A celebration of the beauty and spectacular scenery of
Vancouver Island as seen from the town of Sayward, British Columbia as it
makes a transition from a forest industry economy.
This event recognizes the 13 years of selfless work in the
construction of “Bill’s Trail” by local resident Bill West-Sells. We
are a 100% volunteer non-profit organization operating under the wing of the
Sayward Futures
Society. We rely entirely on participant registrations, donations and
sponsorships. Any excess funds
after food, first aid, t-shirt costs, finishing prizes, trail preparations,
insurance and other costs directly related to the event will go towards
Search & Rescue, trail improvements and future event preparations.
For pictures and stories from past Klimb's
and the official race
results and awards for Klimb 2007, go to www.kusamklimb.ca
A
wild and rugged 22 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam
and down the Stowe Creek watershed.
Elevation gain is a mile high over the first 6km of Bill's
Trail. Starting at sea level,
participants pass through some of the most spectacular scenery on Vancouver
Island with views of mountain peaks and the Johnstone Strait as they
negotiate their way over the well developed trail. The loop includes hard packed hiking trails having steep
inclines and declines, open sloped rock scrambling, deactivated gravel
logging roads, alpine meadows with possible snow pack, multiple creek
crossings at various levels, unstable surfaces with possible obstacles such
as fallen trees and boulders, and asphalt road surface (approx. 2.2km). Some sections are remote with no vehicle access.
After a rural start at Sayward’s Heritage Hall participants will
pass farms in the valley, old, 2nd and new growth forests, scenic
view points on rock bluffs, and active logging sections.
Four strategically placed checkpoints include first aid, support and
direct contact to the race headquarters start and finish line.
Two checkpoints will offer refreshments and one checkpoint will offer
a hot lunch. Klimbers will be
timed. Some will race, most
will Klimb to the finish and brag about it!
For pictures and stories from the Klimbers, see both
www.geocities.com/kusamklimb and
www.kusamklimb.ca/index.htm
Entry Fees and Registration
Registration:
Our race
registration centre for 2008 can be found online at the Running Room
or at the official Klimb website www.kusamklimb.ca
If you are in Sayward, you can register in person at the Sayward Futures Society
office on the wharf at Kelsey Bay, Sayward, BC.
Have a race registration form
emailed to you by contacting the Kusam Klimb
Or
request a registration form by mail to the Kusam Klimb Planning Committee c/o Sayward Futures Society, Box 143,
Sayward BC, V0P 1R0
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Sayward is
located 75km north of Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
Take the Sayward exit off the #19 Island Highway (turn right at
Sayward Junction Gas). The Heritage Hall
is 3km from the Highway down Sayward Road. The Heritage Hall is the location
for the Start & Finish Line.
There will
be 4 checkpoints scattered throughout the route providing food, fluids and
first aid. An additional
checkpoint will provide first aid only. While
search and rescue teams will be employed in case of an emergency, some parts
of the route are in remote wilderness areas inaccessible by vehicle.
We recommend that all participants at least carry their own water
supply between refreshment checkpoints.
Contact the
Kusam Klimb OR
Sayward Futures Society
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BUSINESS AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION
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Information!
P.O. Box 222, Sayward, B.C. V0P 1R0 Canada
Phone: 250 282 5547 Please
take advantage of the message machine if it comes on- we really want to help you
get all the information you need!
