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EVENT INFORMATION
Classique Jackrabbit Classic 2024 is back!
The 2024 Classique Jackrabbit Classic cross-country ski touring event is taking place on Sunday, January 21st, at Domaine Saint Bernard at Mont-Tremblant Québec.
The goal of the Classique Jackrabbit Classic is to:
- Honour the Legacy of Herman “Jackrabbit” Smith-Johannsen, famous ski pioneer.
- Encourage Cross-country skiing and Ski Touring in the Mont-Tremblant region.
- Encourage young skiers to participate.
Domaine Saint-Bernard’s groomed cross-country ski trails in the middle of the Laurentians are representative of classic-style cross-country skiing and winter adventure. It was in this area that Herman “Jackrabbit” Smith-Johannsen went on many hikes on the trails he built.
Course Distances and Start Times: The Jackrabbit Classic is designed as a full-day cross-country skiing excursion. All the distance events will have their Start and Finish at the same place in Domaine Saint-Bernard at staggered start times, as follows:
48 Km at 8:30 a.m.;
38 Km at 9:30 a.m.;
22 Km CSM Training Trail at 10:00 a.m.;
10 Km at 11:00 a.m.;
2.5 Km at 11:30 a.m.; and
1.0 Km at 11:45 a.m.
Checkpoints:
- Main Checkpoint: Departure / Arrival at Domaine Saint-Bernard – Soup, snacks, water, etc. With warm-up tent and heated waxing area; the Jackrabbit Johannsen Exhibit from the Laurentian Ski Museum is inside Le Grand Domaine.
- Herman Deshaies Shelter (Le Domaine) – water only, warm-up fire and picnic tables.
- Champagne Road (next to former Labelle Golf Course behind former Gray Rocks) – Water
- Forget Hut (Jackrabbit Bridge) – Self-serve water point (if needed); snacks, and fire to warm up
- Après-Ski Meal inside at the Le Grand Domaine.
- Bring your own water bottle to fill at checkpoints.
First Aid Control: at Main Checkpoint at Start / Finish. Other Control Points are along the Trail with volunteer skier-patrollers. For Emergency, have what3words app on your cellular phone.
LOCATION
Domaine Saint-Bernard, 539 Saint-Bernard Road, Mont-Tremblant QC, Canada
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Accommodation
a) Red Birds Ski Club, Mont-Tremblant – 8.8 km from the START of the Classique Jackrabbit Classic; dormitory; must book in advance; contact Patrick van der Walde at patvanderwalde@gmail.com. Website: http://redbirdsskiclub.com
b) Domaine Saint-Bernard – Le Grand Domaine has been reserved (capacity 29 people) for the weekend (January 19-21, 2024) for accommodation for skiers and volunteers participating in the Classique Jackrabbit Classic. Priority is for 2 nights reservation for the weekend. For more information on reservations, contact Patrick van der Walde at: patvanderwalde@gmail.com.
c) Tourisme Tremblant – Contact Tourisme Mont-Tremblant to find accommodation (www.mont-tremblant.ca). It is busy every weekend at Mont-Tremblant, book your accommodation early and spend the whole weekend in Mont-Tremblant.
d) Hotel Mont-Tremblant-Au Coin Restaurant, 1900 chemin du Village, at Mont Tremblant Old Village, Lac Mercier (info@hotelmonttremblant.com). This hotel and restaurant will be used for BIB Pickupon Saturday afternoon, January 20th, 2024.
Transportation
- Transportation to the venue is the responsibility of the skier.
- Car pooling and Bus transport may be examined if numbers are greater than expected. Information will be available through this Website.
REGISTRATION
Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 14th, 2024, by 11:45 p.m.
Register before December 31st, 2023 and get over 20% discount on the Registration fee!
Register by January 14th, 2024; and receive a Personalized BIB!
Skiers receive: Bib, food, snacks, and beverages on the course, a pin and certificate, and an Après-ski meal.
Registration Fees (includes entrance and activity fees):
| Until January 14th | |
|---|---|
| Youth 17 and under | $20 |
| Adults 18 and over | $120 |
Fee included for Day License if not a Member of Ski de fond Québec.
Note to Non-skiers: with the exception of accredited Volunteers and Officials, Non-skiers must pay the applicable entrance fee and activity fee.
Notes on age and cross-country skiing experience:
- Dates of birth – age as of January 21, 2024.
- Skiers 18 years and older may qualify for the 48 km and 38 km events depending on skier experience.
- Skiers 17 and under may enter in the 22 km event.
- If experienced, skiers between the ages of 16 and 17 can participate in the 38 km event with an adult skier.
- Only experienced skiers will qualify for the 48 km event.
- The number of entries may be limited.
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