The Abominable Snow Tri

Are you yeti for this?
A sprint distance triathlon unlike any you've experienced in the area before; a winter triathlon! Utilizing 12 miles of trail system at Cannonsburg Ski Area, our race will consist of trail running, fat tire biking, and cross country skiing. We have options to pick two events (ski/bike, bike/run, run/ski), single discipline, and relay-so there will be something for everyone! Mark your calendars and check the website as more information will be provided as we get closer to race day!
Events
Triathlon: 2 loops on run course (approx 5k), 1 loop on fat bike course (approx 10k), 1 loop on cross country ski course (approx 2 mi).
Duathlon: your choice of XC ski/Bike, Bike/Run, or XC ski/Run. 1 loop on the bike or ski course, or 2 loops on the run course.
Single discipline: 1 loop on bike or ski. 2 loops on the run course
Relay: Team of 3-each team member completes the appropriate distance of their assigned event (run, bike, xc ski).
Aid Stations
There will be one aid station at the transition area as you exit. Due to the time of year and the difficulty of the trails there will be NO AID STATIONS on any of the courses. 
Post Race Party
Following the race, plan on having a beer from Saugatuck Brewing and some food from one of our local vendors. More information on food options to come!
Packet Pickup
SATURDAY PACKET PICKUP: At Cannonsburg Ski Area. More details to come
SUNDAY PACKET PICKUP: Will take place from 6:30 to 7:30am at Cannonsburg Ski Area. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you pick up your packet on Saturday to avoid a rush on Sunday morning, and to give you time to set up your transition area before the start of the race at 8am!
LATE REGISTRATION: We will not have same day registrations. Please make sure to sign up by Saturday before the race!
Questions and Other Race Info
Finisher medals for all events. Long sleeve shirts for all events. 
Timing will be chip timed. Starts will be wave starts according to event and gender.
Run course- 5K: Course will be 2 loops utilizing the dirt dawgs kids loops, and the haunted forest loop. Running snowshoes recommended however not required. The trail will be 'groomed' (ie: packed snow) however Yaktrax or ice spikes are recommended, it's the middle of winter after all so ice is a thing. Course will be fairly technical with lots of quick ups and downs, quick turns, and winding paths. If a racer is clearly trying to pass along a single track section, please step off to the side when it is safe to do so to allow them by. Runners attempting to pass should announce their intentions and pass on the left per trail etiquette when safe. We will have the option of adding race snowshoes from Dion Snowshoes to your race entry for an extra $10.
Bike course- 10K: FAT BIKES ONLY ALLOWED! Tires must have a minimum width of 3.8 inches to race. If your tires are skinnier you will not be allowed to race! Course will have some decent climbing - this is not a flat course. If needing a fat bike rental, please scroll below for more information on rentals.
Cross country ski course- 1.9 miles: This ain't no Birkie course. We will have a groomed course, but when we say groomed, we mean packed down. Most of the course will take place on two track where we will groom wide enough to try and allow for skate skiing, some will take place on single track that will only allow for classic skiing. THERE WILL BE HILLS. Be prepared to climb and to ski downhill. We'll try not to throw any black diamond skiing on the course. If a racer is clearly trying to pass you on single track, please step off to the side of the track and allow the faster skier to pass when it is safe to do so. Racers attempting to pass should announce their intentions and pass on the left per trail etiquette. Please scroll down for ski rental information.