THE SKI-LO! (37KM) – DRAFT
BRAVE THE LAKE IN WINTER
The Ski-Lo! adventure begins at the Centre Vauvert-sur-le-Lac-Saint-Jean. Participants then cover the distance on a groomed (skate only) and marked trail, interspersed with refreshment points, which will bring them to a grand finale at the splendid site of Chalets et Spa Lac St-Jean, in Chambord.
Participants have a maximum of 4h30 hours to complete the Ski-Lo!
Each participant is committed to raising $750 in donations for the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation, which helps young cancer sufferers regain their well-being. Please note that fundraising is mandatory. Only participants who have completed 100% of their fundraising will be allowed to take departure on February 24.
A maximum of 100 people will have the chance to take up this challenge next February.
Are you ready to brave the cold and the lake?
To participate
Participants must pay a registration fee of $125 and raise a minimum of $750 in donations.
Tax receipts may be issued for donations of $20 or more.
Please note that fundraising is mandatory. Only participants who have completed 100% of their fundraising will be allowed to take departure on February 24.
LOGISTICS
SUMMARY SCHEDULE
10:45 a.m. Departure of the shuttle bus (provided for all athletes from Chambord finish to Vauvert race start).
13:15 p.m. Meeting of athletes at the starting site.
1:30 p.m. Departure of the Ski-Lo!
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
In addition to the clothing you will wear at the start of your race, here is the list of mandatory equipment you must have with you throughout your race.
- Running shoes suitable for cold weather (trail or winter shoes) No road or street running shoes will be accepted.
- Clothing adapted to the temperature (multi-layer systems preferred), as colorful as possible to increase visibility:
- Lined insulating coat (ideally synthetic) if not already worn;
- Windproof coat if not already worn;
- Spare gloves or mittens;
- Spare neck warmer or tubular scarf;
- Spare tuque;
- Spare socks.
- Cell phone with fully charged battery (plan to keep it as warm as possible with hand warmers);
- Survival blanket;
- Foot and hand warmers;
- Eye protection (ski goggles) ;
- Whistle;
- Clothing with reflective stripes;
- Backpack;
- Necessary medication (asthma, EpiPen, etc.);
- Health insurance card;
- Reusable glass (to reduce waste, no glass is available at the refuelling stations. You are responsible for bringing your own bottles, glasses or any other container of your choice).
- Headlamp with at least 100 lumens maximum charge (bring spare batteries or a second lamp);
- 2 lights (bike light style) set to flashing mode (one on the bag + one on the front).
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
- Energy supplements.
Testimony
“What a beautiful symbolism to cross the lake with the elements of nature to respect. On the lake, despite the wind and the cold, I was looking at the horizon and I was happy to do this challenge to support young people with cancer who will regain possession of their lives thanks to a Foundation expedition.”
Stéphanie Collard, women’s winner of the 2023 Ski-Lo! (34km) and 4th overall.