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CLOTHING
OPTIONAL 5K FUN RUN & WALK
Be Brave, Be Tough, Beat the Mountain in the Buff. The Annual Bare
Buns Fun West is sponsored by Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist
Park.
Download
the entry form as a PDF
(2009 version)
It
is a 5K (3.1 mile) Trail Run/Walk on beautiful Tiger Mountain. The
challenging course runs over unpaved road, with a short section of
cross country. Uphill to the turn around and back downhill. If you
find the risk of sunburn challenging enough, the course is a serene
walk through the forest. Clothing
Optional
FS
Family Nudist Park sponsors this race, but that doesn't mean you have
to leave your clothes at the gate. "Clothing Optional"
means just that; it's your option. You don't have to run nude,
however this race will have many nude participants and officials.
Guests
Welcome
Guests can cheer you on from the sidelines and stay to enjoy the
incredible facilities the entire day with you! Please see the
registration form for more information.
Anyone (members or not)
can begin camping on Friday and participate in the Friday night Wine
& Cheese Party and Saturday night carbo-load dinner and Karaoke
party.
No
Cameras or Video Recorders!
Fraternity Snoqualmie permits cameras for staff and press only. All
unauthorized cameras will be confiscated and returned after the event
minus film or digital media card.
Directions/Parking/Shuttling
Sunday,
July 12th,
The road to the park will be open only to cars of three (3) or more
persons, until after the race. (Get a carpool pass at the Tibbett’s
Valley park & ride, day of race)... Anyone attending the event
who did not camp overnight will be shuttled to and from the Tibbetts
Valley Park & Ride. Take Exit 15 West off I-90 (State
Route
900), turn left at Newport Way NW. Shuttles begin boarding at 8:00
am. Return shuttles will run on the hour between 1:00pm and 4:00 pm.
Allow enough time, get to the Park & Ride early!
Please
contact us if you need a handicap pass.
FRATERNITY
SNOQUALMIE PARK FORESTIA
Fraternity Snoqualmie is a member owned cooperative, incorporated as
a non-profit organization with the state of Washington since 1937. It's
location, Park Forestia, is located on Tiger Mountain just a
half hour from Seattle.
FACILITIES
All
runners, walkers and guests are invited to use our hot tubs, full
size pool, sauna and enjoy our expansive sunning lawn after the
event. There is also a wading pool and playground for children, sand
volleyball court and tennis/basketball court. There will be plenty of
food and drink available, including espresso! Our store, Bare
Essentials will be open with plenty of sunscreen, t-shirts, books,
and other fun items for you to purchase. Bring a towel, plenty of
sunscreen some cash-as we do not have an onsite ATM, and enjoy the
rest of the day at Park Forestia. Children are welcome at FS
accompanied by their parents. |
Runners and
walkers pass the welcome center just before the
challenging ascent begins. Image
use courtesy of Richard Cummings.
CAMPING:
GET SOME SUN!
We
are encouraging you to take advantage of our expanded camping
facilities on race weekend. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy
the great outdoors, naturally (no luggage worries). Children under 18
are free with parent or guardian. We have showers and rest rooms
(port-potty’s day of race) available so bring your tent and spend
the night. Camping fee is $12 per tent, per night. free Wi-Fi,
Coin-op Laundry, community kitchen, and Bare Essentials Store for
espresso and snacks. RV sites also available by reservation.
At
the FinishTake
an opportunity to go skinny-dipping in our crystal pool, while race
results are tabulated. The top three winners in each age/sex category
will be presented an award plaque. We will hold a drawing for other
prizes also. T-Shirts
All
runners registered by July 1st
will receive a free T-shirt.
There will be a limited number of T-shirts available for purchase in
the store on race day. Security
Staff Security will be on the grounds to stress park rules and to
assist participants and campers. There will be staffed storage for
your clothing, etc. Bring a towel to sit on and respect the rights
and space of those around you. This is a family park so please behave
appropriately.
REGISTRATION
Download the BBFR West entry
form as a PDF (2010 version)
Fees:
Entry Fee $25 and includes a one day membership. Only
those pre-registered by 7/1/2009 receive a free t-shirt.
Camping fee is $12 per tent, per night. Guest fee is $15 per adult
(over 18) for one-day membership. Regular
day fees apply on Friday and Saturday for those camping.
Mail:
Please make checks payable to and mail to: Fraternity Snoqualmie
(BBFR) PO Box 748 Issaquah, WA 98027
e-mail
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