2012 Governor's Cup

Date : 21-Jan-2012   Saturday  
Time : All day
Type:  Races

 

 25th Annual Governor's Cup at Devil's Thumb Ranch

January 21st, 2012

2012 RESULTS:

 http://results.active.com/uploads/pdf/123013.pdf

TABERNASH, Colo., Participate or spectate – the 25th Annual Governor’s Cup returns to Devil’s Thumb Ranch on Sat., Jan. 21st, 2012, for an action-packed and fun-filled day of competitive ski racing, kids' ski races, awards, post-race activities including a BBQ and live music.

Below: 2012 Governor's Cup 30k Freestyle Winners:

 Lenka Palanova (Boulder, CO) and Josh Smullin (Steamboat Springs, CO)

Below: Start of the DU Invite Men's 15k Skate Mass Start (1/21/12)

 
WHAT:
25th Annual Governor’s Cup
 
WHEN:
Sat., Jan. 21st, 2012
9:30 am Mass start - Rachel’s Stomp -- Kids 1km race
12:00 am Mass start for 30km Skate & Classic Races
12:05 am 17km Skate & Classic Races
12:10 am 5km Skate & Classic Races
Start times are subjects to change
 
WHERE:
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
3530 County Road 83
Tabernash, CO 80478
970-726-8231 (Nordic Center)
Devil’s Thumb Ranch is located 65 miles west of Denver and 15 minutes west of Winter Park off US Hwy 40 and County Road 83. 
 
REGISTER: 
Advanced on-line registration until 6 pm on Jan. 20st, 2012
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1972599
 
On-site late registration, Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Jan. 20th 3-7 pm and Jan 21st 8-10am ONLY
 
 


RACE FEES:

30/17 km races - $50 on-line; DAY OF REGISTRATION IS $60!
5 km - $35 on-line; DAY OF REGISTRATION IS $45!
1 km – Free
 
WHAT IT INCLUDES:
Race registration fee, trail pass, feed stations along courses with sport drinks and bananas,  post-race BBQ, live entertainment for all registered racers; additional BBQ tickets will be available for purchase for spectators, friends and family members. 
 
PRIZES
$2,500 in cash and $2,500 in-kind products awarded to winners in 30km, 17km, and 5km races.
 
             
30km Classic Division - Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers will receive a medal and merchandise.
 
 
Devil’s Chase - 17km Skate and Classic
Top 3 Male & Female finishers in both Skate and Classic will receive a medal and merchandise.
 
 
Zach’s 5 - 5km Skate and Classic Age Class Awardsthe top 3 Males and Females, in both the freestyle and classic divisions. 
 
Rachel’s Stomp- 1km Kids Race - Ages 3 to 12 receive a medal and hot chocolate and homemade cookies courtesy of Devil’s Thumb Ranch.
 
 
Need something for your kids to do while you race?
Check out our Kids Cowpoke Camp at
Call into the front desk (970-726-5632) to reserve your child's place today!


ABOUT: Whether you’re a hard core ski racer or casual weekend warrior, Devil’s Thumb Ranch’s more than 80 miles of groomed and tracked cross-country ski and snowshoe trails offer something for everyone, in one of the most breathtaking wilderness settings in the region. The Governor’s Cup, one of the longest running cross-country ski races in Colorado, returns to Devil’s Thumb Ranch as a celebration of the seven-plus year transformation of this renowned cross country ski center into a year round, eco-friendly ranch resort and spa. The openings of the base area 52-room main lodge, Ranch Creek Spa facility and casual dining restaurant, Heck’s Tavern, culminated the resort’s multi-year capital improvement program.

 
DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION: Make it a weekend and stay at the base area main lodge or in one of the luxury log cabins overlooking the Ranch, with rates starting at $340/night. Visit devilsthumbranch.com for on-line reservations or call 800-933-4339 for more information on the Ranch, lodging, spa, dining and other recreation and leisure options.