Downhill Dash
“Nimbly scampering down the rocky section on the other side of Black, careful not to blow out our knees and quads too early at this stage. Gotta save some zip for the rest of the run.” …Sandra Wada, 2 times Knee Knacker finisher.
Tagged: Black Mountain
Power washed
“At this point of the race (approaching Cypress aid station), you will notice how clean we were emerging from this traditionally mucky section of the race. This was primarily due to being power washed by the rain and the rushing creeks up and over Black Mountain. I witnessed one of the runners...
It’s a Fine Line to Black Mountain
“The Knee Knacker starts off with a near 4,000ft vertical ascent of Black Mountain up and into the Cypress Mountain ski resort. This is just one of the things that make this race such a classic, and so hard to nail your best time on the course. Come over the...
Witches and Warlords bewitched Black Magic Mountain
At the peak of squall, Witches and Warlords climbed to Black Magic Mountain aid station to cast their magical spells to ward off the torrential rain. To aid runners, they whisked a cauldron of elixirs to send runners down Black Mountain in a blink of an eye. Who will the runners encounter at the top of Black Mountain...
Trail elves needed for Baden Powell trail work in Cypress Park
Calling on trail elves to help improve the Baden Powell Trail in the Black Mountain area of Cypress Provincial Park! Since 2011, Knee Knacker has worked in partnership with BC Parks and The Friends of Cypress Provincial Park to improve the Baden Powell Trail in the Black Mountain and Hollyburn areas....
Race day photos on descending Black Mountain
Watching the runners descend Black Mountain in slippery, wet and rocky terrain with ease was inspiring. Maybe the elixirs brewed by the witches and warlords at Black Magic Mountain really work? 🙂 Karen Chow’s race day photos as the runners descend from Black Mountain are in this photo album. Note: The proceeds of all...
