| S.O.S. - Survival of the Shawangunks
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| Description |
A 30 miles bicycle climb (1000') will lead you from the historic town of New Paltz into the heart of the Shawangunk Mountains to the Lake Awosting Parking lot of Minnewaska State Park. From there, you will run 4 miles on forest trails to Lake Awosting and swim 1.1 miles along the northwestern shore. Following this first swim, you will run 5.5 miles of rough trail overlooking the valley of beautiful Lake Minnewaska where you will swim .5 miles along the southeastern shore. Next you will run 8 miles over the trail to Lake Mohonk where you will be met with your final swim. During the last third of this .5 mile swim, if you breathe to your left your exhaustion will give way to awe as you catch glimpses of the famous Mohonk Hotel built into the cliff alongside the lake shore. Following the final swim, you will face a .7 mile sprint-climb to the finish (260'). At the finish enjoy the historic Smiley Memorial Sky Top Tower (1542') and excellent views of five states.
During each swim contestants are required to carry their running shoes and any other gear needed as no contestant will be returning to the starting point of any of the swims. If you decide to accept this survival challenge you will spend time developing a system to carry your gear through the water. Whatever system you develop, remember you will have to carry it with you during all parts of the run, and its effectiveness must last through three swims. |
| Type |
Race - Triathlon
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| Date(s) |
September 13, 2009 - Sep 13, 2009 |
| Frequency |
1-time event (non-weekly) |
| Start Time |
7:00 AM |
| Level |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| Where |
Out of State |
| Website |
http://www.ulster.net/~sosnyta/index.html
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| Comments |
The Survival of the Shawangunks (SOS) is an eight stage triathlon sponsored annually by the New York Triathlete Association.
Cycle country roads and scenic highways circling the northern ridge of the Shawangunk Mountain Range. Ascend the western face. At the entrance to Minnewaska State Park leave your bike for a combination run/swim journey through some of America's most beautiful cross-country trails and spring fed lakes. |
| Members Only? |
Everyone
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| Contact Information
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| Who |
Don Davis |
| Email |
sosnyta@ulster.net |
| Phone |
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