(February 22, 2012) Ski to the Clouds Event on Feb. 26^th Cancelled

The Ski to the Clouds event scheduled to take place at Great Glen Trails on Feb. 26^th has been cancelled due to snow conditions on the lower part of the Mt Washington Auto Road. While a generally thin snow cover does remain on the Road, there are large patches of pavement showing through in several areas which will make for unsatisfactory racing conditions. With warm weather and possible rain predicted for the next several days race organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s edition of America’s Toughest 10 Km.

Fortunately, a substantial base of snow on the 45k Great Glen Trails system (and the lack of a warming pavement beneath) means that cross country skiing, tubing and snowshoeing are all in full operation.

Full refunds to those pre-registered for the Ski to the Clouds will be sent out from Great Glen Trails within the next week.

For more information contact Great Glen Trails at 603-466-2333.

Sunday, February 26, 2012
Cannon fires at 10am, will you be on the start line?

PINKHAM NOTCH, NH-The Ski to the Clouds race is returning to the snow covered Mt. Washington Auto Road for the 16th year on February 26th, 2012. This challenging event, thought by many to be North America’s toughest 10k race, takes place on the Northeast’s highest peak and includes a climb of more than 2200 vertical feet over the final 6K of the course.

The Ski to the Clouds is presented by Maxiglide and is limited to a field of only 150 skiers. Some competitors are there to attempt to make or break a record, while others consider it an opportunity to personally test their abilities in this mountain environment. In either case, participants will find themselves skiing in a winter wonderland, while taking in the most spectacular views imaginable of the Presidential range and beyond.

There will be a mass start at 10 am on race day. Online registration closes on February 24th at 12 pm. Any available slots left after that will be offered on Feb. 25th. There will be no day of race registration. An early registration discounted price of $35 will be offered through Feb. 20th, followed by a rate of $45 until Feb. 25th or until the race is sold out.

A $1400 prize purse is being offered by the presenting sponsor, Maxiglide. The prizes will be allotted as follows:

MEN:      1st place $250; 2nd place $150; 3rd place $100
WOMEN: 1st place $250; 2nd place $150; 3rd place $100
Top Male over 40:     $200
Top Female over 40: $200

2011 RESULTS
2011 Photos
2011 Press Release
Read Matt Heid’s first person account of racing in last year’s Ski to the Clouds

Justin Freeman wins his fourth consecutive Ski to the Clouds in 2011!

Beth Taylor is the top woman!