What is Rasputista?

Broke, Rad, Athletic, and Determined. Sure, the first letters of all those words spell out my first name, but that’s all you need to be a part of one of Vermont’s gnarliest gravel road races. As a college kid for only 25 dollars I somehow made a joke into a reality and will find myself on the starting line of the 2019 Rasputista Spring Classic! The race is set for Saturday, April 27 in Burke, Vermont.

So…what exactly is Rasputista? Rasputista is a 45-mile road race and for all the mathematically inclined people out there that’s 211,200 feet of pure dirt roads. All of which can be found in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. On their website they advertise it as, “It’s not about the racing. It’s about challenging the human spirit.” 

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Skirack and the Sleepy Hollow Inn Bike and Ski Center had the honor of hosting one of the most inspirational and influential nordic skiers of our time. It was a perfect, blue bird day. The snow was soft and the sun was shining when I arrived at Sleepy Hollow to set up for what promised to be an exciting event.

People were already materializing with an hour still to go before the start. You could feel the anticipation building as everyone eagerly waited for the Fischer SUV to appear. I busied myself setting up tables and erecting wind blades that proudly proclaimed Fischer and One Way. When next I looked out the window of the barn, there it was, shining black in the sun, and as I scanned the scene I finally spotted her: Kikkan Randall, winningest American Nordic Skier, Olympic Gold Medalist and determined cancer fighter.

Join Skirack Nordic Fit Specialists for the Craftsbury Outdoor Center annual On Snow Expo.

Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9th: 9 AM - 4 PM

Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT 

FOLLOW YOUR BODY. FIND YOUR RUN.

Join Brooks at Skirack on November 17 from 10am - 3pm for a FREE Run Signature, Brooks' radical new approach to gait analysis.

Run Signature celebrates your individual running style. Discover how your body moves and choose an experience you love so every run feels just the way you like.

And while you are at Skirack, check out the NEW Adrenaline GTS 19 from Brooks!

Join Skirack and Salomon Running at Catamount Outdoor Family Center for a fun and challenging 5K trail race with a twist!

Teams of four run together and compete at various trivia stations. Get a time bonus for correct answers.

Raffle prizes, Giveaways, Donuts, Cider & More!

Free Salomon trail running shoe demos.

FREE Salomon Swag Bag for the first 50 registered runners.

For every registered runner, Salomon will donate $5 to the National Trail Systems Act in support of their 50 year anniversary!

In case of weather cancellation, decision will be made at 8am day of race.

Click here for more information and to sign up!

Join Altra Running at Skirack on Thursday, September 6 for FREE demo shoes and then a fun run!

Demo shoes at 5:30 PM, Run at 6 PM

Featured running shoes will be the NEW Escalante 1.5 and Torin 3.5.

The fun run will be 5-6 miles up the bike path. Don't feel like you have to run that distance, and you can turn around at any time. You can also try more than one pair of shoes and run any distance you choose!

Join Hoka One One at Skirack on Thursday, August 30
for FREE demo shoes and then a fun run!

Demo shoes at 5:30 PM, Run at 6 PM

Featured running shoes will be the NEW Bondi 6 and Clifton 5.

The fun run will be 5-6 miles up the bike path. You do not have to run that distance, and can turn around at any time. You can also try more than one pair of shoes and run any distance you choose!

On Friday, August 10th, NENSA and SKIRACK partnered for an incredible NASTAR style 100m Rollerski Sprint Challenge event! The event was held at Leddy Park in Burlington, Vermont and open to the public.

Participants were able to test their speed against Ludvig Søgnen Jensen, 100m cross country ski sprint world champion from Norway on a pair of Swenor rollerskis.

After the Rollerski Callenge, an autograph session was held at Skirack and an after party at Skinny Pancake.

Join NENSA and SKIRACK for a NASTAR style Rollerski Sprint with Ludvig Søgnen Jensen, 100m ski sprint world champion.

Test your speed against Luddeyo on a pair of Swenor rollerskis just like Ludvig Søgnen Jensen uses!

Rollerski Sprint Challenge at Leddy Park: 3 PM - 5 PM
Skiers must bring boots, poles and helmet.
Registration and signed waiver also required.

Autograph Session at Skirack: 5:30-6:30pm

Live Music & Food at Skinny Pancake: 7pm

Join On Running at Skirack on Thursday, August 2nd for FREE demo shoes and then a fun run!

Demo shoes at 5:30 PM, Run at 6 PM

The run will be approximately 5-6 miles - you can start with the group and run a shorter distance if you prefer.

About On Running:
On was born in the Swiss alps with one goal: to revolutionize the sensation of running. It’s all based on one radical idea. Soft landings followed by explosive take-offs. Or, as we call it, running on clouds.
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