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Tug Hill Outfitters is hosting a winter, yeti themed adventure race on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Osceola, NY, at the Osceola Ski & Sport Resort (https://skiosceola.com/). Register early, because the race is capped at 150 participants. Racers must use snowshoes and/or skis to travel during the race (pending snow conditions). Teams will navigate the course using only a map and compass, no GPS allowed, and compete to see who can find the most checkpoints in the least amount of time. If teams don’t make it back before the time cut-off, they will lose 1 checkpoint for every minute they’re late. A long sleeve performance race T-shirt, 1 set of maps per team (with the option to purchase an extra set during registration), a trail pass for Osceola Ski & Sport Resort, snacks, a post race meal, and prizes for top finishing teams are included in the registration price. Team sizes can range from 1-6 people (cap of 4 people for adult teams, but families can race with up to 6 people). There are limited quantities of snowshoe and cross country ski rentals available. Follow our Facebook Page and check here for updates.
This race has something for everyone, from families and newcomers, to competitive adventure racers and orienteering teams who are looking for a fun challenge in a cool place! Osceola Ski & Sport Resort and the surrounding lands are a beautiful, remote, winter paradise, and the lodge at the resort is a cozy place for race headquarters and post-race awards and refreshments. If you’re into orienteering, geocaching, treasure hunting, have seen Eco Challenge Fiji on Amazon, or are looking for a fun new twist on winter sports, this race is for you! We’ve got some serious fun planned, from a lively prologue to some on course surprises! Are you yeti?
Between Osceola Ski & Sport Resort and Tug Hill Outfitters, there are a total of 20 pairs of snowshoes to rent, which can be reserved and paid for during registration. For kids snowshoes or cross country ski rentals, contact: dustin@skiosceola.com
Local lodging options within a 15 to 20 minute drive are the Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, NY, and the Tug Hill Resort, or several hotels within a 45 minute drive in Pulaski, Rome, Watertown, or North Syracuse, NY.
Mandatory Team Gear – Entire Race (1 person per team must carry these items at all times)
Mandatory Individual Gear – Entire Race (Each team member must carry the following items at all times)
Recommended Gear
For post race festivities, we will have snacks, drinks, a post race meal, and delicious craft beer. We’ll have awards about 30 mins after the race finish with prizes for top finishers in each division. Post race awards and activities will be held outside, as we do not have public indoor facilities.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
7:30 AM – 5 PM
1573 Osceola Rd, Camden, NY 1331
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Osceola/TugHillYetiQuest
Prices will increase on Friday, December 23, 2022. The race will be capped at 150 people, and will likely sell out. Please register early. In order to be guaranteed a T-shirt, please register by Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Schedule (8 Hour Races)
Schedule (3 Hour Races)
Men’s, Women’s, or Non-Binary Solo Racers
Men’s, Women’s, & Mixed Gender 2 person teams
Men’s, Women’s, Mixed Gender 3 or 4 person teams
Family Teams of up to 6 people (including children under 18)
Prizes for top finishers in each category
tughilloutfitters@gmail.com
315-807-3696