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January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Alex Bendig
Alex Bendig
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 894 ft

Meet at 6:00PM at Sky Country Trailhead - just before the gate/park sign. It's street parking in front of the last house on the road. See link below for location. 

Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running shortly after 6PM. No passes required.

Parking location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8rQHpVqQdV4WLTHs6

Aim for about ~6 1/4 miles total distance with 894 ft elevation gain, following many Cougar trails. We will look to do an average pace of 4 mph: moderate (depending on group comfort) hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring a headlamp, since we will be running in the dark!

Link to GAIA route

Link to Strava route

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses; running-specific gaiters recommended
  • Warm mid-weight layer (e.g. down vest or wool long sleeve)
  • Trail running shoes
  • A small day pack suitable for trail running
  • Bring snacks and water
  • Trail running-adapted ten essentials
  • Headlamp with spare batteries
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