Pictures from the start line

Finally some pictures as evidence to our faithful followers that we are actually running today and not just playing hooky (or does this count as playing hooky?).At the race start in Georgetown at 7 a.m. this morning. We didn't get there with much time to spare, or for Rick to warm up prior to Leg 1.

From left to right: Ryan, Adam, Tim, Cameron, Rick, Michelle, Sarah, Claire, and Ashley.

Adam looks like he means business with the clipboard, doesn't he?


Rick (with blue hat) is getting ready to go.



And we say our goodbyes and good luck to Rick.

Sarah looks great! Not so sure about Ashley and Michelle.

Van 2 finished with the first legs

Michelle finished her run into Frisco at about 5:45 p.m. She passed 2 people and got passed by 2 others. Net gain of zero. Van 2 is relaxing, eating, drinking beer (Cameron), and blogging at Boatyard Pizza & Grill in Frisco. Rick (in Van 1) is on his way to Copper Mountain. Run, Rick, run!!!

Claire is alive!

After a lot of rest in the van after Leg 8, Claire is vertical again, with color back in her face. Nearly the entire run over Georgia Pass was snow-covered. She called it "demoralizing" to see so many people walking. She said she'll never run that leg again.

Eject error

Tim's 80's CD got stuck in the CD player. Crud. No more Flashdance for Van 2.

Leg 9 on the road

Tim C. started leg 9 about 4pm. Weather is still questionable as it looks ominous over Copper and Vail Pass.

Race on Hold (but we're back at it)

I just heard from Van 2 and the weather conditions on Georgia Pass were so bad that the race was suspended for 30 minutes. Apparently visibility was zero and the trail was completely obscured with snow. Search & Rescue was dispatched to check it out and re-mark the trail. As of this posting the race is back on and Claire is about 45 minutes into her 12.8 mile leg over Georgia Pass.

Sky is mostly cloudy near Frisco but the mountains look socked in. Bring it on.

BTW - the black bean soup was delicious.

First Van Exchange

Sorry for the delay in updates - technical difficulties but we should be up and running (literally).

Legs 1-3 went up to the top of Guanella Pass where we encountered 2-4" of fresh snow...and not the slushy stuff!  Leg 4 cranked down the Pass (knee buster) and Leg 5 was a trail leg up to 10,000 ft.  Trail was wet, muddy, and snowy.

We handed off to Van 2 and the sun was starting to peak through. They'll ultimately be running over Georgia Pass (go Claire).

Van 1 (where I'm writing from) is on their way to Frisco for some lunch and rest before we get back to it around 4pm.

Everybody's healthly, warm, and having fun.