Tour of Tsalteshi 2018
Sunday, Feb. 18
20K Single Tour
40K Double Tour
Location and Start Times
40K Double Tour — Men’s and Women’s Freestyle
Start 11:30 a.m. behind Skyview Middle School, Soldotna
20K Single Tour — Men’s and Women’s Freestyle
Start 12:00 p.m. behind Skyview Middle School, Soldotna
Race Bib Pickup
10 to 11:30 a.m. behind Skyview Middle School
Registration Fees
Online preregistration before Feb. 1, 2018
$25 for TTA Members(Use Registration code TTAMEMBER)/$35 Non-members/$15 Students
Online preregistration after Feb. 1, 2018
$35 for TTA Members/$45 Non-members/$15 Students
Online preregistration ends at 5 p.m. Feb. 17, 2018
Day of race registration, 10 to 11:30 a.m. behind Skyview Middle School
$40 for TTA Members/$50 Non-members/$15 Students
First 50 entries guaranteed a Tour of Tsalteshi buff featuring original Amy Kruse artwork! Additional buffs may be available after the race for later entries.
No refunds will be given for any reason, including race cancellation. Unfortunately, many of the race costs are not able to be recovered if the race is canceled due to snow conditions. All entry fees go toward putting on the race and supporting the Tsalteshi Trails Association in its mission of promoting skiing in the central Kenai Peninsula community.
Course Details
The Tour of Tsalteshi traverses the entire trails system. Click here for a map of the course. Attach course map
Loop progression:
Single Tour 20K: Owl – Squirrel – Rabbit – Wolf to Fox – Fox – Down Bear – Wolverine to Porcupine – Porcupine – Wolverine to Goat – Goat – Up Bear – Lynx – Coyote – Raven – Beaver – Wolf to Finish
Double Tour 40K: Repeat
Aid stations at 5K, 11K and 13K
Total Elevation Gain: Single Tour 680’, Double Tour 1,360
Awards and Prizes
Top three men’s and women’s finishers in each division will receive an award.
All competitors are eligible for raffle prizes provided by our generous sponsors. Bib # raffle drawing and an awards presentation will take place at race after-party, 3:00 at Kenai River Brewing.
Sponsors
Central Peninsula Hospital
Beemum’s
Kenai River Brewing
Sportsmans Warehouse
Wilderness Way
Volunteers
Volunteers needed! Want to participate without racing? The Tour of Tsalteshi needs help in several areas — registration, course prep, timing, aid stations, photography and more. Contact Steve Cothran, race organizer, to sign up: cothransteve@hotmail.com
Contact
Questions or comments about the Tour of Tsalteshi:
Steve Cothran, race organizer: cothransteve@hotmail.com
Thanks
To the following individuals for their support of the Tour of Tsalteshi:
Barry Hartman and the Kenai Metals Class Award Design
Bill Holt Trail Grooming
Amy Kruse Original Artwork
Lauri Lingafelt TTA Treasurer
Josh Overturf TTA Webmaster
David Zelenka Logo Graphic Design
Tour of Tsalteshi Committee Members:
Jordan Chilson
Steve Cothran
Jenny Neyman
Kent Peterson
John Pothast
Ed Schmitt