As you’re reading this column, the Tuckerman Inferno Race is happening in the valley. The Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon, based on the original American Inferno ski races of the 1930s, now consists of an 8.3-mile run, a 6-mile kayak race down the Saco River, an 18-mile bike race north through Pinkham Notch and a 3-mile run/hike up the Tuckerman Trail to Mount Washington's Tuckerman Ravine.
The final leg is a climb up the ravine wall and a ski down a designated giant slalom alpine ski route. Conditions permitting, skiers will finish at the AMC base at Pinkham Notch. There are teams, and solo Tuckerman and Tuckerwoman competitors. I love this event. I’ve competed with teams twice, on the bike leg, a few years ago. The weather, the competitors, supporters, sherpas and volunteers made it so much fun. Check out info at Friendsoftuckermanravine.org and be sure to cheer on any of the athletes you see on the roads or in the river!
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