The Deuter Ruapehu Ripper is a classic ski mountaineering challenge.
Racing alongside fellow competitors, participants skin up and ski down through the gnarly terrain and conditions offered up by Ruapehu over a total vertical ascent and descent of 3200m across a 10km course. Expect this to take between two to four hours for most participants.
There will be an easier course for those wishing to take more of a recreational tour but still be involved in the thrill of the event.
Remember for all Skimonz events, fun, safety and participation are the focus.
The race will again be held at Turoa this season on 20 September thanks to the support of Turoa Ski Area; Mt Ruapehu, Deuter, Leki, the New Zealand Alpine club, Buff, Protector safety, the Climber magazine and Wilderness magazine.
Great hot food and discounted bar facilities will be on offer at the prize giving at the Hot Lava, at the Junction, Ohakune, along with the chance to score some awesome spot prizes. All major prizes will spot prizes, with placings for first, second and third, Male and Female.
Don't miss this unique event, the seasonal final in the national skimonz series.
For a review of last years event, visit:
www.telemark.org.nz/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=2&pid=48
New Taranaki Race:
A Second North Island event, the Manganui Rando Race, will be hosted by Manganui Ski Area on the 13 September. For more information follow the link on the skimonz.com home page.
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