2015 BLITZ SNOWSHOE FUN RUN

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise  |  Sat March 7, 2015

DIRECTIONS

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Map & Directions

Check in: 2nd floor above hotel main doors
Race start/finish: boathouse on lake

PARKING

Park in the Lake Louise public parking lot. 

Don't forget your Park Pass!
Buy Online 

TIMES

7:30am - Athlete Check-in 
8:50am - Warm-up
9:00am - RACE START 5k/10k
9:05am - Free Kid's Race
11:00am - Coffee/snacks & Prizes

COURSE MAP

All racers cross the lake and return via Lakeshore trail. 10k'ers run up to Mirror Lake before looping back to finish.
View Course Map/GPS

FAQ

Switch events (i.e. 10k > 5k)?
Yes, request at check-in

Water station on course?
No, only at finish line

Pull kids in sled? 
Yes

Poles? 
Discouraged

Dogs? 
No

Kid's race cost? 
10 & under free, register morning of

Kids need snowshoes to race? 
No
More kids race info

COURSE UPDATE

Updated Tuesday March 3

Trail Conditions: Fair/Good. Icy sections.    > Official Trail Report
Seasonal temperatures. Skiff of fresh snow Friday morning, about 1 cm. Trails are hard packed snow with some icy sections.  Shoreline trail, some icy sections. Trail up to Mirror Lake in good/fair condition.

Avalanche Danger Rating: Low     > Official Avalanche Report
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

WHAT TO BRING

  • snowshoes of course!
  • trail running shoes or light hikers
  • gaiters (optional)
  • warm socks (wool or polypropylene)
  • base layer (non-cotton long underwear)
  • long tights or waterproof/breathable pants
  • fleece or wool long sleeve top (waterproof breathable jacket just in case)
  • hat + gloves
  • water (there will NOT be water on the course)
  • Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, coconut bra or other TROPICAL attire
  • change of clothes for after the race

And don’t forget your loonies to purchase additional draw prize tickets for chances to win great gear from MEC, Atlas Snowshoe and many more!