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
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
- Sun, Jan 18, 2026
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- *Varies*
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- Pace: All paces welcome.
- 6 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
- Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
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.
Here's the intended route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3436877920570785848
If you are interested in bonus miles, please message me. 👍
Meet at 7:30 AM at Sky Country Trailhead, ready to run.
Route/Place
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead
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Green Trails Cougar Mtn No. 203S
see Land Manager - See full route/place details.
Roster
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
Trip Reports