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UPDATE AS OF MARCH 29, 2022
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Due to extremely low participation (31 total people as of today) I have decided to cancel the 2022 Five Peaks.

I'm sure this is hugely disappointing to you and I'm right there with you. In 20 years of event production I've never canceled an event due to low participation. Sure, we've canceled/postponed many events due to weather, COVID, and fire/smoke risk. But this is a first.

In my opinion, several factors are contributing to the low numbers:

• Re-scheduled from its original date to the same weekend as the Grand Traverse and Cody's Challenge. (Cody's also showing low numbers).
• Event hasn't taken place since 2019 so it isn't as "on the radar" as it has been in the past.
• Lots of new events throughout the season may have given people their fill.

For the record, I take total responsibility for the low turnout. I was hopeful that the event's reputation would continue to carry it. That clearly is no longer the case. Given that we haven't been able to host the event since 2019 due to COVID, a more substantial marketing effort was needed.

So, please accept my apology and know that you, the registered racer are the most important people. Your support of the event means a lot and I hope you will keep The Five Peaks in mind for next year.

I will be following up with information on how you may expect to see your refund. I am working out the details as we speak.
Also, you will be given a coupon for $30 off this year's Imperial Challenge scheduled for April 16.

Realizing that you now have an open day this weekend, here are a couple of events to help you fill the void:

• Cody's Challenge (registration closes March 30)
• Uphill and Chill at Arapahoe Basin (part of the Legend's 75th Anniversary celebration)

Take care and happy sliding out there.

Sincerley,

Jeff Westcott
Race Director

RACE DATE:
Sunday, APRIL 3, 2022

Greetings and welcome to The Five Peaks!
It's hard to believe that it's been 3 years since our last rendition.

Thank you to:
CAMP Technical Adventure Equipment-cash donation for awards plus prizes for raffle
Hagan Ski Mountaineering-donating a pair of skis for giveaway and extending racer discount code
Breckenridge Ski Resort-athlete gift and hosting us!

USSMA
This year's event is the National Championship Team race sanctioned with the United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA). As such, there is a licensing requirement for all categories EXCEPT the Short Course Solo. Both teammates must be licensed.

USSMA License info:

• $40 annual license for ages 23 and older
• $25 annual license for ages 22 and younger
• $15 single venue license, any age
  (PLEASE NOTE: You may participate in a National Championship category using a Single Venue license but you will be ineligible for National Championship Rankings and prize money)

CLICK HERE for USSMA Licensing, Active.com profile needed.

CATEGORIES
The following USSMA Team National Championship categories are offered for both male and female.

• U14 (Short Course)-ages 14 and under, for those born 2008 or earlier, USSMA License Required
• U16 (Short Course)-ages 15 and 16, for those born 2006, 2007, USSMA License Required
• U18 (Short Course)-ages 17 and 18, for those born 2004, 2005, USSMA License Required
• U20 (Long Course)-ages 19 and 20, for those born 2002, 2003, USSMA License Required
• U23 (Long Course)-ages 21, 22, 23, for those born 1999-2001, USSMA License Required
• Senior (Long Course)-ages 24-44, for those born 1978-1998, USSMA License Required
• Masters 45+ (Long Course)-ages 45+, for those born 1977 and earlier, USSMA License Required

Recreational Categories:

• Short Course Solo Men (Any Age), NO license needed
• Short Course Solo Women (Any Age), NO license needed
• Long Course Duo Coed (Any Age), USSMA License Required

A note on ages:
Teams are intended to be comprised of two teammates meeting the age requirements listed above in the Category section.
Racing Age is determined by how old you will be on December 31, 2022.
Two differently aged teammates MAY form a team. However they would be required to race in the age group of the older teammate.
For example, a U18 teamed with a U16 would race in U18.
Conversely, if a Senior and a Master form a team they would race as a Senior Team.

AWARDS:
Top 3 in all categories will be recognized.
Additionally, Cash Prizes will be distributed as follows:
An Overall Ranking that combines U20, U23, Seniors and Masters will be produced for men and women each.
1st Place=$500
2nd Place=$300
3rd Place=$200
4th Place=$150
5th Place=$100

Long Course Coed Teams, men and women each:
1st Place=$200
2nd Place=$150
3rd Place=$100