Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey PPP

March 24, 2018

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The 43rd Annual Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle

The five-leg race starts on Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and finishes at Astoria Hot Springs Park in Snake River Canyon. The race, where contestants compete either individually or in teams, consists of an alpine ski/snowboard leg, a short running leg, a cross-country ski leg, a bicycle leg, and a boating leg. The PPP is the third and final event in JHSC's Triple Crown Series and is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. JHSC, the town of Jackson's oldest non-profit, is dedicated to providing attainable alpine, Nordic, and freeride (snowboard & freeski) programs to Jackson's youth.

Lodging
Click the below logo to receive a 15% discount at Mountain Modern Motel (prices reflect discount).

Amenities include bunk rooms, tuning space, pool, complimentary breakfast, complimentary START Bus passes to Stilson Parking Lot in Wilson as well as Teton Village. The Mountain Modern is walking distance to numerous downtown restaurants and shops, plus close proximity to Snow King Mountain.

Event Info

SEE RESULTS TAB FOR ALL 2018 RESULTS!

Friday March 23rd, 2018: Bib Pick 2-6pm downstairs in the Snow King Events Center (area below the JHSC offices).

This will be your only opportunity to pick up your bib, timing chip, boat number, and t-shirts. Start time information will also be available. Course updates, leg maps, rules, last minute changes, and general information will be distributed.

Event Details

Alpine racers report to the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ticket office for one complimentary half day ticket for course inspection on Friday March 23rd, 1-4pm. Course inspection is from 3:00 - 3:30pm. JHMR Grand Pass holders must use their pass.

Start Times:
All classes begin starting at 8am from the top of Thunder Lift. Fun Class will start first followed by Racing Class. All racers will start individually at 30 second intervals. Missing your start will affect your time.

Mountain access: On race day...
All competitors will use the Bridger Gondola and Thunder Chairlift. Gondola uphill access will be open for competitors at 7:00am.
The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort liability waiver MUST be signed and submitted at bib pick-up. Download 2018 JHMR PPP release.
Race day tickets will be distributed with the bibs, unless your alpine skier has a JHMR Grand Pass or Weekend pass. One racer per team.

Course Alterations and Inclement Weather Procedure: The course may be altered at the discretion of the race organizers at any time prior to the race date due to weather conditions, matters of safety or any other circumstances which may warrant such action. Sufficient notice of changes will be made through the local media, the PPP website and via email to listed Team contact.

Aid Stations: There will be an aid station at the run/Nordic/bike exchange, the bike/boat exchange, and finish line.

Bibs: Bib number may not be altered in any way and must be visible at all times. Bibs may be modified to aid transfer. Those competing as individuals may wear a life jacket over the bib in the boating leg, but boat numbers must be clearly visible. Separate boat bib numbers will be given and must be applied directly to the starboard side of the boat. Bibs must be transferred by hand, directly from team member to team member, within the designated transfer areas. No assistance from other team members or outsiders allowed. Bibs may not be dropped from the bridge to a waiting boater.

Timing Chips: Timing chips are for all categories INCLUDING Fun Class. Timing chips are worn on competitors left ankle and, like bibs, are transferred by hand directly from team member to team member within the designated transfer areas. Timing chips must be turned in at the river finish. Competitors will be charged $95 replacement fee for missing timing chips.

Vehicles & Shuttles:

Morning Shuttles will be provided between the Hostel, the Nordic start (Shooting Star maintenance facility), and the Ranch Lot. JHMR will also be running a shuttle from the Ranch Lot to the JHSC cabin by Mangy Moose from 6:30am - 9:00am
Parking:
- Free parking for PPP participants at JHMR's Ranch Lot in Teton Village
- There is NO PARKING at the SHOOTING STAR maintenance facility (Run/Nordic/Bike exchange).
- Gear may be dropped off at the Shooting Star maintenance facility (Run/Nordic/Bike exchange) between 6am & 8am on event day. There will be absolutely no access by car between 8am - 10am.
- Support crews may either take the shuttles from Teton Village or park on the right shoulder of highway 390 NORTH of Shooting Star entrance and walk in. Absolutely NO PARKING SOUTH of Shooting Star entrance.
- At bike/boat transfer (South Park Bridge) No parking on the right side of the road until after the South Park Bridge - your team will be disqualified. This is a safety issue for participants.
- Parking is available at Game Creek for the bike/boat exchange or on the highway south of the South Park Bridge
- Finish area/Astoria parking: cross over the Red Bridge and take first right to park at Snake River Sporting Club lot. Parking on Highway is legal, but highly discouraged.
- If you have to park on the highway at all, please make sure your vehicle is completely off the road.
- Parking only available at Astoria Boat Ramp for those picking up boats.
Do not follow your team in a vehicle as disqualification will result and the WY Highway Patrol will issue citations for creating traffic obstructions. Do not linger on a bridge; if you must cross a bridge, do so with an official's permission.
Afternoon Shuttles will run between K Mart Plaza parking lot and Astoria Hot Springs Park from 11am - 3pm.
Please do not drink and drive!
There is no parking for PPP participants and spectators at Astoria Boat Ramp - only short term for those picking up boats.

Dogs: Please keep your dog on a leash and clean up after your dog. Seriously, don't be that guy/girl. Participants with dogs off leash may be disqualified.

Disqualifications: Any disqualifications will be posted at the Awards Party.

Protests: Any protests must be submitted within 30 minutes of the last finisher and accompanied by a $50 non-refundable donation to the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club.

Awards: Thanks to The Trust for Public Land we're able to bring the awards celebration back to Astoria Hot Springs Park! The ceremony begins at 1:00pm. There will be food and beverages for sale beginning at 11:00am provided by Glory Bowl Soup Company, and Gaonas Tacos. Thanks to Snake River Sporting Club our Awards Ceremony Sponsor.

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Karen Oatey Scholarship Endowment

The Karen Oatey Scholarship Endowment Fund (KOSEF) at the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club has been established by her loving family as a way to share Karen’s love for winter sports with young athletes in financial need. The fund honors Karen’s desire to give back to the community while introducing and supporting Jackson Hole’s young athletes as they develop their own passion for winter sports and the outdoors.

The KOSEF balance is approximately $300,000. The annual return of this fund helps support our annual JHSC scholarship allocations. Supporting this fund ensures our ability to maintain and increase out support to local athletes with financial need.

Help Build the Fund

Special thanks to the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board, Rendezvous River Sports, Snake River Sporting Club, The Trust for Public Land, Snake River Fund, Shooting Star and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Registration

Competitor Classes & Categories

Competitors have both a class & a category

Classes:

Fun- Anything goes (within reason.) No limit on the number of competitors or equipment. Tandems, tricycles, rafts, etc. (human powered, no motors.) Be creative. Class entrants will receive a time, but will not be judged on their time. Fun Class will be judged on how much fun they appear to be having!

Family- All must be members of the immediate family and include one parent. One family member must be under the age of 18 or over the age of 65. (Age min. 10) Family Class entrants will be judged based on their time.

Racing Class*- Maximum of 5 team members. Racing Class entrants will be judged based on their time.

Youth Racing Class*- Competitors must be between the ages 10-18. Parental consent required. Youth Racing Class entrants will be judged based on their time.

Masters Racing Class*- Team members must be 50 years or older. Masters Racing Class entrants will be judged based on their time.

*These classes also select a category:

Men’s Team (2 or more competitors)

Women’s Team (2 or more competitors)

Mixed Team (2 or more competitors)

Individual

Paper registration available at Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club office upstairs in the Snow King Center, there is a $5.00 fee added to all paper registrations.

Registration Deadline:
Late fee of $15.00 on all entries received after Tuesday, March 20th.
No registrations will be accepted after Thursday, March 22nd .
All entry fees are non-refundable, but can be transferred upon request.

Results

2018 RESULTS

2018 Overall Results

Results by Leg

Alpine Run Nordic Bike Boat

Special Categories

2017 RESULTS

2017 Overall Racing Class Results 2017 Overall Recreation Class Results

Results by Leg

Alpine Run Nordic Bike Boat

Final Results by Category

Fastest individual racing man

Johnny Springer 2:21:19 (JHSC Nordic Coach)

Fastest individual racing woman

Keely Kelleher 2:44:14 (JHSC Alpine Coach)

Fastest racing men's team

Fitzgeralds Bicycles 2:07:19

Fastest racing women's team

Practice Safer Tech 2:41:26

Fastest racing team mixed men & women

New York City Sub Shop: Matt Chorney, Prudence Daniels, Adam Meyer & Larry Thal 2:06:49

Fastest racing couple

Apex: April & Alex Norton 2:34:36

FASTEST TIMES	Women	Men
Alpine (racing class)	Keely Kelleher 6:14:80	George Flynn 6:29:30
Run	April Norton 11:16:05	Matt Chorney 8:52:23
Nordic	Tamsen Pruzan 22:15:40	Scott Lacy 21:02:06
Bike	April Norton 56:42:80	Adam Meyer 40:47:32
River	Laurie Thal 51:40:53	Larry Thal 46:30:02

Fun Class Winners:

1st - Snake Jedis
2nd - Colonel Angus
3rd - Pond Pals vs Pollution
Honorable Mention - The Golden Girls

2016 RESULTS

Overall, searchable results here

Fastest individual racing man - Johnny Springer 2:23:40
Fastest individual racing woman - Abby Broughton 2:39:54
Fastest racing men's team -
Rendezvous River Sports: George Flynn, Kyle Marinney, Bart Flynn & Jon Souter 2:12:06
Fastest racing women's team -
Peaked Sports: Elisha Call, Anna Davis, Kellie Wirth & Sarah Johnston 2:30:46
Fastest racing team mixed men & women:
New York City Sub Shop: Prudence Daniels, Paul Smith, Adam Meyer & Larry Thal 2:14:33
Fastest racing couple -
I hope U know where to go: Stephen Lee & Heather Edic 2:42:31

FASTEST TIMES	Women	Men
Alpine (racing class)	Jenny Allen 5:08	George Flynn 4:35
Run	Anna Davis 9:34	Brendan Schulte 8:47
Nordic	Heather Edic 20:26	Scott Lacy 16:55
Bike	Dayna Deuter 49:45	Adam Meyer 39:05
River	Sarah Johnston 60:43	Brady Johnston 59:22

Fun Class Winners: 1st - Team K-O, 2nd - Peckish Primary Producers' Revenge, 3rd - Powell Rangers

2015 RESULTS

Overall Fastest

Overall Male - Adam Wirth, Female - Abby Broughton, Male Team - Mountain Village Sports/Fitzy's, Female Team - Peaked Sports

2014 RESULTS

Overall Fastest Overall Male - Adam Wirth, Female - Kate Ceronsky, Team - Rendezvous River Sports

2013 RESULTS

Overall Fastest Overall: Male - Adam Wirth, Female - Katie Bergart, Team - New York City Sub Shop

Results by Class

Alpine times Fastest Male Skier - Jon Souter, Fastest Female Skier -Katie Franklin

Nordic times Fastest Male Skier , Fastest Female Skier - Mariah Bredal

Bike times Fastest Male Cyclist - Adam Wirth, Fastest Female Cyclist - Katie Bergart

River times Fastest Male Kayaker - Jon Souter, Fastest Female Kayaker - Jill Runnion

Milliseconds website result reporting

Triple Crown winner - Jamie Farmer

2012 RESULTS

2012 overall results Overall Individual Winners were Spencer Morton & Katie Engelman

Alpine Times Fastest Male Skier - Spencer Morton, race class & Benny Wilson, rec class. Fastest Female Skier: Lindsey Parr, race class & Shari Byerly rec class

Nordic Times Fastest Male Skier: Kyle Marvinney, Fastest Female Skier: Zoe Roy

Bike Times Fastest Male Cyclist: Jeff Ward, Fastest Female Cyclist: Robin McGee

Boat Times Fastest Male Boater: Jon Souter, Fastest Female Boater: Laurie Thal

2011 RESULTS

2011 Overall Results Our overall Individual Winners were Anna Davis and Spencer Morton!

Check out pictures from PPP 2011 event here

2010 RESULTS

2010 Overall Results

Alpine Recreation times

2009 RESULTS

2009 Overall Results

Volunteer

Volunteer Sign Up

We are always in need of volunteers to assist us with this grandfathered community event. If you plan to spectate at the event, please consider donating your time by volunteering! If you have any questions about the Pole Pedal Paddle volunteer positions, please contact Brittney Ziebell.

Course & Venue

The Legs

Alpine Ski Leg: The alpine ski/snowboard leg is held at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. All classes ski a 3,500 ft. "open" giant slalom approximately 3 miles in length. Racing Class and Fun Class will start at the top of Thunder lift. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort liability waiver required, download here.

Run Leg to Nordic start: The run leg is a 1.2 mile route from the Alpine finish to the Nordic start. Each team must designate one team member to be the runner. The alpine to run transition will occur at the entrance of the Crystal Springs lot, next to Hostel X at the base of JHMR.

The Cross-Country Ski Leg: The Nordic leg will consist of approximately 6.5km of groomed track at Shooting Star *snow conditions permitting*. (A 5k run will occur in place of the Nordic leg in the event of low snow coverage.) *Competitors will run 1.2 miles from the alpine finish to the Nordic start at Shooting Star*

The Bicycle Leg (Note changes for 2018 in bold): The bicycle leg will consist of a 18 mile ride from Teton Village to the South Park Boat Ramp South of the South Park Bridge. Ride on the road and follow all traffic signals. Cyclists will use the Community Pathway from the intersection of Indian Springs Road and then turn right onto the Tribal Trails pathway connector- BE AWARE of sharp right turn onto pathway from highway. Cyclists will exit the pathway to the right onto the road at Tribal Trails/Cherokee lane intersection. They will follow Tribal Trails road to South Park Loop road and continue on South Park Loop road south to Highway 89. Head South on Highway 89 to the South Park Bridge. Turn LEFT after bridge into the South Park Boat Ramp. Cyclists must follow rules of the road and yield to oncoming, north-bound traffic. See new bike-to-boat exchange map below.

The Boating Leg: The boating leg is on the Snake River and includes 9 miles of Class 1 and 2 moving water with small waves and strong eddy lines. The stretch is from South Park Boat Ramp at South Park Bridge to Astoria Boat Ramp.

The PPP finish line will be UPSTREAM from the red bridge at the Astoria Boat Ramp. Look for inflatable finish line arch.
NOTE: The finish is BEFORE the red bridge at the Astoria Boat Ramp (we said it twice for a reason). The old finish area south of the red bridge is off limits to all PPP participants in an effort to preserve fragile riverbanks. Any racers entering this area will be disqualified.
This location does not have an eddy. Please be aware of high river flows and be prepared to pull out at Astoria Boat Ramp.
If you miss the boat ramp, pull out at eddy just past bridge and walk/run up to finish line. Your boat does not need to cross finish line.

Course Maps

2018 Maps (Maps updated 3/22/18 5:00pm)

Full Course Map

Alpine Course Map

Alpine Finish / Start of Run

Alpine to Run Full Map

Run to Nordic Map

Nordic Map

Nordic to Bike Map

Bike to Boat (NEW LOCATION - South Park Boat Ramp)

River Map

Finish Area Map

Timeline

FRIDAY

9:30 AM - 3 PM: Complimentary Nordic Course Inspection at Shooting Star. Open to Nordic competitor only. Please sign in at Shooting Star’s Nordic Center/Golf Shop (located east of Shooting Star’s Clubhouse). They will have a list of competitors who may access the trails.

1:00-4:00 PM: Complimentary JHMR passes available for alpine competitor only for course inspection. The ticket office will have a list of competitors who are to receive a lift ticket. If you have a full season pass you will not be able to get a lift ticket.

2-6 PM: Bib pick-up in the lobby of the Snow King Sports & Events Center, downstairs beneath the JHSC Offices.

3-3:30 PM: Alpine Course Inspection at top of Thunder lift - Thunder Lift closes at 3:40.

3-7 PM: Boat Drop Picnic hosted by Snake River Fund at South Park boat ramp. Food provided by Snake River Fund. There will be no boat drop-off Saturday morning. Overnight security is provided.

SATURDAY

7-8 AM: Recreation, Family & Fun classes access at JHMR via Bridger Gondola and Thunder Chairlift. Competitors will not be allowed on the Gondola after 8:00am.
*8:00 AM - ALL Racing Class competitors must be loaded on the Tram. If you miss the 8:00am Tram you will not be able to race the alpine leg.
8:00 AM Race begins - Amateurs run first with Racing Class immediately following
Download a start list here
Order of race:

All family teams
All fun
All racing teams

11:00 - 3:00 PM Awards Party @Astoria Hot Springs. Awards announced at 1:30.

Rules & Regulations

Racing, Recreation, Junior, Masters, & Family Classes:

Alpine skiers must obey International Ski Federation rules and helmets are required. Cyclists must wear helmets and obey United States Cycling Federation rules (no tandems*, airfoils, fairings, recumbents or drafting allowed (tandems only in the fun class). Boaters must wear a PFD and may use canoes, rafts or kayaks. Touring kayaks longer than 4.5 meters must have at least one hatch with usable storage. International Canoe Federation sanctioned flatwater kayaks, racing canoes, pedal-powered, hydro foils, open-ocean racing boats, surf skis, Mohicans or like craft are prohibited in all classes. Tandem kayaks are not allowed in the racing class.

Fun Class:

This class is for teams and is judged on how much fun you have! Fun Class teams will be timed. Please yield to overtaking craft. Helmets and PFD's are required!

Timing:

All competitors will be issued a timing chip anklet to be worn on their left ankle. The timing chip and the bib must be handed off to the next team mate (if on a team). The finish line will be on shore. Timing chips will be collected after the boater crosses the finish line. $95 replacement fee for any timing chips not collected at the finish.

All competitors must complete each leg within the allotted time listed below.

Ski 20 minutes
Run/Nordic 45 minutes
Bike 90 minutes
Boat 90 minutes

After such time, participants can complete the leg, but will not receive a leg time. Thank you for your understanding.
Leg restrictions: Leg restrictions will be posted one week prior to the event.

There may be one competitor per leg except for the river leg. (Bicycle tandems permitted for Fun class only).

Bicyclists:

All bicyclists must obey all traffic laws. Bicyclists will come to a complete, motionless stop at all stop signs. Concurrently, at least one foot will be pulled off the pedal and placed on the ground. There shall be no support persons for assistance. Traffic will not be stopped or controlled. It is solely the responsibility of the bicyclist to determine when it is safe to proceed on Highway 390 and Highway 22. Failure to comply will result in disqualification, serious injury and/or death. Judges will be present to determine compliance. Violation of Wyoming traffic laws will not only result in disqualification, but also a citation by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Helmets are required.

No bicycle drafting will be tolerated. Time trial rules are in effect. Cyclists shall not ride closer than two (2) bicycle lengths behind another rider nor closer than three (3) feet to the side except when passing. Cyclists must pass within 15 seconds of coming upon another racer. Cyclists will be closely monitored and the following penalties will apply: first offense 2 minute penalty, second offense 4 minute penalty, third offense DSQ.

Boats:

Must display a number on the starboard bow above the water line (remember your bow wave!) Boat number on the starboard side, must be visible to the timing crew at the Snake River Bridge of the finish line. Boaters must get out of their boat and cross the finish line wearing the transponder. Life jackets must be worn by all competitors in the boating leg. Teams without life jackets will be disqualified. Boats must be left at the river on Friday evening.

Right of Way:

Rule appropriate for Nordic & Boating Legs ONLY. Belongs to the overtaking competitor in all circumstances. The slower competitor shall heed a warning and yield, yet the overtaking racer shall use extreme caution and not expect the slower racer to yield in areas of danger. No interference will be tolerated.

Gear:

Please assign someone to be your support and collect your gear at each exchange. Do not bring your favorite jacket to the start of the Alpine leg. Jackets from the Alpine start will be transported to the finish line. Label your gear by owner and Bib number. JHSC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Support Crews:

May not park on the right side of the road during the event until after the South Park Bridge. Only competitors may cross the finish line, you MUST have a bib on to cross the finish line. Violators will be disqualified.

The Good Samaritan Rule is in effect throughout the race, with each competitor accepting the responsibility to assist another.

As per Forest Service rules, dogs must be leashed. Violators will be disqualified.

Event Sponsorship

2018 Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle presented by Rendezvous River Sports Sponsors

Lodging & Deals -TBD for 2018

The PPP rate for March 26th & 27th is $159 for a standard hotel room and $199 for a one bedroom suite.

To book, please call 855-909-2887, and mention Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club/PPP for your discount.

Book your stay at the closest hotel to Snow King Mountain, Snow King Resort Hotel.

Rendezvous Mountain Rentals offers a Ski Club event discount of 10% based on availability and a minimum of two nights.

Call 888-739-9050 or visit www.rmrentals.com, and mention Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club to receive this promotional discount.

Single Kayak for Race Day $50
Double Kayak for Race Day $65
Pick up between 12-6 Friday March 24th
Downriver Clinic Thursday March 23rd $75/person for participants with their own boat and gear (We will paddle that stretch!)
Thursday Clinic with Single Kayak rental $170 Single, $260 Tandem and they get to keep the boat for Friday too!
NEW FOR 2017! Rendezvous will drop off boats at South Park for an additional $20. Participants must come to Rendezvous on Friday between 12-6 to get sized for boat, paddles, pfd's – they must bring and attach their boat number at Rendezvous before 6 p.m. on March 24th. It is highly recommended that team members or pit crew get to the river early to locate their boats.
All boats will be collected at the finish line at Astoria at the Rendezvous River Sports hospitality area. Please check boats and gear back in with Rendezvous staff – please do not just leave boats on the beach!
Rendezvous boats will have 2017 AIS stickers on the them – all participants with their own boats must purchase 2017 AIS stickers at Game and Fish.
Rendezvous also has rafts, inflatable kayaks, wetsuits and more!

Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey PPP

PHOTOS

From The...

The 43rd Annual Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle

SEE RESULTS TAB FOR ALL 2018 RESULTS!

Event Details

Looking for Teammates or Gear?

Karen Oatey Scholarship Endowment

Competitor Classes & Categories

Categories:

Classes:

2018 RESULTS

Results by Leg

2017 RESULTS

Results by Leg

Fun Class Winners:

2016 RESULTS

Fun Class Winners: 1st - Team K-O, 2nd - Peckish Primary Producers' Revenge, 3rd - Powell Rangers

2015 RESULTS

2014 RESULTS

2013 RESULTS

2012 RESULTS

2011 RESULTS

2010 RESULTS

2009 RESULTS

The Legs

Course Maps

Timeline

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2018 Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle presented by Rendezvous River Sports Sponsors

Lodging & Deals -TBD for 2018

Title Sponsors