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2007 Echo-to-Kirkwood Race
We are sad to announce that it is not feasible for the El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol to put on the 2007 Echo-to-Kirkwood Race and Tour. We regret that the resources are not available to conduct the extensive planning and preparation needed to hold the Race, in addition to other barriers that cannot be overcome.
Over the next year we will consider alternative approaches. EDNSP is supportive of other groups taking on the task. If a feasible plan can be developed, we hope the Race can continue in the future.
The Patrol is proud of the part we played in the 33-year history of the Race.
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Click here for 2006 RACE RESULTS in PDF (posted 3/12/06)
2006 Race Information - Be there in the Sierras for a challenging day of skiing or snowshoeing fun, excitement, and majestic views in the Eldorado National Forest in gorgeous Spring weather! Sign up for the Echo-to-Kirkwood Race and Tour.
The 33rd Annual
Echo Kirkwood-to-Kirkwood Race and Tour
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Start: 10:00 AM at Kirkwood Cross Country Center
(instead of Echo Summit)
Sponsored by:
  
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The Echo-to-Kirkwood Race and Tour is a 13-mile course across the crest of the Sierra Nevada from Highway 50 to Highway 88. The route involves gliding across
meadows, climbing 1300 vertical feet in the second mile, moving through dense woods, and finishing with a fun descent to the Kirkwood Touring Center. Read more about the Trail> 
The course is flagged and the tracks have been skied. Checkpoints and cookie stations staffed by the El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol are set up along the trail for your safety. This is a long, high-altitude course for skiers and snowshoers with good endurance, and looking for a
FUN and challenging day of skiing and snowshoeing through the scenic Sierra High Country. The race and tour begin at 10:00 AM at the Echo Summit Sno-Park.
Categories: There are 12 age categories for the event, 6 each for men and women. They are: 19 and younger, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and older.
Awards: There will be overall awards for the top three men and women, both skiers and snowshoers. Also, there will be awards for the top three skiers in each age category.
Parking and Shuttle Bus: This is a point-to-point ski and snowshoe course with parking available at both ends. Parking at the Start is located at the Echo Summit SNO-PARK on the south side of Highway 50 at Echo Summit. A California SNO-PARK permit is required to park here.
Click here to print the maps above
Parking near the Finish is located on Loop Road next to the Kirkwood Fire Department, just off Kirkwood Meadows Drive. It is approximately 1¼ mile from the Finish at the Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center. Follow the signs to this parking lot when arriving in the morning. See map below. There is no fee to park here.
An optional pre-race shuttle bus from Kirkwood to Echo Summit is available. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND RESERVE A BUS SEAT TO USE THIS SHUTTLE. Park and board the shuttle buses at the Loop Road parking lot. Bus boarding is from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM. Please arrive early to allow time to board. The last shuttle bus will depart the Loop Road parking lot promptly at 7:45 AM so that it can arrive at Echo Summit well before the 10:00 AM start.
As participants finish the course at the Kirkwood Cross Country & Snowshoe Center, either Kirkwood's free shuttle or EDNSP volunteers will transport them back to their vehicles at the Loop Road parking lot. There is no post-race transportation provided from Kirkwood back to Echo Summit. Participants who park at Echo Summit must make their own arrangements.
All participants may utilize 'warm-up' bags at the Start. Any extra clothing that a participant does not wish to carry with them (and that they wish to have available at the Finish) may be bagged at the Start and transported to the Finish for the participant to pick up there when they arrive.
There are restrooms on the buses and at both parking areas.
Equipment: THIS IS NOT A MACHINE GROOMED TRACK SKIING RACE! Skiers and snowshoers will be on a well-flagged packed track. Advanced skiers usually prefer skating skis. Intermediate skiers and those who choose to ski the race as a tour will prefer the extra stability of wider touring cross country skis. We recommend the use of climbing skins for skiers of all skill levels to complete the two climbs. Winners usually finish the race in less than 2 hours. Those skiing or snowshoeing the race as a tour should be prepared to ski 4-6 hours. This is a backcountry ski event. Please be prepared with proper clothing; for your safety, NO COTTON.
Incident Command System: The Echo-to-Kirkwood Race and Tour is managed using the Incident Command System (ICS.) The ICS is a universal management system using common positions and terms. It was developed to manage any incident, regardless of the type, size, goals, agencies involved, number of personnel, level of involvement, or urgency. It is adaptable to the particular mission at hand. The ICS is used for forest fires, earthquakes, floods, search and rescues, vehicle accidents, special events, and other planned and unplanned incidents. Click here to see the Echo-to-Kirkwood ICS Organization Chart.
Registration and Entry Fees:
$40 Pre-registration postmarked by February 27, 2006
$50 Late Registration: February 28, 2006 to Race Day
$15 Bus Transportation to Start - Deadline: February 27, 2006 (non-refundable)
You may use the button at the left to register online through Active.com for an additional fee ($3.10 for $40 pre-registration), or click here to print a registration form to be mailed to EDNSP.
ONLY PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WITH BUS RESERVATIONS WILL BE ASSURED A SEAT ON THE BUS.
T-Shirt Sponsorship: $25 and up to have your name on back of T-shirts. Deadline: January 14, 2006 - See details on our Sponsorship page
2006 Sponsorship Invitation:
View it | Download it in .PDF
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get your free copy here.)
 to all the Race Sponsors:
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