THE BILLY DUTTON UPHILL
Billy Dutton Uphill 2012
April 15, 2012
Squaw Valley USA
Billy was an athlete with extraordinary endurance, equally famous for his great smile as he was for his daily (!) routine of skiing UP the Mountain Run on classic skis. As one of the founders of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, Billy's legacy lives on today. The Billy Dutton Uphill commemorates Billy's life and his many contributions to our community.
Squaw Valley's original "run what ya brung" uphill race, an answer to the famous Chinese Downhill of the 70's, starts at the base of KT-22. The course takes you UP the Mountain Run, then over to the top of Shirley Lake and finally ends after a brief downhill at High Camp. The course climbs 2000 vertical feet over 3.2 miles. There are ski and run/snowshoe divisions.
All proceeds from the Billy Dutton Uphill go to benefit Far West Nordic's juniors program.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Contact Don Heapes
RACE TIME
- The race begins at 8 am at the funitel
- Awards and party at High Camp with silent auction,
raffle prizes, music and food.
RACE DISTANCE
- 3.2 miles uphill
- 2000 vertical feet
- The race starts at the base of KT-22, goes UP the Mountain Run, over to the top of Shirley Lake, and ends after a brief downhill at High Camp.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
- Race Day 7am at Dave's Deli
- $20 includes T shirt and goodies
- Register online until 8 pm Saturday April 9th or fax an entry form to 530 852 0879. Please bring $20 race entry fee as cash or check made out to "Far West Nordic Ski Education Association" on race morning
- IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT YOU MUST SUBMIT A WAIVER AND RELEASE
Pease print and fill out the waiver and release form and either fax to (530) 852-0879 or bring on race morning.
Waiver and release forms will also be available at bib pickup.
RACE DIVISIONS
"run what ya brung"
There will be awards for ski and run/snowshoe divisions.
COURSE MAPS
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| Satellite | Terrain | Elevation Profile |
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Billy Dutton Uphill 2011
April 10, 2011
Squaw Valley USA
Congratulations to winners JP Donovan, Tav Streit, Kimball Pier, and Cassidy Cichowicz!
150 racers skied, skinned, ran, or snowshoed the 3.2 mile uphill on a beautiful day at Squaw. It was the first Billy Dutton Uphill for runner and overall winner JP Donovan who knew he had to have a big lead at the top of the climb before the final downhill to the finish where the skiers have a huge advantage.
Race Results
photos by MacBeth Graphics
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