You will have red colored numbers. The support vehicles will also be marked in orange, make sure you put your gear in this vehicle.

For those who are competing in the race as an individual you will begin on August 9, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. at Howard Lake. Be at least 30 minutes early to get your racing number written on your arm. The bullets below list the elevation gains and losses in the order of the race.

• Howard lake – 4,100’ (750’ gain from trailhead)

• Great Northern – 6,675’ (2,500’ gain)

• Libby Chamber of Commerce (2,000’ loss)

Leg 1: At Howard Lake you will be swimming 1000 meters. (Your support vehicle will be there with your personal gear.) A wet suit will probably be required, depending upon the temperature of the water. Check website a day or two before the race for requirements on what to wear. A swim cap will be required and will be issued at race time.

Leg 2: After the swim, you will get back into your hiking shoes and will be taking another trail to the top of Great Northern Mountain. This trail is a little over 3 miles for a total of 6 miles hiked. The climb is another 2,500 vertical feet. This hike will not be very steep at the beginning and you will be doing most of the climbing toward the end. The view up here is amazing. You could have the opportunity to see all kinds of wildlife as well as historical mine sights. There will be volunteers at the top of this mountain to check in with before you head back down. Once at the bottom, be sure to visit the water/fluid station before beginning the final leg of the race.

Leg 3: Jump on your bike and ride back to the chamber of commerce. This course will take you down Libby Creek Road (14 miles) until you hit Highway 2 where you will take a left-hand turn. You will ride approximately 12 miles back to the chamber.