Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey PPP

April 4, 2020

2020 Event Details Coming Soon

The Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle is a five-leg race that 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.

This year’s PPP awards celebration will feature a special groundbreaking ceremony for Astoria Hot Springs Park. Since 2013, local residents have been working with Astoria Park Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land to create a new riverfront park and rebuild the mineral hot spring pools at Astoria.

The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the $6 million campaign for Astoria Hot Springs Park at 12:30 pm on March 23. Remarks from local leaders, project volunteers will be followed by a shovel ceremony marking the beginning of construction. Thanks to the campaign’s lead donor, the Snake River Sporting Club, and these groundbreaking sponsors: Rocky Mountain Bank and Teton Laser Center. Astoria’s construction will continue into 2020 and regular updates can be found at https://give.classy.org/astoria.

Lodging
Click the below logo to receive a 20% discount at Mountain Modern Motel (prices reflect discount). Large groups should book directly with MMM Sales Manager, Spencer Long at 307-733-4342 or spencer.long@mountainmodernmotel.com. Mention "JHSC" when booking for best rate.

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

All Online Information Updated 3/21/19. Any minute changes will be EMAILED to competitors!!

FRIDAY INFORMATION: 3/22

Bib Pick-Up –

2pm-6pm downstairs in the Snow King Center (area below JHSC office, 100 East Snow King Ave). Staff will be available to answer event questions. There will be no pre-race meeting.

IMPORTANT- please bring your JHMR waiver signed by your alpine leg skier/snowboarder. Waiver HERE

Alpine Course Inspection –

Friday 2pm-4pm from the top of Teton lift at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (Teton closes at 3:40). Only side slipping will be allowed during inspections; running the course with speed will result in disqualification and possible pulling of your pass. You do not need your bib to inspect. There will be no course inspection on the day of the race. Lift tickets for racers (without a JHMR Grand Pass) will be available at bib pickup 2pm-6pm. Racers who need tickets must come to bib pickup first at Snow King. JHMR Grand Pass holders must use their pass.

Nordic Course Inspection –

Shooting Star will allow the Nordic skier on each team to preview the course on Friday from 9:30am-3pm. 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. If you have not yet given us the name of your Nordic racer, they will have to check in based on your team name. If they are not on the list and don’t know their team name, they will not be permitted on the course.

Boat Drop-Off –

Boats must be dropped off Friday evening after you receive your bib packet. Place your boat number on the starboard bow (right-hand side, front end, above the water line). Please follow boat placement signs at the river. Snake River Fund will host a picnic at the drop off from 3pm-7pm. Security will be provided from 7pm-9am. After 9am, we will have JHSC staff on site.

SATURDAY INFORMATION: 3/23

Gear Drop Off –

Bikes and Nordic gear are dropped off at Shooting Star Maintenance Lot 6am-8am. Please look for signs designating the drop-off areas. There is NO PARKING at the Shooting Star Maintenance Lot, only temporary access for gear drop. There will be no car access to Shooting Star Maintenance Lot between 8am-10am. Shuttles provided (see below). Maintenance lot entrance is off the Moose Wilson Road/Hwy 390 on the left about a mile before Teton Village (when heading north). See detailed maps of all course sections on "course and venue" tab
Running gear may be dropped off at the finish arena behind Caldera House in the Village Commons (it will be well marked).

Alpine –

Competitors must wear a helmet. Tickets are provided for racers without a Grand Pass or a Weekend Pass at bib pickup. Please remember to BRING YOUR PASS with you! THIS IS A NEW ROUTE THIS YEAR BEGINNING AT THE TOP OF TETON LIFT. See detailed maps of all course sections on "course and venue" tab at jhskiclub.org/polepedalpaddle to ensure you know where you are going. Fun Class and Racing Class BOTH start at top of Teton lift. The course will be an open GS course. Competitors must go around all gates. We will have gatekeepers on all sections of the course. Missing/omitting gates is subject to penalty and/or disqualification for you and your team!

Fun Class starts at 8am with Le Mans-style start: 6-8 people will run, click/strap into their gear and then race the course together. Load the Sweetwater Gondola at 7am. Competitors will not be allowed on the Gondola after 8:00am. Go directly to race start at the Top of Teton Lift. Anyone lapping Teton or the Gondola will be disqualified. You will receive your team’s specific start time at bib pick-up.
Racing Class will start from top of TETON at approximately 8:15am. Individual starts at 30-second intervals. Load the Sweetwater Gondola at 7am. Competitors will not be allowed on the Gondola after 8:00am. Go directly to race start at the Top of Teton Lift. Anyone lapping Teton or the Gondola will be disqualified. You will receive your team’s specific start time at bib pick-up.

Run –

The 1.3 mile run starts at the alpine transition (In the Village Commons) and will finish at the Shooting Star Maintenance Lot. From Teton Village Commons, runners will enter the alley between Caldera House & Crystal Springs Lodge, turn right at the corner of Teton Village Sports, then proceed to McCollister Rd. Turn left on McCollister, then turn right on Teton Village Road. Runner will be on the side of the road until they get to intersection of Teton Village Rd and Highway 390 where they’ll turn right (south) ONTO THE GROOMED, SNOW-COVERED PATHWAY until reaching entrance to Shooing Star facility entrance. THIS PATHWAY IS GROOMED SNOW SURFACE! Prepare for snow and ice throughout running leg. Follow signage. See detailed maps of all course sections on "course and venue" tab

Nordic -

The cross-country leg will be approximately 6.5k. Skate or Classic allowed. It will start and finish at the Shooting Star Maintenance lot. See detailed maps of all course sections on "course and venue" tab

Bike –

Helmets are required.
Cyclists must follow all traffic signs and signals.
Prepare for snow & ice throughout biking leg
Please use port-a-potties at Shooting Star – NOT the snow banks or trees
Drafting is not permitted. Cycling leg will be monitored. See rules tab for details
Competitors will ride south on Highway 390 (Moose Wilson Road) from Shooting Star Maintenance Lot to traffic light at intersection with Highway 22. Personnel will be managing traffic at intersection. Racers must obey all traffic laws.
Take a left onto Highway 22. Continue on 22 for 2.6 miles.
IMPORTANT: The turn off highway 22 is at the entrance to Indian Springs subdivision. It will be marked and there will be volunteer directing racers. It is a QUICK swerve to enter pathway – slow down and be alert.
Continue on pathway until it meets back up with road - stay right onto Tribal Trails Road (This is the only section of race on a community pathway).
After this section of pathway cyclists will return to the road. Follow road 2244 to intersection of South Park Loop Road (a volunteer will be managing traffic at intersection).
Continue south on South Park Loop, follow as road bends to the left.
Take right onto US HWY 189/26 and continue south until the South Park Bridge south of Game Creek.
Turn LEFT just after South Park Bridge onto the NEW SOUTH PARK BOAT RAMP, South of South Park Bridge
Follow road to the LEFT down to bike drop at the restrooms (do NOT go right to boat ramp) Be aware of ice.
Take plowed pathway along water on foot from parking lot to the boat staging area
See detailed maps of all course sections on "course and venue" tab

Boat –

Boat start is at the NEW South Park Boat Ramp, south of South Park Bridge. Life jackets are required for each competitor on the river. We recommend for teams that the boater start at the boat launch to ensure they are there before the cyclist arrives.

The PPP finish line will be UPSTREAM from the red bridge at the Astoria Boat Ramp, river right take out. Look for inflatable finish line arch. See attached map of finish area for details.
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.
New finish location does not have an eddy. Please be aware of river flows and be prepared to pull out at Astoria Boat Ramp.
If you miss the boat ramp, pull out at eddy after bridge and walk/run up bank to finish line. Your boat does not need to cross finish line.
River competitors will need to cross the finish line on the shore at Astoria Boat Ramp.
Be sure to have timing chips low to the ground when crossing finish line.
See detailed maps of all course sections on "course and venue" tab

Gear –

All competitors are responsible for having a support crew to collect gear at each transition. If you plan to leave your jacket at the top, do not bring your favorite jacket to the start of the alpine leg. JHSC is not responsible for lost or stolen gear. Please label all your gear.

This race is a gear game! With various weather conditions, we encourage everyone to prepare with new, dry layers at most legs!

Support Crew Parking-

Parking is VERY tight this year with all the snow. You must follow these parking guidelines for the safety of cyclists and other motorists:

Parking near Shooting Star Maintenance facility: ONLY park in the following locations
- Hwy 390 Northbound lane – park ONLY south of the Shooting Star Maintenance entrance as far off shoulder as possible
- Hwy 390 Southbound lane - park ONLY north of the Shooting Star Maintenance entrance as far off shoulder as possible
  - ABSOLUTELY DO NOT park on the south side of the Shooting Star entrance in the southbound lane. Cyclists leaving the facility need as much room on the shoulder as possible.
Parking near South Park Boat Ramp:
- NO PARKING at the boat ramp facility during the race
- All support crew vehicles must park on the west side of hwy 191 on Munger Mtn Rd or at the Wadsworth Construction Staging area and then WALK through the new tunnel connecting the boat ramp
- See "course and venue" tab and look for support crew parking map
- CAUTION: construction area may require 4WD if surface of road is not frozen
- Please make sure to park in a way that does not obstruct traffic or parks anyone in.
- All gear must be shuttled through tunnel back to cars in order to create the safest possible situation for our cyclists turning into bike to boat transfer.
- Thank you for your compliance!

Bibs & Timing Chips –

Bibs must be visible at all times. Timing chips are worn on your left ankle. Both are handed off to the next racer of your team. Other members of your team may not transfer the bib/chip for the competitor. **$100 replacement fee if timing chip is not turned in at the finish.

Disqualification - The following will result in disqualification:

Omitting gates in the Alpine Leg is subject to penalty and/or disqualification.
Ignoring traffic signals.
Drafting during bicycle leg. (see drafting definition and details at: https://www.ilovebicycling.com/what-is-drafting-in-cycling/)

Not wearing a life jacket during boat leg.
Having dogs on/near course or finish. (dogs must be on a leash, please clean up after them)
Interfering with other racers (this includes racers’ support teams).
Parking on highway shoulders between Shooting Star Maintenance entrance and South Park Bridge.
Lapping Teton lift or Gondola before alpine start.
Following racers in vehicles during bicycle leg.
Following your team in a vehicle and creating a traffic obstruction.

Awards –

The Snake River Sporting Club Awards Celebration will take place at Astoria Hot Springs Park in Snake River Canyon from 11am to 3pm. NEW THIS YEAR, we will host the Astoria Hot Springs Park Groundbreaking Ceremony at 12:30pm. Awards presentation and raffle begins at 1:30pm (or as close as results allow). You must be present to win raffle prizes! Beginning at 11am Little Red Café will be selling food. CASH ONLY! Melvin Brewing will have beer – you will have to purchase beer tickets from JHSC. There will be music from DJ Vert One, games, heated tent and free high fives. T-shirts and raffle tickets for sale at JHSC tent as well.

Parking -

Teton Village: JHMR Ranch Lot is free 6:30am-9am for PPP participants. See below for shuttles
Shooting Star Maintenance Lot: There is no parking at this location. You may drop off Nordic and bike gear from 6a-8am. After 8am, shuttle access only
- Support crews may park on Highway 390 NORTH of the Shooting Star Maintenance when heading southbound or SOUTH of the Shooting Star Maintenance Facility when heading northbound.
ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING on highway 390, south of the Shooting Start Maintenance entrance
Bike to Boat exchange: Parking is ONLY ON MUNGER MOUNTAIN ROAD south of South Park Bridge. There is no parking of vehicles on the South Park Boat Ramp. Please slow down and be aware of bikers turning left into ramp.
Astoria / Finish Line Area: Please park over the red bridge on the right at the Snake River Sporting Club’s maintenance lot. There is NO PARKING at Astoria boat Ramp this year due to wet conditions. Designated event shuttles will bring boats to designated drop off location over east side of red bridge.
- Parking on the highway is highly discouraged. If you must park there, please make sure your car is fully out of the travel lane. Violators will be towed.

Shuttle –

Morning: JHMR’s red bus shuttle from Ranch Lot to the alpine-run exchange from 6:30-9am. (drops at the Tram)
JHSC shuttles running from alpine-run exchange to run-Nordic-bike exchange 7:45am – 10am. (picks up at corner of Village Drive & Old McCollister Drive by the Hostel)
Afternoon: A shuttle will run between the finish line area at Astoria Hot Springs Park and K Mart plaza in Jackson from 11am-3pm.
START Bus is available between KMart and Teton Village.
DO NOT follow your team in a vehicle as disqualification will result and the WY Highway Patrol will issue citations for creating traffic obstructions.

Karen Oatey Scholarship Endowment Fund -
The Karen Oatey Scholarship Endowment Fund 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 supporting Jackson Hole’s young athletes as they develop their own passion for winter sports and the outdoors.

Karen's family and husband, David Landes, have committed $160,000 for ten years ($16,000 annually) to ensure the most amazing community event possible with our Karen Oatey Pole Pedal Paddle. Please consider making a donation today! All donations will go directly to the Karen Oatey Scholarship Endowment! Click following link and select the “Karen Oatey Scholarship Endowment”: https://jhskiclub.org/donate

Pledge sheets will be available at the Snake River Sporting Club awards ceremony at the JHSC tent. Thanks for your support!

Astoria Groundbreaking

All are invited to join the Astoria Park Conservancy for a groundbreaking ceremony at 12:30pm at the PPP awards celebration. Help us celebrate the APC reaching it’s fundraising goal of $6M and the forthcoming Astoria Hot Springs Park, due to break ground this spring.

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

Online Registration Deadline is March 20th, 2019 at 5pm.

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:
No registrations will be accepted after Wednesday, March 20th at 5pm.
All entry fees are non-refundable, but can be transferred upon request.

Results

2019 RESULTS:

Overall Results

Results by Category

"Fastest" Team Categories

Fun Class Results: (judged by how much fun participants are having)

1st - Team Primate Power

2nd - The Flakes

3rd -Kachilas

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:

Sign the JHMR waiver HERE

The alpine ski/snowboard leg is held at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. All classes ski an "open" giant slalom approximately 3 miles in length. The Course will begin on Crags and continue to Moran, Werner, Antelope Flats, Road Apple, Skiers Bridge and will end in the Village Commons near the Mangey Moose. Fun Class will start first followed by Racing Class. Fun Class and Family Class will start Lemans Style and Racing Classes will start at 30 second intervals: Youth, Masters then Racing Class. Missing your start will affect your time.

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
Free parking for PPP participants at JHMR's Ranch Lot in Teton Village

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 Teton Village Commons behind the Mangy Moose, next to Hostel X at the base of JHMR. IMPORTANT: Teton County is unable to clear snow on the pathway between Teton Village Road and Shooting Star Maintaince Facility. Running will take place on Teton Village Road and then a groomed snow surface where the pathway exists. Be prepared to run on a groomed snow surface.

The Cross-Country Ski Leg: The Nordic leg will consist of approximately 6.5km of groomed track at Shooting Star.

Parking near Shooting Star Maintenance facility: ONLY park in the following locations
- Hwy 390 Northbound lane – park ONLY south of the Shooting Star Maintenance entrance as far off shoulder as possible
- Hwy 390 Southbound lane - park ONLY north of the Shooting Star Maintenance entrance as far off shoulder as possible
  - ABSOLUTELY DO NOT park on the south side of the Shooting Star entrance in the southbound lane. Cyclists leaving the facility need as much room on the shoulder as possible.

The Bicycle Leg: 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.

Parking near South Park Boat Ramp:
- NO PARKING at the boat ramp facility during the race
- All support crew vehicles must park on the west side of hwy 191 on Munger Mtn Rd or at the Wadsworth Construction Staging area and then WALK through the new tunnel connecting the boat ramp
- See "course and venue" tab and look for support crew parking map
- CAUTION: construction area may require 4WD if surface of road is not frozen
- Please make sure to park in a way that does not obstruct traffic or parks anyone in.
- All gear must be shuttled through tunnel back to cars in order to create the safest possible situation for our cyclists turning into bike to boat transfer.
- Thank you for your compliance!

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

UPDATED 6:00pm 3/21/19

Full Course Map

Alpine Course Map

Alpine Finish / Start of Run

Run to Nordic Map

Nordic Map

Nordic to Bike Map

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

NEW - Support Crew Parking Map at bike to boat transfer

River Map

Finish Area Map

Awards Celebration Map

Timeline- updated 3/21/19

Please check the email associated with your registration for the most up-to-date info on Thursday & Friday prior to event.

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.

2-4:00 PM: Complimentary Alpine Course Inspection. JHMR passes available for alpine competitors who do not have a Grand Pass. Tickets are 2-day for course inspection on Friday & race on Saturday morning. Pick up ticket at Bib Pickup 2-6pm at Snow King Center (100 E Snow King Ave), NOT AT JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT!

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

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: All divisions load Sweetwater Gondola and Teton Lift to access start at the Top of Teton.
8:00 AM Race begins - Fun Class & Family Class run first with Racing Class immediately following. Start List will be provided at Bib Pickup.
Order of race:

All Fun Class
All Family Teams
All Youth Racing
All Masters Racing
All Racing Division

11:00 - 3:00 PM Awards Party @Astoria Hot Springs. Astoria Hot Springs Park Groundbreaking at 12:30pm. Awards announced at 1:30pm.

Awards

Snake River Sporting Club Awards Celebration: Thanks to our awards celebration sponsor, Snake River Sporting Club and out hosts, Astoria Park Conservancy & The Trust for Public Land.

12:30pm - NEW THIS YEAR: Astoria Hot Springs Park Groundbreaking Ceremony
1:30pm - Awards begin! Please note this cannot be moved up due to teams still out on the course!
11:00am - food and beverages for sale, cash only!

The following Classes & Divisions will be awarded:

Fun Class (10 total)
Race Class:
- Family Team podium (3-5 person)
- Masters Team (ages 50+) podium
- Master Individual Female (ages 50+) podium
- Master Individual Male (ages 50+) podium
- Teams (ages 18-49) podium
- Individual Female (ages 18-49) podium
- Individual Male (ages 18-49) podium
- Youth Team (3-5 person) (ages <18) podium
- Youth Individual Female (ages <18) podium
- Youth Individual Male (ages <18) podium
Fastest Times:
- All Women’s team
- All Men’s team
- Business team
- 2 person team
- Fastest Leg Times for Males:
  - Paddle
  - Bike
  - Nordic
  - Run
  - Ski
- Fastest Leg Times for Females:
  - Paddle
  - Bike
  - Nordic
  - Run
  - Ski

Overall Triple Crown KING & QUEEN will be crowned!!

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 for safety reasons but times will not be published. 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).

Alpine:

All Racing Class & Family Class racers (anyone racing for a time) MUST go around all the gates on the Alpine leg. If skiers are spotted missing a gate by event organizers, a one minute penalty will be added to your time per gate missed.

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.

IMPORTANT: support crews: final parking at South Park Boat launch is being finalized by Monday or Tuesday of the event week. Stay tuned.

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

Dogs:

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

Event Sponsorship

Click here to sponsor the Pole Pedal Paddle

Sponsor Package Per Event:

Logo with link to sponsor website at jhskiclub.org
Logo on event tee shirts and sweatshirts
Logo on event posters: 150+ locations in greater Jackson Hole area
Logo on digital outreach:
- JHSC email newsletter: 2200+ recipients
- Business Listserve: 1000+ recipients
- Nonprofit Listserve: 1000+ recipients
Sponsor credit on JHSC social media channels (over 3800 followers)
Sponsor banner(s) prominently displayed at sponsored events
Opportunity to display/distribute promotional materials at sponsored events
Sponsor announcement and special thanks at each sponsored event
One sweatshirt from each sponsored event
One entry to each sponsored event

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Full Triple Crown Series Sponsor: $1300
- All three events
- Brand exposure early February through March via series-wide and event-specific marketing efforts
- Specific recognition as Triple Crown Series sponsor
- Includes option to have a booth at PPP awards ceremony
Double Event Sponsor: $935
- Any two events
- Brand exposure for both events’ marketing periods
Single Event Sponsor: $500
- Any one event
- Brand exposure for single event marketing period

All sponsorships received will be utilized by the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club. Your tax receipt will be mailed to you following the event.

Please complete the form below to become a Triple Crown Sponsor. For questions, contact Jeff Moran with questions jmoran@jhskiclub.org or 307-733-6433 ext. 110.

Rendezvous River Sports Karen Oatey PPP

2020 Event Details Coming Soon

All Online Information Updated 3/21/19. Any minute changes will be EMAILED to competitors!!

FRIDAY INFORMATION: 3/22

SATURDAY INFORMATION: 3/23

Competitor Classes & Categories

Categories:

Classes:

2019 RESULTS:

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- updated 3/21/19

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

The following Classes & Divisions will be awarded:

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

Fun Class:

Timing:

Alpine:

Bicyclists:

Boats:

Right of Way:

Gear:

Support Crews:

Dogs:

Sponsor Package Per Event:

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Title Sponsors