As usual, the Vert180 was a great start to Canadian skimo racing season. Some took it by the horns and went full out in the solo category while others enjoyed the more friendly relay format.
Personally, I once again raced with two friends that don’t get to tour much due to family and work commitments. But I prefer this as the relay style provides me with an opportunity to do a wicked early season interval training.
This year’s course had the climb going up Calgary’s COP terrain park, even right up through the half-pipe 🙂 The downhill section was pretty much a straight line down once the fog disappeared.
This year’s facts
Number of participants: over 100 people!
Average laps climbed: 14
Average vertical climbed: 14 laps at 125m/lap for a total of 1750m
Youngest racer: 11 years-old
Most vertical climbed: 2750m by Reiner Thoni
Vert180 results
» Vert180 Solo Women 2012 (pdf)
» Vert180 Solo Men 2012 (pdf)
» Vert180 Overall Laps 2012 (pdf)
Layne says
Three hours, not two-should have read more closely. Very impressive regardless.
Stano says
Layne, and that was on 125m climb!! Canada’s favorite boy is getting superbly fast.
I do believe this season NAs will make a mark in Europe 😉
Layne says
9,400+ feet in two hours is unbelievable. Wow Reiner!