A fun, welcoming, laugh-inducing clinic and obstacle course-style race for skiers/riders of all ability level.
Do you know the difference between the red flags and the green flags? Have you ever bootpacked the skin track? Whether you just got your first uphill set up or are already beating your spandex clad friends on your way to Strava glory, racing is a fun way for all Jerries to build their skills and fitness to tour farther and ski more!
Schedule:
9:30 am - 11:00 am: Intro to Jerry Jogging: Skinning & Racing Clinic w/ Cripple Creek Backcountry
12:00 pm: Jerry Jog
2:00 pm: Crowning of King or Queen Jerry
2:30 pm: After Party w/ Live Music from Tonguebyte
Cost:
Race: $50
Intro Clinic: $35
Intro Clinic & Race: $75
FREE entry with the purchase of a Day Pass or a valid 21/22 or 22/23 Bluebird season pass. REGISTER HERE.
A day pass is included in your race ticket. If you choose to only take Cripple Creek’s Clinic and not race, you will need to purchase a day pass.
Intro to Jerry Jogging: Skinning & Racing Clinic w/ Cripple Creek Backcountry
This clinic is a perfect warm-up for those racing the Jerry Jog, as well as spectators looking to improve their skinning technique! Your skinning & transitioning skills will be noticeably upgraded through a series of fun challenges designed to make you a more efficient backcountry skier — whether you ever plan to toe a starting line or not. Designed to prepare new racers for the Jerry Jog, this clinic will cover all the technical aspects of racing needed to become King/Queen of the Jerries!
Topics Covered:
- Efficient skinning & transitioning techniques
- Gear maintenance for the racecourse and the backcountry
- Pacing & training for long ski tours & races
- Types of courses, course markings & rules
- Gear for racing
Jerry Jog
We guarantee you’ve never seen anything like the inaugural Jerry Jog before. This race is part standard skimo, part obstacle course, and a dash of sufferfest. Our 3 mile loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain and a number of obstacles is sure to be a good time for both the brand new racer and the uphill pros.
Racers will receive “coins” for things like best costume, ski style and obstacle completion which will go towards helping your race time. Who knows, you may even be able to take some time off your lap for being a good bacon eater - vegan options available too 🙂
Costumes are highly encouraged, with prizes for the best-dressed Jerry.
Potential obstacles Include:
- Slalom Course
- Pond Skim
- Precarious boot packing
- balance beams
- Wire crawl
- Optional kickers
- Limbo bar
- Mario Kart
