P’ayakentsut comes from the Squamish Nation … A place to train oneself physically.
Squamish warriors came to this remote place year round to train. They would go into seclusion to fast and perform rigorous endurance exercises in the mountains, forests, rivers and lakes. They also conducted cold water bathing here – striving for harmony and discipline.
Our culture is manifested through our strong physical and spiritual relationship with nature.
2013 Results online at: http://zone4.ca/results.asp?id=5518
Photographs courtesy of Toshi Kawano: http://www.seatoskyphoto.ca
Photos of the 2013 P’ayak are now available online to view and/or purchase.
The loppet photos are indexed allowing you to enter a bib number for a specific search. If you need to find a bib number check the results link below – they are all listed there.
joernrohde.zoomphoto.ca/event/17992/
This link includes photos of the kids events, the awards ceremonies and other miscellaneous images.
joernrohde.zoomphoto.ca/event/17994/
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The event held at Whistler Olympic Park offers competitors a choice of 15 / 30 / 50km courses. This year, the top three male and female finishers in the 30 and 50K events will receive cash prizing – $300, $200, and $100. There are also kids events too:
Kids Ski Tournament
This brings together children for a memorable and enjoyable day of cross-country ski competition and fun. Through team effort and participation kids with a wide range of skill levels and ski experience can enjoy the one-day extravaganza of competitions and special activities.
- Ages: 5-9
- Location: Day Lodge
- Time: Check–in between 9:30 & 10:00 and ending with the awards at 2pm.
- Activities will include the Mad Dash, Terrain Park Relay, 3-Legged Relay, Monster Skis Race, Opening and Closing Ceremonies … and more!
- Snacks, lunch and a T-shirt are included.
- More info / FAQ’s Click here
Kids Ski Cross
This is a day of special ski activities involving both classic and skate techniques (skate skis will be available if needed). It is designed to enable skiers to apply their cross-country skills to challenging terrain in an environment of adventure & team competition.
- Ages: 10-13
- Location: Biathlon Building
- Time: Check–in between 9:30 & 10:00 and ending with the awards at 2pm.
- Teams will participate in activities such as Team Sprints, Terrain Park Obstacle Relay, La Mans Skiathlon, Biathlon and a Monster Skis Race.
- Snacks, lunch and a T-shirt are included.
- More info / FAQ’s Click here
Click here to download the race notice.
Volunteer!
The organisers will need all kinds of volunteers to help with the 2013 event. No experience required, any necessary training will be provided at the start of shift, just bring appropriate clothing and a great attitude!
All volunteers are fed a tasty lunch, and are eligible for great draw prizes from the event sponsors, including Salomon, Fisher, Swix, and Icebreaker, and day passes to Whistler Olympic Park. This event is hosted by the Callaghan Valley Cross Country Ski Club – comprised of the Nordic Racers, Hollyburn, Whistler Nordics and Spud Valley ski clubs.
Visit Zone4 to sign up now … the first 125 volunteers to register will receive a Sigge’s Payak custom buff!
Volunteer Organizer Needed
The organizers of the Sigge’s Payak are looking for a volunteer co-ordinator for this year’s event, which is already looking like it will be the best yet! We need someone to help sort out all those volunteers that make the race happen – an important job, but you can do it!
If you are organized, can operate an excel spreadsheet, have enough computer savy to send and receive email and count up how many lunches we need (very important!) then this job is for you!
Please contact Sherryl at sherryl@callaghanxcski.ca or Dirk at dirk@callaghanxcski.ca if you want more information about this opportunity.