Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb

• Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb:- 6.1 mile hillclimb

RUN/HIKE TO THE TOP OF THE AERIAL TRAM: In honor of our friend and longtime JHMR Aerial Tram mechanic Chris Onufer (Captain "X"), who passed away far too early in an avalanche on March 7th 2012, the Teton Trail Running Club and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are reinvigorating the Rendezvous Hillclimb with a new and improved course. It's a pretty "X" course as Onufer would say! 95% singletrack on the Wildflower and Cirque trails to the top of the Aerial Tram - no more summer access road! And to keep the spirit of running alive for future generations, the Teton Trail Runners will use 100% of the proceeds to continue their annual programs including weekly fun runs, scholarships, and support of the High School Cross-Country Team, all in the name of Chris Onufer.

WHEN: Saturday August 1, 2015 (always the 1st Saturday in August)

TIME: 8:00 Hikers/Walkers (non-competitive class); 9:00 Runners (competitive class)

COST: Fees below are for online registration, which is $5 cheaper than mail-in registration: $20 - all classes, by July 1st $25 - all classes, July 2nd to July 30th (online registration ends midnight on July 30th) $35 - all classes July 31st to morning of race via PDF registration form (raceday registration closes at 7:45am)

REGISTRATION: For online registration (to save $5), go to: https://rendezvoushillmountainhillclimb.athlete360.com/ Please note that online registration will close Thursday July 30 at midnight. For or print-at-home PDF registration form, to be mailed, click here. Raceday registration will be available starting at 7:00am at Jackson Hole Sports. The race will cap at 250 total entrants! Race Packet/Goodie Bag pickup is available on Fri. July 31st 4-6pm at Jackson Hole Sports, or on the morning of the race starting at 7am.

CATEGORIES: Walkers/Hikers (non-competitive class), Runners (competitive class, with age groups)

AWARDS: Awards three deep for both male/female, in 10 year increments. Also, overall winner awards for our fastest male and female. The Award Ceremony will take place at Noon outside on the Village Commons (near base of the Aerial Tram). Special Chris Onufer Award - the most Chris Onufer spirit! **Also, as this race is the last leg of the Run to the Summit Series (Grand Targhee’s Wrun for Wray Hillclimb, Snowking Hillclimb, Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb), there will be awards for the top overall series winners in both Male and Female.

RAFFLE: Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, we have tons of raffle prizes! Make sure you stick around. Must be present to win. Also, donate an old pair of running shoes and receive a 2nd raffle ticket! Or purchase additional for $5 each.

WHAT YOU GET: Besides a great workout and spectacular views, you’ll get: a custom running visor, entry into the post-race raffle, a free tram ride down, dry change of clothes transported to the top of tram, 2 aid stations (Casper and Bridger Restaurant areas), an opportunity to gain points in TCP&R's "Run to the Summit Series" and Trail Runner Magazine's "Trophy Series", a post race party in the Village Commons with live music and free beer (must be 21; while its lasts)!!

ROUTE: Starting 2015, there will be a new route, for all categories. Almost entirely singletrack up the Wildflower and Cirque Trails! Starts at base of Bridger Gondola and ends at the top of the Aerial Tram. New distance is approximately 6.1 miles and 4250' vertical gain (see race website for details).

Directions to Teton Village:

From Jackson:  Teton Village is approximately 12 miles from the town of Jackson.  From the "Y" near Albertson's, head west on Hwy 22 until the traffic light at Hwy 390.  Veer right and follow Hwy 390 for approximately 6 miles.  Turn left on Teton Village Lane, and park for free in the "Village", "Cody", or "Ranch" parking lots.  Alternatively, you may be interested in public transportation:

START Bus:
If you're looking to get around without renting a car, Jackson Hole offers the START Bus. Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START Bus or START) is the public transportation system that serves the residents and visitors of Teton County, Wyoming. START Bus runs routes within the town of Jackson, between Jackson and Teton Village as well as commuter routes from Star Valley, WY and Teton County, ID.

START runs frequently in both the summer and winter months, providing transportation between Jackson and Teton Village and Jackson and Teton County, Idaho. As an added bonus, START's new hybrid buses, the first in the state of Wyoming, reduce fuel consumption by approximately 35%. Rides vary from $1 - $3 one way, depending on pick-up and drop-off locations. Click here for schedules and more information.

Transportation from the Airport: 
When you book lodging, ask if airport pick up is provided. If not, taxis queue at the airport ready to ferry you to town or Teton Village. A taxi ride to Jackson costs $35 for 1 or 2 people. A ride to Teton Village costs $60 for 1 or 2 people.

AllTrans operates a shuttle servicing downtown and slopeside locations. To Jackson, the rate is $16 one-way or $31 round-trip per person. To Teton Village, the shuttle costs $29 one-way or $50 round-trip.

Shuttles and Taxis from the Airport
 

Lodging:

Being a gateway to one of the world's most famous national parks, Yellowstone has many benefits, one of them being an incredible choice of lodging. From luxury resorts with every amenity you can think of, to friendly locally run hotels to bunkhouses, Teton Village and Jackson have lodging for every budget. Whether you choose to stay slopeside in Teton Village for convenience or downtown immersed in the hustle and bustle of a western resort town, both will deliver memorable experiences. Breathing mountain air all day will leave you ready for a deep sleep.