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JOHN CRAIG MEMORIAL WILDERNESS SKI CLASSIC
SINCE 1934

The John Craig Memorial Wilderness Ski Classic is a non competitive 35
kilometer Ski Event bounded by the Sisters Wilderness to the south and the
Mt. Washington Wilderness to the north.

The John Craig Memorial Wilderness Ski Classic is in honor of John T. Craig
who in 1877 won a contract with the U.S. Post Office to carry mail to
Central Oregon in the winter by skiing over the McKenzie Pass. Craig had
the incredible bad luck of starting his first trip feeling under-the-weather
and unknowingly headed straight into a December blizzard. His body was
found in a cabin near the summit, this event commemorates this ill-fated
adventure.

The entire route is on Old McKenzie Pass (State Highway 242) and begins on
the west side at the first snow gate by White branch Youth Camp at an
elevation of 2,450? and climbs to a high point of 5,100? near Dee Wright
Observatory at approximately 15.5 miles / 25 km and then descends 6.3 miles
to an elevation of 4080? and the finish at the east snow gate for a total
distance of 21. 8 miles / 35 km.

This is not an event for first time skiers because there are sustained
climbs, ungroomed conditions, possible adverse/severe weather conditions
(backcountry touring). Bring your 10 essentials, a partner and extra water.
It is strongly recommended that each participant be self sufficient and
prepared for a long day?s ski adventure. Skiers should be at Dee Wright
Observatory no later than 2 PM.

FAMILY TOUR

Tour to Dee Wright Observatory or scenic view point and back, all levels and
abilities can ski the road. Fun for the entire family!

Classic Tour: 10:00AM -12:00PM ? Day of event registration only
$10 individual $25 family kids 12 & under are free ? East side snow
gate!
Tourers: Registered tourers may ski any distance along the course. There
will be 2-way traffic; please yield to descending skiers who have the right
of way. Open to all ages and abilities of skiers. 5KM to Windy Point,
10KM to Lava Camp, Summit is 1KM further.

AMENITIES

? Post Event Meal at the Best Western Ponderosa Inn
? 2009 John Craig Memorial Wilderness Commemorative Patch to the first
200 entrants
? Medical and Aid Station Support on the Route
? Support from Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol and Deschutes County
Search & Rescue
? Shuttle Bus meets at the East Gate and Departs at 6:30 am sharp.

FEES
JOHN CRAIG MEMORIAL WILDERNESS SKI CLASSIC
? Early Registration-postmarked no later than 2/28/09
$50.00
? Late Registration-3/1/09 to 3/6/09
$60.00
(Entries postmarked 3/7/09 or later will be returned)
? Day of Race registration West Gate (White Branch) 7:30 to 8:30 AM
$50.00
(Shuttle bus back to West Gate (White Branch) is NOT included,
day of race registrants must make own arrangements to be picked up
at the East Gate.)
? Unregistered skiers will not be allowed on the route, while the
event is in progress.

ACCOMODATIONS

Host Hotel is Best Western Ponderosa Lodge
Just say ?John Craig? and receive a discounted rate
www.bestwesternsisters.com/
505 Highway 20 W US Sisters, Oregon, 97759, United States
Phone: 541/549-1234

For more information:
dtbeede@msn.com
206-619-5961

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Registration Form
John Craig Memorial Ski Classic & Family Tour

Important: Release waiver must be completed

Entry Fee

EARLY REGISTRATION $50.00

LATE REGISTRATION $60.00

DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION $50.00 (Shuttle NOT
included)

Family Tour Family $25.00 Individual $10.00
(Kids 12 & under are FREE)

Please complete one form per person (Please write legibly)

Name: ___________________________________ Age:_______ Gender please
circle M F

Address: ____________________________________
City____________________________ State_______

Zip Code: __________________ Phone: ________________
Email__________________________________

Please make checks payable to: DBC LLC / John Craig 2009
Mail to: PO Box 1241; Eugene, OR 97440

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Getting to the Start Highway 242 (McKenzie Hwy) and Highways 20 and 126
intersect at the western edge of downtown Sisters. From this junction drive
west approx. 9 miles to the John Craig parking signs. Please park on the
north (right) side of the road only for EMT vehicle access.

Packet Pick Up Pre registration packets can be picked up at the Ponderosa
Lodge Host Hotel from 4pm until 6 pm, inquire at the front desk for packet
pick up location.
Packets can also be picked up at the east gate up until 6:25 am; please do
not wait until the last minute as we want to get the buses off at 6:30 am.
John Craig: Participants in this event arriving for the shuttle must be
pre-registered and pre-paid. Please arrive at the East Snow Gate no later
than 6:15 AM to catch the bus that will take you to the West side of
McKenzie Pass, as far as snow conditions permit, from there you will use
sturdy back-country touring gear to climb up & over McKenzie summit.
Skiers Feed and Tall Tales Party 2:00pm ? 6:00pm Best Western Ponderosa
Lodge Sisters, OR ? 500 Hwy 20 W
Look for Ponderosa Room! They are 1 ¼ miles west of Junction 242
Aid Stations There will be aid stations along the course offering fluids,
and snacks. These stations will close at 3:00 pm.
Medical Support We will have a medical doctor on-call and Nordic patrol
ski sweep at end of John Craig group.
All 35K Skiers Cut off time to reach summit is 2pm. This event its takes
at least 4-6 hours depending on snow conditions.
Refunds Registration fees are non-refundable due to non-participation by
participant?s choice. Registration fees may be partially refundable due to
event cancellation caused by unsafe conditions. Paid registrations cannot
be transferred to another person.
Reminder By participating in this event, you allow ONC and Willamette
Backcountry Ski Patrol to use photographs or other digital media of yourself
for promotional purposes.
Mail-In Registration
DBC LLC / John Craig 2009
PO Box 1241
Eugene, OR 97440
Contact Info:
dtbeede@msn.com
206-619-5961

Candi