True, course records will not be broken in 2023, but in our experience big snow years really leave a lasting and epic impact on our runners. In big snow years we have long, steep sections of our course with chopped steps, hand lines and what really equates to chutes and ladders for adults! It’s time to brush up on those glissading skills and if you’ve never run on snow, you’re in for a real treat. Now, we can’t promise there won’t be some minor sections of course re-routes and some zigs and zags, but whatever changes our course marshals come up with, we assure you that these changes are additive to the overall Broken Arrow experience.

We have been told that the Alpine Meadows side will be open through July 4th, but the Palisades side will close at the end of May. Yes, some of you might have seen the news on social media that Palisades Tahoe will be open through July 4th, but remember that there are two resorts that operate under this umbrella in completely separate valleys. Remember, the Broken Arrow Skyrace is a European-inspired, technical, HARD style of trail running, and we love when Mother Earth gives us the opportunity to up the ante for you! In 2019 we had runners descending the mountain next to skiers in board shorts and bikinis, and it made for an adventure that people still talk about and cherish.

The snow is a valid concern given our record breaking, historical snowfall in Lake Tahoe this winter.ĭespite that, we’re extremely confident that the race will go on without any major impacts, as it did after big winters in 20 where we ran 80% or more of the entire course on snow.

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