6:30 AM (ready to run) 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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