Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival

2011 Triple Ripple to Take Place in 2012

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Due to overwhelming disinterest on the part of the Triple Ripple race directors, the 2011 edition of the Triple Ripple Trail Festival will take place in 2012. "I just don't feel like it this year-- I'd rather go hiking all summer," said co-race director and former running bum Susannah Beck. "Yeah, and I'm busy that week," co-race director Jen Vollmer added.

"Plus we just felt that the Triple Ripple was too special to put on every year," said Beck. "This way, it's like one of those races that's so popular it has a lottery to get in, and we could only let in, well, nobody this year. It's pretty exclusive. Of course, the effect seems to be that runners want in even more. Scarcity is our marketing plan."

"Well, scarcity AND unreliability. That keeps 'em coming back," said Vollmer.

Whatever happens, we look forward to seeing all of you back for the 2012 Triple Ripple, which will feature all the garlic, monster trail running, and solo dance-athons you've come to expect, plus some surprises we haven't thought up yet.

If you are on Orcas and want to go for a run anytime before then, drop us a line! Running partners always welcome! Of course, Orcas is always a great place to visit, Triple Ripple or no. In fact, check out the Doe Bay Fest, August 11-14, right up the road and getting huge...

Best wishes for a great year on the trails!

Results, 2010 / Holy Cow, You Came!

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Congratulations and THANK YOU to the stalwart first generation of Triple Ripple runners! Results to follow, after we get some sleep-- in the meantime, please enjoy these photos of the event, graciously shot by Orcas's Martin Taylor: http://www.ednagallery.com/Orcas-Life/Tripple-Ripple-2010

4-Miler at Mountain Lake / 9:00am, Oct. 2, 2010
Weather: perfect fall day

1. Joseph Gray, M26, Lakewood, WA 21:57
2. Binney Mitchell, M41, Burlington, VT 23:20
3. Willie Clancy, M21, Eastsound, WA 26:20
4. James Varner, M33, Winthrop, WA 26:30
5. David Miller, M34, Portland, OR 27:58
6. Liz Anjos, F25, Portland, OR 28:42
7. Rebecca Duffy, F28, Bartlett, IL 29:18
8. Laura Trevellyan, F27, Orcas Island, WA 29:30
9. Stephanie Rushton F36, 30:00
10. Randy Gaylord, M53, Eastsound, WA 30:03
11. Candice Burt, F28, Langley, WA 31:12
12. Christopher Evans, M38, Eastsound, WA32:36
13. Drew Rushton, M37 32:43
14. Dave Graves, M45, Kent, WA 33:12
15. Christina Mills, F25, Lakewood, WA 34:39
16. Katie Sauerbrey, F21, Brush Prairie, WA 35:04
17. Wendy Graves, F42, Kent, WA 35:18
18. Lauren Hardwick, F25, Bellingham, WA 35:53
19. April Lindeman, F30, Corvallis, OR 36:24
20. Jake Griffith, M19, Eastsound, WA 36:46
21. Golda Moore, F30, Whidbey Is.,WA 37:06
22. Caitlin Norton, F33, Kirkland, WA 38:04
23. Kelvin Battle, M41, Auburn, WA 38:06
24. Rita Larsen, F33, Blaine, WA 39:51
25. Laura Houston, F55, Seattle, WA 43:38
26. Laine Nichols, F26, Lopez Island, WA 47:42 (includes 9 minutes late start)
27. Marny Gaylord, F55, Eastsound, WA 49:00
28. Beverly Lynch, F43, Kent, WA 55:35
29. Chris Lynch, M35, Kent, WA 55:36
30. Frieda Cron, F52, Olga, WA 1:03:52
31. Tabytha Murphy, F11, Bellingham, WA 1:04:07
32. Danelle Murphy, F41, Bellingham, WA 1:04:08
33. Lo&Max Dickey, M37+1, Olga, WA 1:08:43

10K Uphill Climb / 3:00 pm, Oct. 2, 2010 / Cascade Lake -> Mt. Constitution Summit
Weather: mighty fine. Sunny and cool.

1. Joseph Gray, M26, Lakewood, WA 48:07
2. Binney Mitchell, M41, Burlington, VT 51:48
3. Kevin Crossman, M27, Snohomish, WA 54:37
4. Willie Clancy, M21, Eastsound, WA 59:04
5. James Varner, M 33, Winthrop, WA 59:12
6. David Miller, M34, Portland, OR 1:04:18
7. Liz Anjos, F25, Portland, OR 1:06:18
8. Rebecca Duffy, F28, Bartlett, IL 1:06:42
9. Dominic Vellucci, M27, Eastsound, WA 1:12:04
10. Dave Graves, M45, Kent, WA 1:12:10
11. Candice Burt, F28, Langley, WA 1:12:14
12. Dan Chasen, M67, Vashon, WA 1:17:37
13. Wendy Graves, F42, Kent, WA 1:17:45
14. Lauren Hardwick, F25, Bellingham, WA 1:18:26
15. Katie Sauerbrey, F21, Brush Prairie, WA 1:19:10
16. Chris Lynch, M35, Kent, WA 1:21:17
17. April Lindeman, F30, Corvallis, OR 1:22:22
18. Laine Nichols, F26, Lopez Island, WA 1:23:00
19. Kelvin Battle, M41, Auburn, WA 1:32:12
20. Caitlin Norton, F33, Kirkland, WA 1:32:13
21. Rita Larsen, F33, Blaine, WA 1:34:33
22. Laura Houston, F55, Seattle, WA 1:40:24
23. Phil Heikkinen, M55, Eastsound, WA 1:40:24

30K Trail Run all over Moran State Park / 8:00 am, Oct. 3, 2010
Weather: partly cloudy, cool, humid.

1. Joseph Gray, M26, Lakewood, WA 2:20:38
2. Binney Mitchell, M41, Burlington, VT 2:27:37
3. Willie Clancy, M21, Eastsound, WA 2:55:18
4. James Varner, M 33, Winthrop, WA 2:55:30
5. David Miller, M34, Portland, OR 3:02:53
6. Lindsay Mann-King, F26, Bellingham, WA 3:04:08
7. Rebecca Duffy, F28, Bartlett, IL 3:09:07
8. Candice Burt, F28, Langley, WA 3:12:54
9. Nick Meyer, M34, Seattle, WA 3:20:07
10. Katie Sauerbrey, F21, Brush Prairie, WA 3:40:29
11. Lauren Hardwick, F25, Bellingham, WA 3:44:49
12. Joe Gaydos, M40?, EastSound, WA 3:46:46
13. April Lindeman, F30, Corvallis, OR 3:54:08
14. Laine Nichols, F26, Lopez Island, WA 3:55:12
15. Dave Graves, M45, Kent, WA 3:58:49
16. Julie Brunner, F42, Eastsound, WA 4:06:52
17. Wendy Graves, F42, Kent, WA 4:07:15
18. Caitlin Norton, F33, Kirkland, WA 4:07:17
19. Mary Metzger, F51, Bellingham, WA 4:09:29
20. Polly Favinger, F52, Bellingham, WA 4:09:29
21. Kelvin Battle, M41, Auburn, WA 4:12:32

Triple Ripple Trail Monsters:

Ride Shares and Carpooling

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Are you interested in carpooling to the Triple Ripple? Either from a certain city, or meeting up at the ferry in Anacortes and sharing the last leg over? Post your offers or needs here. Check our Facebook page for ride shares, too. Thanks!

2010 Race Information

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When: October 1-3, 2010 (Friday- Sunday)

Where: Moran State Park, Orcas Island, WA

What: A trifecta of three running races in two days!

Really, three races-in-one? Heck, yeah! You can DO it, trail monster! Moran State Park has some of the most beautiful trail running on the left coast: 80-year-old single-track trails, giant cedars and doug firs, peeling madronas, moss and lichen and ferns, clear lakes and dizzying ocean views.

This race weekend will give you the chance to enjoy Orcas trails in three gears: go-fast, go-up, and go-long. It's an ultra in three stages, and you'll go home walking funny, or we haven't done our job! Whether you compete for the triple crown (recommended!) or run just one or two races, we invite you to come join the party and enjoy this special place.

Of course, the Triple Ripple is not just about racing! It's about relaxing with friends and recharging your mind! It's Orcas Island, after all. There will be delicious, locally grown food and great local music from some of Orcas's best-loved strummer-tooters. Sparkling Cascade Lake beckons you to soak your legs between races or pick up a paddle and go canoeing (provided!). Or learn some new ways to relate your mind to your body with a Chi Running workshop. Talk with old friends late into the night around the campfire, or chill out with a tea and the Scrabble set in the main hall.

The Races:

Go-Fast: 4 mile Mountain Lake Run. 9AM Saturday. A single loop of beautiful Mountain Lake on single track trails, this will be the flat, fast weekend opener. If you've got some speed, show it off now... 4M MAP

Go-Up: 10K Uphill Climb. 3PM Saturday. You can't visit Orcas Island without summitting Mt. Constitution; and you're going to do it the righteous way! This uphill dandy starts at Camp Moran, circles the south shore of Cascade Lake for a little warm-up, then heads straight uphill for 2.4 miles to the Cold Springs saddle. Good footing, big vertical, lots of momentum-killing switchbacks. Aid station at Cold Springs shelter. The last two miles flatten out slightly as you approach the summit from along the east side ridges. Look for huge Eastward views of Mt. Baker and the North Cascades. The finish at the 1930s CCC firetower on top, where refreshments await. 10K MAP

Go-Long: 30K-ish Trail Run. 8AM Sunday. If you loved yesterday, then today will make you weep for joy: 18+ miles of the best unbeaten paths on Mt. Constitution. You'll get long ascents and descents through old growth hemlock, sitka spruce and doug fir, get startled by ravens croaking and gurgling over hidden ponds, run by foot-deep moss sprouting chanterelles, and stumble upon giant views of the Strait of Georgia and Puget Sound. Yeah, it's hilly and hard-- but the footing is good, and scores high for run-ability. 30K MAP.

Scoring for The Triple Ripple Trail Monster:
The Triple Ripple Trail Monster will be the runner with the lowest 'weighted' total time for all three races. The 30K counts 1X. The Uphill Climb counts 2X, and to give the track stars a fighting chance, the 4-miler will be multiplied by 3.

For example:

race	finish time	multiplier	scoring time
4m	28:00	3x	1:24:00
10k Uphill	1:15:00	2x	2:30:00
30K	3:05:00	1x	3:05:00
Total	4:48:00	.	6:59:00

Sound wacky? We'll try it this year, and see how things go. Ties will be broken by arm wrestling or Scrabble.

Awards: Overall and age-group winners will be recognized in individual races. Grandiose Awards will be presented to Triple Ripple Trail Monsters overall and in age groups. Stay tuned for prize news.

Age Groups: 17-under, 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Lodging: Shared bunkhouse housing at Camp Moran will be available. We have camp beds for only 144 runners and guests, so sign up early! Cost is $20/bed/night. These are very basic, communal accommodations that will remind you of summer camp as a kid, or remind you to be grateful your parents loved you enough to keep you home. Beds are bunky and bare, so bring your own bedding! This means pillow, sheets, sleeping bag, towel, etc. Sorry, no dogs permitted in bunkhouses (yes, so unfair!). We also ask for your help tidying up the bunkhouses when you leave.

If you prefer to camp at a beautiful private campsite, Moran State Park has several campgrounds adjacent to Camp Moran. Southend Camp is closest to race headquarters. The rustic Mountain Lake campsites are especially beautiful, about 2 miles from Camp Moran. Obstruction Pass has a few great tent sites on a rocky beach, walk-in only, about 6 miles from Camp Moran. In addition, Orcas Island is home to many lovely places to stay, including Doe Bay Resort (8 miles from race HQ), and numerous B&Bs. Check out the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce website for suggestions.

Festival Fees:

Race Entry Fees	Before Aug. 20	Aug. 20 - Oct. 1
4 Mile Trail Race	$20	$25
10K+ Uphill Climb	$20	$25
30K Trail Race	$40	$50
ALL THREE RACES!	$70 (save $10!)	$90 (save $10!)
Bunkhouse Lodging	.	.
Friday night	$20	$30
Saturday night	$20	$30
Delicious Meals! (Saturday dinner, Sunday luncheon)	$10 / meal	$10 / meal

Included in race entry: race packet, all festivities including Chi workshop, use of kitchen Friday night, light breakfasts, day pass to park.

Registration:
You can sign up using UltraSignup, or print and mail in this registration form:
2010_TripleRipple_Registration.pdf.
Please note that registration fees increase after Aug. 20. Registration deadline has been extended to Oct. 1, but do us a favor and sign up early-- it really helps with planning.

Sorry, no refunds. Transfers to other runners OK.

Non-running guests welcome, of course; however, please fill out a race registration form to reserve their bunk lodging and meals.

Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival charity beneficiaries: The Funhouse (Running Club) and Friends of Moran State Park.

Entrant limit: 200 runners.

Courses: 30K Map and Elevation Chart / 30K Google Earth File (.klm)

Aid Stations: We will have aid stations for the Hill Climb and 30K. Stay tuned for where they will be placed on the course.

Drop Bags: Yes, you can have drop bags placed on the course at some aid stations. Stay tuned for where aid stations will be placed.

Massage:
We will have massage therapists available at Camp Moran on Saturday and Sunday.

Child Care: If you need child care while on the island, we can recommend some great childsitters. Let us know.

Contact Information:
Race Directors: Susannah Beck and Jen Vollmer, Olga, WA
Email: triplerippletrailfestival@gmail.com

30K Course Map and Elevation Profile

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10K HillClimb Map and Elevations

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4m course Map and Elevations

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2010 Festival Schedule (tentative):

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IN RED: RECENT CHANGES

Friday, Oct. 1
3:00 - 8pm: Registration, packet pick-up and check-in
5:00pm: Kitchen available for campers' use.

Saturday, Oct. 2
6am: Light brekkie available at Camp Moran (coffee, juice, bagels, peanut butter, boiled eggs)
8:00-8:30am Late registration for 4m at Mountain Lake

9am: Race #1, 4m around Mountain Lake
10:30am: Awards for 4m
~~Noon: Kids' race at Camp Moran -~~ canceled
3pm: Race #2: 10K Uphill Climb (starts at Camp Moran, ends at summit)

5:30 Chi Running Workshop with Laura Houston
6:30: Dinner and music at the Lodge
7:00: Awards for 10KHill Climb and update on Trail Monster standings
7:30-10:00 Music - The Dust Bunnies

Sunday, Oct 3.
6am: Light brekkie available at Camp Moran
8am: Race #3: 30K Race (starts and finishes at Camp Moran)
1-3pm: Post-Race Party - more great food and music
2pm: Awards Ceremony 30K, Trail Series

2010 Registration Form

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Who We Are

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Island Vortex Productions is the delicious brainfart of childhood friends Susannah Beck and Jen Vollmer. As Orcas Islanders, we saw the need for more running races on Orcas Island, and decided to make it happen. Taking a cue from James Varner's ridiculously fun Orcas Island 50K in February, we thought an island festival in nice weather and with "easier" distances would be a great place to start. We loved the idea of three races in two days-- it's hardcore enough to attract ultrarunners who will race all three, but also accessible to recreational runners in the local running community.

Susannah has been trail and road running for 30 years and moved to Orcas in 2009. She is a stickler for good course markings, cool prizes, and stupendous scenery. Jen has been in the islands since the 1990s, runs for fitness, and is an organizational genius who knows every farmer, baker and banjo-plucker on the island. Together, we will create a spinning vortex of food, running and music that we hope will leave you reeling! Come join us in October!

Contact Information:
Race Directors: Susannah Beck and Jen Vollmer, Olga, WA
Email: triplerippletrailfestival@gmail.com