Kahtoola Agassiz Uphill 2008 — Race Results!
Thank you everybody for joining Kahtoola and Arizona Snowbowl for the 1st annual Kahtoola Agassiz Uphill!
Congratulations to Paul Berg for earning the "MICROman of Fun" Trophy by having the most fun!
| Women's Results: |
Men's Results: |
| 39:52 Sara (Tippy Toes) Wagner |
32:37 Mark Ulm |
| 42:18 Margaret Grove |
33:32 Dustin Phillips |
| 43:47 AnneMarie Pedersen |
35:06 Eric Bohn |
| 44:34 Joan Martini |
36:02 Ben Sullivan |
| 45:41 Amy Freeman |
36:20 David Painter |
| 46:15 Maureen Hurley |
37:27 Adam Gaines |
| 50:59 Laurel Schmadel |
38:29 Mark Thurston |
| 57:37 Melinda Bell |
39:19 Brandon Hedberg |
| 69:09 Helen (Elly) Moses |
39:34 Chris Grove |
| 69:39 Erin Young |
40:56 John Doskicz |
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41:18 David McKee |
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41:49 Steve (Coach) Ilg |
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42:08 Rob Hall |
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42:24 Tobin Purslow |
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43:03 James Willis |
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45:32 Dan Gitomer |
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47:12 Danny (Big D) Giovale |
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47:14 Quinn Montoya |
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48:21 Jut (Logo Lycra) Wynne |
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49:19 Mark (Gio) Giovale |
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49:19 Jon Lachowitzer |
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52:08 Alex Madere |
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54:01 Jerry McLaughlin |
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54:19 Zak Farmer |
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55:41 Philip Hollar |
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56:29 Paul (Pablo) Berg |
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56:55 Brad Baxter |
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59:17 Wilbert John Jr. |
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59:50 Brian (Swimming Dog) Cannon |
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60:57 Jack Stonebraker |
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62:40 Nic Hagemann |
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65:43 Levi Curtis |
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76:32 Craig Green |
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Kahtoola sponsors Jordan Romero
 August 2006 - Kahtoola sponsors 10-year old Jordan Romero with KTS crampons to use in his quest to become the youngest person in the world to climb the 7 Summits. Go to jordanromero.com to learn more about this amazing young athlete and his mission!
Kahtoola Sponsors 2006 U.S. National Snowshoe RACE Series & Championships
January 2006 — Kahtoola announces the sponsorship of the 2005–2006 U.S. National Snowshoe Race Series & Championships, a series of 20 qualifying races that take place across the nation and culminate in the National Championships March 24–26, 2006 at Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton, Vermont. The race series is overseen by the U.S. Snowshoe Association. Over 200 of the country’s finest endurance athletes, representing 20–30 states, are expected to converge on Bolton Valley for 2 days of exciting snowshoe events. Kahtoola will provide race-day demos and extra prizes to races within the series that offer a “snow traction” division.
 According to Kahtoola founder Danny Giovale, “Our partnership with the U.S. Snowshoe Association provides us with an opportunity to speak directly to our target audience. By supporting the race series, we are able to connect with avid winter enthusiasts who enjoy getting outside to run, hike or race on snow. Since many of the snowshoe races take place on hard pack conditions, we feel our Kahtoola Traction System (KTS) is a great alternative to racers who may not need or want the flotation of a snowshoe deck. We are providing race-day demos and additional prizes to those race organizers who chose to offer an alternative category in snow traction systems.”
New Everest Speed Record Set with KTS
Mr. Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa broke the world record for a Mt. Everest speed climb, reaching the top of the world’s highest mountain in 10 hours, 56 minutes, and 46 seconds. The previous record was held by Mr. Pemba Dorjie Sherpa at 12 hours, 45 minutes. What enabled Lhakpa Sherpa’s success was the Kahtoola® Traction System (KTS), which he used throughout the entire climb. He wore lightweight boots to reach the top of the South Col and changed to large insulated boots at that point. Kahtoola, Inc., does not recommend this. Due to the steep, icy Lhotse face, other more technical equipment is typically used. However, Lhaka Gelu’s confidence in his KTS enabled him to move more quickly than he would have without them. Also, he did use fixed lines for protection against a fall. |
