Overview
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All events start on the ice in front of the La Ronge Legion Hall, 1400 La Ronge Avenue.
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All trails will be groomed for skating and classic skiing.
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Checkpoints are located every four to nine kilometers and have radio contact, first aid, toilets, beverages, food, a campfire and friendly volunteers.
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There will be awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place skiers in each age category and event, except for the Jackrabbit Glide, which provides an award for each young skier.
KUPESEWIN RULES & LOGISTICS
Event Sponsor: Robertson Trading LTD.
Event Options
The Don Allen Saskaloppet features a 2-day Kupesewin event with 3 categories. These are challenging events for skiers capable of travelling with a load and camping out in winter conditions. All Kupesewin skiers begin on Friday, traveling to camp at the Don Allen "Summit". Skiers complete their ski back to La Ronge on Saturday.
Kupesewin Lite
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50 km total distance
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Volunteer-supported for transportation of camping gear
Kupesewin Marathon
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75km total distance
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Volunteer-supported for transportation of camping gear
Kupesewin Sasquatch
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75 km total distance
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Self-supported: skiers carry their own camping gear
See below for full details.
Click here for Kupesewin route map (Google map).
Bib Pick-up & Start Time
Bib pick-up and pack check: Friday March 3 between 11:00am-11:45 at The Legion
Race start: Friday March 3 @12:30pm at the Legion on the lake
50km Kupesewin Lite
Skiers travel 26km on Day 1 before reaching the overnight camp at "the Summit" check point. Day 2 starts at 8:30am and travel home another 24 kilometres (via the Hornet Bay arm of the Saskaloppet Trail) for a total distance of 50km.
The Kupesewin Lite is volunteer-supported for transportation of camping gear: Skiers in this event may have two packs, weighing a combined total maximum of 15 kilograms, transported by volunteers from the start line to the overnight camp spot at the Summit of the "Summit Loop".
75km Kupesewin Marathon & Sasquatch
Skiers travel 36km on Day 1 before stopping overnight at the Summit checkpoint. Day 2 starts at 8:30am and skiers travel another 39km back home for a total distance of just over 75km.
The Kupesewin Marathon is volunteer-supported for transportation of camping gear: Marathon skiers may have two packs, weighing a combined total maximum of 15 kilograms, transported by volunteers from the start line to the overnight camp spot at the Summit of the "Summit Loop".
Kupesewin Sasquatch: Skiers in this event follow the same route as the Marathon skiers, but Sasquatch skiers must carry or tow all of their gear and supplies without assistance from volunteers.
All Kupesewin skiers should note that their Day 1 ski on Friday, March 3 will be unassisted with no checkpoints set up along the way. They should therefore carry water and food and be self-reliant. When they get to the Summit overnight camp, they will be assisted by Kupesewin volunteers who will have a fire going and hot water available. Skiers will be allowed to change their clothes and dry off in the Summit cabin. However, it is expected that the spend most of their time outdoors and sleep outside the cabin.
Qualifications
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Entrants must be able to maintain a 6 km/hr average speed for the Kupesewin Lite and 8 km/hr average speed in the Marathon and Sasquatch. Skiers should only enter the Kupesewin after building a solid, long-distance training base.
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Entrants must backpack or tow (on a fixed sleigh) 5.0 kg (11 lbs) of survival gear the entire event distance. Weight must include extra gloves/mitts, socks, matches, fire starter, small knife, cook pot (one-litre minimum size), water bottle, and 500 grams of high energy food.
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Entrants must supply all personal gear, including food, tent (if used), sleeping bag, utensils, etc.
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Kupesewin Lite and Kupesewin Marathon skiers may have two packs, weighing a combined total maximum of 15 kg transported by volunteers to the overnight campsite.
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Sasquatch participants must carry or tow all of their survival and camping gear.
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Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the entire event.
Course Map
Click here for the Saskaloppet course map.