2025 Tour de Plain Event # 3 Course Description
The event offers 3 race options: There are two timed events with a short (5 KM) and long (18 KM) tour of the Beaver Creek Trail. You can opt for classic or freestyle technique. The 3rd option is untimed/noncompetitive with no time record for the short course. The events begin and finish at the Osprey Lodge Trailhead in Thousand Trails.
For the 5 km short course, begin from the Osprey Lodge trailhead and scan the START QR code there. Ski along the BCT up valley to the Clear Creek loop. Scan the QR code at the checkpoint in the loop. Then ski the BCT past the start to the Chiwawa Loop Rd crossing and scan the QR code at this checkpoint before returning on the BCT to the Osprey Lodge. Scan the FINISH QR code there to complete the event. There are 4 QR codes scanned on the short course - START, Clear Creek Loop, Chiwawa Rd turnaround and FINISH. All QR codes for the short course are on red signs.
The long course starts at the Osprey Lodge trailhead. Scan the long course START QR code to begin the event and proceed on the BCT to the Clear Creek Loop. Scan the QR code at this checkpoint in the loop. Then ski BCT down valley to Plain until you reach the Meadow loop parking lot. Scan the QR code near this trailhead and then return on the BCT back to the Osprey Lodge trailhead. Scan the long course FINISH QR code to complete the event. There are 4 QR codes scanned on the long course - START, Clear Creek Loop, Meadow Loop trailhead and FINISH. All QR codes for the long course are on blue signs. Do not scan the QR code at the Chiwawa Road crossing which is for the short course only.
The course will be open from Friday, February 28, 2025 starting at 8 AM through Monday, March 3, 2025 completing the race by dusk.
You can ski the course as many times as you’d like. Your times will be recorded and your fastest time counts. Enjoy the skiing!
Self-timing
Timing will be managed by each racer’s smart phone using the Webscorer Race Timer app to scan QR codes. The QR codes are marked visibly and scanning can be done without internet connection. Timing instructions will be sent to each racer in their confirmation email. Your race registration fees support the youth ski education programs of the Plain Valley Nordic Team!