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September 16-17, 2006
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Part of the challenge, and a lot of the fun, is the surprises that the race will throw your way, so we can't disclose the exact distances of each particular element. It would be more useful to simply view the race in terms of time and to realize that you'll be on the course for either 6 or 18-24 hours, and plan accordingly. Our unique "rogaine style" orienteering finishes ensure that most teams can probably complete the race in the specified time without the need for arbitrary cutoffs. That being said, you'll probably bike further than you'll run, and you'll run more than you'll paddle.
Both races are unsupported and you will be required to stage your boats and/or bikes at predetermined locations prior to the race start.
SHORT COURSE (6 hours) The short course includes:
In addition, the short course race begins at 4:00pm and ends at 10:00pm, which will add a bit of night navigation to the mix. After the race, you can join us for a late night hot snack, hang out at the START/FINISH and watch the long-course racers come and go, and when you've had enough, camp there for the night.
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AWESOME LONG COURSE (18-24 hours) Includes everything the short course does (paddling, mtn biking, rappelling and nav), just more of it (lots more!). The main difference will be that the long course will be a 'freestyle' contest. This is also known as 'rogaine-style' or 'multigaine' format and means that a whole bunch of checkpoints will be spread throughout the forest and across the lake...teams will have 24 hours to visit as many of them as they can by any combination of foot, bike or boat. Whichever team gets the most wins! There are a few restrictions, such as the rappel site (which you do for the points involved) is only open during certain hours and we have a few prohibited routes to make the course competitive, but for the most part, it is up to you to decide the best way to maximize your team's score. It involves a knowledge of your team's strengths and weaknesses and a clever strategy to do well. For example, in last year's race, some competitors went after the lake CPs during the day and found the high winds and boat traffic to be quite difficult. Other teams anticipated this and went out after midnight...they said the lake was completely mirror smooth and it was totally awesome...until the fog rolled in and they had to follow the 18 miles of shoreline to find their way back. Other teams completely skipped the lake section and concentrated on getting as many of the 2X foot orienteering points as possible. Teams can return to the central staging area at any time they wish to rest and resupply, and we have a hash house going all night with hot food and cold drinks. This is one of the things that makes this the perfect race for teams looking to move up into longer races without biting off more than they can chew. There is a 24 hour time limit, so no matter how bad your race may be going, you can rest assured that it won't unexpectedly turn into a 36-48 hour epic. The long course begins at 10:00am Saturday morning and should finish about dawn on Sunday. The absolute cutoff and awards presentation is 10:00am.
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- Mountain bike, helmet and lights
- Canoe or kayak, paddles and PFD (rental boats available)
- Rappelling harness and hardware
- Hydration pack (ie. Camelbak) & plenty of water (or water purification kit)
- bike repair kit, pump and spare tubes
- Extra clothing, windbreaker, fleece
- First aid kit, small knife, emergency space blanket, whistle
- Energy bars, gel or snacks
Aside from that, the race is suitable for all skill and experience levels. The six hour race in particular is just right for novices and will give you a good taste for adventure racing without getting in over your head. The long course would be a great intro for those looking to move up from 6 or 8 hour races into 24 hour or multiday races. The unique 'freestyle navigation' nature of the race ensures that your 18-24 hour race won't turn into a 36-48 hour odyssey.
| TEAM SIZE | SHORT COURSE | LONG COURSE |
| Solo or Individual | $ 55 | $ 95 |
| 2p | 100 | 180 |
| 3p | 140 | 255 |
| 4p | 170 | 320 |
| late fee (after 08/16) | $10/p | $15/p |
There is no race day registration. To participate, you must register for this race on or before 10pm. Weds. Sept. 13
To receive the discounted price for team entry you will need to have one person register ALL team members at the same time. Please have names, ages and emails of all team members at hand before registering.
Please read the refunds policy before registering.
Further information, directions to the START/FINISH and any last minute details will be provided once you have registered.