The Squamish Scrambler has got to be my  favorite winter running event.  Held every February in the mountains above Squamish, BC, it's a magical half-marathon on snowshoes.

12 February 2011

Event Report: The 2011 running of the Squamish Scrambler saw snow conditions we'd always wished for.  However it was a case of be careful what you wish for.

Start: Sunday 13 February 2011 8am (or whenever)

Run as far as you can go east on the Trans-Canada Trail, an u

Only four fools toed the start line at 6 AM.  Perhaps it was the inclement weather or that a few too many drams were consumed on Saturday night or perhaps some people simply decided to get off the wheel.  Other than the charming company and witty conversation they didn't miss much.  It was wet and cold.  It may be time for a change of scenery.

What:
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs.
Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver.
Why:
Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.

The stats are in: Distance 70.2 kms, 906 M elevation gain.  Total duration: 5 hrs 25 mins.  Moving Time: 3 hrs 15 min.  Which must mean that Drinking beer in pubs Time: 2 hrs 10 min.

One 2 lb Haggis caught and eaten, along with Neeps and Tatties.

Many wee drams of Scotch Whisky drunk along with many a tune and song.