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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Viking Ski-O 2024
My dear Vikings and Vikings-for-the-day, I am very happy to announce that registration for the Viking Ski-O 2024 is now open. Same as last year, this year’s Ski-O takes the “Score-O” or “Rogaine” format and also allows you to use the Ondago App as a plan B in case you get lost. The event will take place on February 18th at the Viking Chalet located at 393 Chemin Jackson, Morin-Heights, QC J0R 1H0. There will be no registration on-site. Register online between January 13 and February 13, and pick up your map and the control card at the Viking Clubhouse. If you are planning to use the Ondago App, please download it at home, and also download the Viking network map from it (the connection at the Clubhouse is sketchy at best). There is no equipment rental on-site, and a limited number of compasses and ski-orienteering map holders are available upon request (through Zone4 form). The start will be near Skip’s Hut (across the road, about 300m down), and the finish will be at the Clubhouse. This year, we will use the classic control flags and mechanical punches. The map will be printed in 1:20000 (1 cm = 200 m) and 5m contours. For those who know the trails very well, surprises await: for one day only, the trails will be bi-directional except for the segments specifically marked on your map, so for this day only, you can ignore the No Entry signs , but keep right and watch for oncoming traffic! Courses:
The solo skiers or teams will choose between the 2-hr or 4-hr course, to collect as many controls as they can under the chosen time. The controls will be valued between 10 and 30 points depending on their difficulty, and distance from the Clubhouse. It is extremely important to come back on time: every minute after 2 or 4 hours will cost you 10 points! In the days to come, try to self-time to learn your true speed on the different types of trails: well-groomed, backcountry, or forest “shortcut”. The timetable will be as follows: Hot chocolate and light snacks will be available in the kitchen upstairs. There will be no awards, but everybody will get an amazing participation souvenir after the finish. The results will be published within 2 days of the competition. Your safety is your responsibility. Please dress warm, and ensure you have your watch, compass, whistle, snacks, beverages, and emergency pack. Check your equipment, charge your cell phone, and keep it warm (I tape a Hotshot to the back of mine). Registration fees:
The registration fees cover also the day pass and parking. Online Zone4 registration: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=34370 before midnight February 13th. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
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