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Please note: Forecasts are calling for very cold temperatures combined with potentially strong winds, starting in the afternoon. It is critical that all participants are appropriately dressed. There will be shuttles available to transport clothing and gear from the start of both the short and long courses to the finish (at Bullwinkle's).

Join us on Tuesday, December 29th for a twilight adventure.

Start at the bottom of the mountain and follow the flares up to the finish at Bullwinkle’s.

Choose between the Short Course (1 mile) and Long Course (5 mile) options:

Short Course - start at the base of the SuperQuad and climb 1 mile to the finish. Race on showshoes or skis.

Long Course - Start at the Outdoor Center, ski 2 miles to the bottom of Whiffletree (the Sugarloaf Inn), then climb up to the top of Spillway Crosscut, and finally ski down Tote Road to the finish. Only nordic skis are allowed on the trail from the Outdoor Center to the base lodge, and only skis with metal edges are allowed on the mountain.

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The Event

General Information

The Moonlight Climb is a unique event based on the classic Randonee races that are popular in Europe ("randonee" is French for "excursion" - click here for more info). There are two different point-to-point routes that offer varying levels of difficulty. The short course race is a pure hillclimb, starting at the base of Sugarloaf and following a marked trail up the mountain to the finish. The long course combines a 2-mile nordic ski with a hillclimb, capped off by a short ski down to the finish (closer to the true Randonee concept). There is also a relay option for the long course, which allows one athlete to do the nordic ski while the other does the climb.

Three different race options:

Short course individual – ski or snowshoe

Long course individual – Nordic, then AT/Telemark

Long course relay – Nordic (first member), then AT/Telemark (second member)

Note: There will be a Cat bringing skis and gear from the start at the SuperQuad to the finish at Bullwinkle's. If you would like to have something transported up, please drop it off before 4:15 pm at the SuperQuad. Long Course participants can leave gear at the Inn (for the transition) or at the Outdoor Center to be transported to the finish.

Course Routes

Short Course

Start at the Super Quad, go straight up Tote Road to Bullwinkle’s (finish).
Distance: 1 mile with 1780’ vertical gain
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Timing stops at 6:15 pm
Snowshoers - if you would like to have ski equipment transported to Bulwinkles for your trip back to the Base Lodge, please bring it to the start.

Long Course

Shuttle service will be provided from the Inn to the Outdoor Center.
Start at Outdoor Center, take Route 1 West to Snubber Trail to the Whiffletree Quad.
Transition from Nordic gear to Tele/AT or tag off to relay team member.
From the Whiffletree Quad, go up Wiffletree to Ramdown to Spillway Crosscut, then take Timberline down to Bullwinkle’s.
Distance: 5 miles with 2500’ vertical gain
Start Time: 4:45 pm
Timing stops at 6:15 pm

All Racers must ski/walk down Tote Road to the SuperQuad after finishing
Courses will be marked with flares, cones, and volunteers/staff

There will be one aid station for the long-course athletes at the lift building at the top of the Spillway East Lift.

Dinner & Prizes

Location: Sugarloaf Inn

Cost: Registration includes dinner. Guests are $13.

Dinner is open to all racers and guests.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, dinner will be at 7:00 pm at the Sugarloaf Inn

There will be a slide show of photos.

Results and awards will be presented at the post race dinner. Prizes will be awarded in the following divisions to both male and female top finishers: Short Course Tele/AT, Short Course Snowshoe/Other, Long Course Individual, Long Course Relay:

                        * Cadet: 14-19
                        * Junior: 20-34
                        * Senior: 35-49
                        * Veteran: 50+


Awards include:

Sponsor gear

Lift tickets to Sugarloaf

Ski and Stay packages for top finishers

Gift Certificates to retail store

Registration Fees

Includes race shirt or commemorative clothing (TBD), refreshments at Bullwinkle's, ticket for the post-race dinner, well-organized and well-marked course, safety and medical staff on-course, chance to win great prizes, access to Mountain after dark for an unforgettable experience.

Short-course
            $25 pre-registration
            $30 for day-of reg

Long-course
            $35 Individual pre-registration
            $45 Relay pre-registration
            Add $5 for day-of registration

Dinner Only - $13 per person (dinner is included in athlete registration)

No Dogs allowed on course unless they are service animals.

Registration (three options):

1. Register online (click here) through Active.com

2. Download a paper form (click here) and mail to:
Tri-Maine
164 Middle St. Suite 3
Portland, ME 04101

3. Stop by the Tri-Maine store on Market Street (next to Sebago Brewing Company) and sign up in person (cash, credit, check).

Online Registration Fee:
Please note that active.com charges an additional fee for processing credit cards. If you want to avoid this charge, you can print out a paper registration form and mail it in or stop by our offices in Portland.

No refunds will be given.

Relay teams
Both members of the relay team are required to sign the event waiver before they can compete.

Packet pickup:

Taking place at Sugarloaf Lodge from 2pm to 4pm on December 29th.

Want to help make the Moonlight Climb a success? Volunteer and join the fun!

For information about specific times, responsibilities, and opportunities, send an email to erik@tri-maine.com.

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Course Maps

Click Here to Download Long Course Map

Click Here to Download Short Course Map

2010 List of entrants coming soon.

Summary of rules

All athletes must stay on the marked course, which is designated by lit flares.

All athletes must wear a working headlamp.

All athletes must be dressed appropriately for the conditions on race day. If race management deems anyone to be not sufficiently dressed, that athlete will not be allowed to participate.

Athletes are responsible for getting back to the Sugarloaf Lodge from Bullwinkles by following the lit path.

Any skis used on the mountain must have metal edges. Snowshoes are permitted for the short course race, but not for the long course race.

No gear can be left anywhere except for the designated Transition Area at the Sugarloaf Inn. Any clothing, gear, trash, bottles, etc. must be carried by the athlete. Discarding any item will result in a time penalty or disqualification.

If you have additional questions about rules, equipment or the races, please e-mail us or call 207-221-5420.