August 1, 2015
Bitter Pill 2015 Live Updates
This year we’re trying something new during the Bitter Pill – if things go as planned this post will automatically publish when the race starts, and you’ll see: Maps! A brief course description! General details about where and how to be a spectator! Here’s our twitter feed. Hopefully, it’s full of race photos! Tweet @gmara_org […]
July 27, 2015
Bitter Pill 2015 Pre-race Notes
This email went to racers earlier this morning: Less than a week until you’re lost in the Green Mountains! Quick critical reminders first, then some fun stuff at the end. – Registration + gear check is Friday night from 5:30-9 in the Bolton main lodge. You need to bring all your gear (including bikes) to […]
July 6, 2015
Bitter Pill 2015 Shirts & More
Our deadline to order shirts & maps is coming up next Monday. Here’s a few optional items for you to consider this week: Did you pick the right shirt size / cut during registration? Do you want an extra shirt for yourself or anyone else? Do you want an extra race map (afterwards)? Are you […]
June 2, 2015
Bitter Pill Lodging Details
For anyone interested in staying at the Bolton Valley Resort, where registration and the post-race party will be held, they are offering discounts on two-night stays for the weekend of the race. Just mention the Bitter Pill when you call to make your reservation. Room Type Rate (2 Nights) Standard Occupancy Max Occupancy Standard Inn […]
May 7, 2015
Bitter Pill 2015 early entry raffle
We love it when teams sign up early – it’s much easier to make a race happen when we hit critical mass. To make that early commitment more appealing, any team who registers for the OGE Bitter Pill through Sunday, May 17th will be entered into a raffle. The winner will get their full sign-up […]
April 21, 2015
Navigation Clinic at VTC
On Saturday, April 25th, GMARA & the Outing Club at Vermont Tech will host a navigation clinic in Randolph, Vermont, on the VTC campus. This is a great opportunity to learn for the first time or brush up on your skills. Meet at Vermont Tech in front of the Administrative Center (Number One on this […]
March 7, 2015
2015 Wintry Wander Results
The MVP Health Care Wintry Wander was a chilly challenge in its second year, but it was gorgeously sunny on the Bolton Valley nordic trails, and the families and friends who joined us on the course had a great time! Thanks to everyone involved in making this event happen, particularly our great volunteer crew: Tim […]
March 3, 2015
OGE Frigid Infliction 2015 Results
Ten years! You keep coming back, even when it’s so cold you can’t remember your fingers. This year’s Outdoor Gear Exchange Frigid Infliction was a challenge, to be sure – but teams new and old jumped into the ice bath headfirst. [init_sidephotos album=”47773481″ key=”9PtWHL”]
February 9, 2015
Frigid 2015 Updates
Less than three weeks until the 2015 OGE Frigid Infliction! Some critical updates for you: 1. You no longer need to bring a climbing harness and biners! Petra has agreed to have their rental harnesses available on race day. You’re welcome to bring your own for speed or comfort, but you’ll be carrying it through […]
Frigid 2015 Shirts
For the men’s shirt, we’re sticking with the UltraClub 1/4-zip pullover that we’ve used a couple times in the past. Racers and volunteers seem happy with the fit, it seems to be what everyone expects (size, cut, etc) from a men’s wicking T. For the women’s shirt, we’re going with the Badger Ladies’ long-sleeve v-neck […]