Annual fundraiser supports the Independence Pass Foundation
Staff report
The Independence Pass Foundation has received a green light to host a scaled down Ski for the Pass event Feb. 14, according to executive director Karin Teague.
The Pitkin County Public Health Department has approved an event for 50 people, Teague said Monday. They will participate in a staggered start at 30-second intervals beginning at 10 a.m.
Start times will be emailed to participants and posted on the Ute Mountaineer’s website the day prior to the event. Race bibs, which will contain start times, will be available at the Ute Mountaineer on Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the race start.
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