What: 1 to 7 loops of the infamous Bonk Hill section on the STORMY course starting and ending at Powerhouse Aid Station.
Why: Need to transition from road running to trail running to prepare for future events like Knee Knacker and Cascade Crest.
Who: Anybody is welcome to come and doesn't mind running loops. I'm sure I'll see a Fool or two out there. You don't necessarily have to be registered for the Stormy 50/100 mile race to participate.
Where: Meet at the Powerhouse Aid Station, in Squamish, BC.
Getting there: Turn east off Hwy 99 onto the gravel Mamquam Forest Service Road. (20m South of Stawamus R. Crossing/50m S. of Valley Dr. traffic lights) Drive 5.2 km from Hwy 99 turnoff and park at the Powerhouse.
When: Saturday, May 16th at 8:00am.
Route: Baldy's Bonkfest course is three loops of the STORMY course starting at Powerhouse Aid Station via Nine Mile or Bonk Hill (Mamquam FSR), Lava Flow Hill, to Ring Creek Rip, the infamous Powerhouse Plunge, then Powerhouse Falls and ending at Powerhouse Aid Station.
http://homepage.mac.com/designr2/stormy/STORMY-Map-18Jun07.pdf
Powerhouse
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“Bonk Hill” and “9-Mile hill” |
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This is a long, uphill slog. Stay on the main Mamquam Forest Service Road, ignoring secondary routes. This is an active forest road: traffic should be light but take care. The Mamquam River & gorge should always be to your left. At no point on this section should you be on a single track.
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As the Mamquam glacier captivates you, look out for a large bridge. Cross the bridge, then go left onto the first trail (marked by a blue painted boulder) in ~250m This is the climb up lava flow hill.
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After a short flat section at the top of the hill, turn left onto single track. This is the Ring Creek Rip, a long, long downhill on an old road. Pass 2 wreaked cars. When you finally come to a major fork, turn left at sign for Powerhouse Plunge (ignore right fork, signed Ring Creek Crossing) |
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Stay on flat trail for ~1.5km. At fork, go right onto the zigzags of the “powerhouse plunge.” Cross a wide gravel road. Go back onto single track to your left for a few hundred yards, exiting at the Powerhouse water station/info board (visited earlier) and broad trail where you turn left. |
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This next section should be familiar! Continue on main trail and down steep black stoned rough road. Cross the Powerhouse Bridge and go uphill to a yellow gate. At intersection, go right
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Aid: Be prepared
Entry: There is no fee and you don't need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate in a Flash event, however whining is not allowed. No registration is required but please indicate your participation via the comment form below. You are responsible for your own well being and safety and should be self sufficient. Please read the Release of All Claims. By participating in this event you agree to the terms of the Release of All Claims.
Karl finishes 100 miles
Bonkfest results
Name Lap 1 Lap 2 Distance
Baldwin 2:43 2:55 45K
Monty 2:43 2:55 45K
Phil 2:45 3:12 45K
Carolyn 2:50 3:03 45K
Neil 2:50 3:01 45K
Arlene 3:15 22.5K
Cynnimon 3:20 22.5K
Cheryl 4:07 22.5K
Rhonda 4:07 22.5K
Kirsten 6:30 50K
Rick ??? 45K
John ??? 45K
Karl 23:53 160K!
Gilles 25:45 160K!