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The 2012 event will be held on Sunday March 25th, at 5:45 pm.
The ASCENSION is a memorial endurance
ski race to honor one of our Ski Patrollers who lost her life while serving in the Peace Corps.Tessa earned
her Bachelor's Degree in Education and wanted to engage in meaningful service to others and to the cause of
environmental health, restoration, and world peace. In 2006 she joined the Peace Corp and was assigned to Tonga as
a teacher of children. Her desire to help others and to give of herself drew her to this remote part of
the world where she strived to make a difference in the lives of people in need. While teaching in Tonga,
Tessa recognized that the children needed a library. She wrote and called home about her dream of establishing
a children's library.
Tessa was killed in a shark attack before her hopes could be realized.
After her death the library was built using contributions to the Tessa Horan Foundation, and with funds raised through
the first two years of Tessa's Ascension event. The library is now completed and named in her honor.
Tessa was an extraordinary and wonderful woman who was always concerned with the welfare of others
and restoring the health and sustainability of our planet. She cared deeply for the environment and could
usually be found in the outdoors- gardening, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, backpacking, and especially
skiing, both uphill and down. Tessa's Ascension is an event established by her friends and family to honor her and
her commitment to a better and more peaceful world.
Pictures of Past Ascensions
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| 2011 winner Juniper Hunter |
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| Participants Ascending |
RACE DETAILS: Skiers will use
randonee or telemark gear with climbing skins, and snowboarders and those on regular downhill Alpine gear can participate
by using snowshoes for the uphill segment. There is also an untimed non-competitive walking division. The course will
ascend from the base of Santa Fe Ski area (elevation 10,340 ft.) to the top of the Superchief Quad Chairlift (elevation 11,250
ft.). After securing their climbing skins or snowshoes on their person, participants ski down a modified giant slalom
course to the finish line at the base area. Helmets are required to be worn and properly buckled for the downhill
portion of the race. An average time to complete the course is around 40 minutes. The Ascension starts at 5:45
pm. Post-race refreshments and food will be provided during the awards ceremony and celebration. Call (505) 992-5086
or email codys@sfpatrol.org with any questions.
Optional
Costume Dress-Up by Participants!
There will be the option of wearing costumes for the race. The more outrageous, the better!
We will be providing separate awards and prizes for the best costumes. Choose your own theme.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
There will be awards and prizes after the race: CLICK HERE to learn more
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Ascension is an endurance ski event for all levels of skiers and riders. We welcome both beginner and
expert participants. The event carries on Tessa's commitment to childhood education, care for the environment, and
humanitarian work. It is also a celebration of her love of the mountains and skiing. It honors our beautiful mountain
environment and the idea of health through fitness. Past events have raised funds for a childrens library in Tonga, an
organic community garden in Santa Fe, breast cancer research, and the care of those in need who have been diagnosed with
breast cancer in NM. Other recent events have benefited the Central Asia Institute and local Warehouse 21. THE 2012 EVENT WILL BENEFIT HEALTHY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, DETAILS TO BE
POSTED.
AGAIN FOR 2012: A
KID'S 12 AND UNDER MINI-ASCENSION, UP LOWER BROADWAY THROUGH ADVENTURE LAND, THEN DOWN LOWER BROADWAY FROM TOWER 6 DOWN
TO THE BASE AREA. CLIMBING SKINS/SNOWSHOES WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. THEY CAN HIKE UP WITH THEIR POLES AND WE WILL TRANSPORT THEIR
SKIS TO THE START OF THE DOWNHILL PORTION BY TOWER 6. PARENTS PLEASE CONTACT THE SKI PATROL CODYS@SFPATROL.ORG OR PHONE 505 992-5086 TO SIGN UP YOUR KID.
PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY.
REGISTRATION - Entry Fee: $30 (includes commemorative
hat, prizes, food, & refreshments).
- Deadline: March 25, 2012 (Late
fee of $10.00 for race day registration.) Please register early. For race day registration, (March 25th), you must be
at the registration table in the cafeteria no later than 4:30 pm.
- Entry Forms: These are the
following methods for obtaining the entry form:
- Skiers Services at the Ski Area
- Ski Patrol Office (clinic
at base area)
- Email a request to mail the form: codys@sfpatrol.org
- Call the Ski Patrol Office at 505-992-5086.
- You may also DOWNLOAD
the application by clicking the link below, printing form and mailing it (Or deliver to ski area).
- Please
drop off or mail the entry form so that it is received before 3/23/12. Mail to: P.O. Box 284 Glorieta
N.M. 87535.
- Race Number : A race # will be assigned to each participant.
You may pick up your number at the ski area in the cafeteria from 3:00-5:00 pm on the day of the race, and tape it to the
front of your helmet or pin to clothes. Must be visible.
- Safety: Helmets are required
for the downhill portion of the race (Bike helmets are acceptable). Helmets must be worn and buckled for
descent . Please be careful and safe--this is a fun event! You are not only responsible for your
own safety, but the safety of others on the course.
Registration form 2012 (click here)
CONTACT INFO (Q&A)
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| Reaching the Top of the Quad |
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| Telemark Skier skiing the gates |
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| Hikers and Children Welcome |
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| Snowboarder Hiking up on snowshoes |
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| Finishers of the Mini-Ascension kids event |
CLICK ON PICTURE FOR TESSA IN TONGA PHOTOS
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