Waivers:

All competitors participating in the Nordic leg of this event will be required to a Kelowna Nordic Ski Waiver. The waivers are only available and must be signed at check in.

The nordic leg/start of the race will be held at the Kelowna Nordic Ski Center, which is located approximately 50km from downtown Kelowna.
Click here for the Ski2Tree Nordic Ski Course Map  The trail will be clearly marked.   The first transition will be stationed at the Nordic Center where the nordic team member will pass the Velcro strip to their snowshoe runner.

Facts and Rules:

•The course runs clockwise from the main cabin.

• Distance: approximately 10 km

• Nordic ski equipment must be used, classic or skate skis

• Climbing skins not allowed

• Free technique race

• Course is subject to change depending on snow conditions

• This stage must be complete by 10:00am

The snowshoe leg will also take place at the Kelowna Nordic Center.   The trail will be clearly marked. Runners will pass the velcro strip to the mountain biker who will then continue on their leg of the race down McCulloch Road.  Click here for the Ski2Tree Snowshoe Map Updated .

Rules and Facts:

•The course runs clockwise from the main cabin.

• Distance of run: approximately 5km

• There are no water stations on this leg.

• Runners will follow signage to the transition area

• Runners must be finished this stage by 11am

The Mountain Biker starts at the Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club and will ride down McCulloch Road to the transition.  The transition is currently pending on the completion of the one way bridge on McCulloch, we are working with the City on this and will update the exact transition location before Feb. 27th, where mountain bikers will pass their velcro straps onto their road bikers who will carry on.

Rules and Facts:

• Distance: approximately 18+ km

•The road currently has a mixture of snow, gravel and mud.  It is in your best interest to control your speed and practice even breaking.   There is a large drop off on the West side of the road for much of the ride, another reason to control your speed!

•The road will not be closed to public however we will be warning any traffic that a race is in progress and to drive with caution.  Cyclists should be sure they do not cross the center line

• ANSI or CSA approved helmets are mandatory

• Bicycles must be in good condition

• Cyclists may not cross the center line of road

• Cyclists may not receive assistance or spare parts after the race has started

• Cyclists must be finished this stage of the race by 1pm

The road cyclist starts on McCulloch Road (exact transition to be determined as above) and follows the course as outlined below through the scenic vineyard back roads of East Kelowna and finishing at the 4th transition at the end of Spiers Road near KLO Road where they will pass their velcro strap to their runner who will head off down the Greenway.

Course follows:
McCulloch Rd onto Gulley Rd keeping right on Hart Rd
From Hart Rd turn left back onto McCulloch Rd and right onto East Kelowna Rd to Hollywood Rd South
From Hollywood Rd South turn right onto Teasdale Rd, right on Belgo Rd, left on Garner Rd
From Garner stay/continue left onto Lewis Rd and straight across back onto Teasdale Rd
From Teasdale turn right back onto Hollywood Rd South and East Kelowna Rd
On your return on East Kelowna Rd you will turn left on Reid Rd, right on Pooley and left on Rose Rd which will come back onto McCulloch and right onto June Springs
From June Springs Rd turn right on Matthews Rd which goes straight onto Wallace Hill Rd
Follow Wallace Hill Rd all the way to Sallows Rd for a quick left and then right onto Saucier Rd and then right onto Bedford
Follow Bedford Rd onto Casorso Rd and left onto Swamp Rd at the roundabout
From Swamp Rd take a hard left onto DeHart Rd, right onto Crawford Rd, left onto Stewart Rd and then right onto Saucier
From Saucier Rd turn right on Sallows Rd and left on Harvard Rd, left on Gaspardone Rd and left on Balldock Rd
From Balldock Rd go straight through back onto Wallace Hill Rd, this time turn right at the end onto Saucier Rd
From Saucier Rd go left onto Spiers Rd and follow Spiers all the way to the transition before KLO Rd

Rules and Facts:

• Distance: approximately 52 km

• Due to expected lower registration numbers in the first year of the event and high costs of traffic control, the rules of the road will apply for this race.

• There will be volunteers at intersections guiding athletes in the right direction.  Volunteers are not there to stop traffic, only to assure that athletes are staying on course. There will be ‘Race in Progress’ vehicles monitoring the roads and disqualifying teams that are not following the rules of the road.  As the race grows traffic control will be introduced.

• ANSI or CSA approved helmets are mandatory

• No drafting allowed, individual time trial race

• Bicycles must be in good condition

• Cyclists may not cross the center line of road

• Cyclists may not receive assistance or spare parts after the race has started

• Cyclists must be finished this stage by 2:30pm

This leg will start on the Greenway and follow the original Ski2Sea run course taking runners down Greenway to Lakeshore and continuing to finish at the yacht club parking lot next to Tree Brewery where they will pass their velcro strap to their Paddler.  The course will be clearly marked with volunteers at main intersections.

Rules and Facts:

• Distance of run: approximately 11km

• There are no water stations on this leg.

• Runners will follow signage to the transition area

• Runners must be finished this stage by 4pm

The paddling section starts on Okanagan Lake. The course is a start finish at the Yacht Club boat launch next to Tree Brewery.

Due to limited volunteers we have changed the course to create 2 x 4km loops.  Paddlers will head straight out to the buoy 2kms north of the boat launch, come back to the buoy straight out from the launch and head out for a second loop before finishing the race.  Due to cold water concerns, paddlers must remain within 10-15 meter of shore at all times.

In the event of extraordinary winds or weather this section may be changed. Participants will be advised the day of the event.

Facts and Rules:

• Distance: approximately 8 km

• No motor driven boats, however all other vessels apply (with exception to SUP boards).  Paddler’s vessel types will be posted with their results.  If you want to be the fastest paddler, best you choose the fastest vessel!

• Canadian Ministry or Transport approved life jackets must be worn in the proper manner at all times

• Paddlers must be finished this stage by 5:30pm

You must download and sign the Hoodoo Racing Waiver and bring it to check in. You will not receive your race pack or number without a signed waiver.

All Nordic stage competitors are required to complete a Kelowna Nordic Center Waiver. This can be signed at the race briefing/check in. They are not available online.

Categories and Rules:

*Solo Women, Men and Juniors (18 – 19 years of age)
*Open Women and Men Teams
*Open Mixed: teams of 5 to 7 must consist of at least 2 females.
*Recreational: Any recreational teams placing top 3 will automatically by be transferred to an open category.
*Corporate: employees or relatives of employees must compete in at least 4 stages of the race
*Masters: All members must be 40 years of age or over as of race day
*Veterans: All members must be 60 years of age or over as of race day
*Junior: All members must be over 13 and under 19 years of age. Teams must consist of no fewer than 4 members, with no member competing in more than 2 stages of the race. Juniors aged 18-19 may compete as a solo or in teams of 2 or 3.

Entering under a category is now mandatory. Prizes will be given for each category.

Facts and Rules:

Solo participants must provide their own support crews at each transition to look after the participants equipment. Volunteers will NOT be responsible for storing or handling equipment either before, or after each leg of the race

A special area will be designated at each transition zone for solo participants, and must be used by the solo participants.

If you are an orphan (looking for a team to join), or need an orphan (extra person to complete your team), please contact us. We always have athletes ready to join teams!