Adventure Race ReportsReports from adventure races across the USA and around the worldBaja Travesia 2008 - MX- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Baja Travesia 2008 Mar 24-29, 2008 BIG and relentless. These two words sum-up this race. I really do not know where to start in summarizing the race. To say it was fun is not the correct word. Finishing was fun and during the race we had some fun, but the course seemed to pound us, and the other teams, all race long. From what I understand all the top teams had navigation issues. ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8445#9061 Monsoon Adventures: Sand Storm AR- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Wow, what a gorgeous day for AR! Rick and Aarron of Tucson's Monsoon Adventures chose a great venue and perfect day to hold their inaugural race. Myself, Rick Eastman, was originally scheduled to race with my usual teammate Carter Tobin, but he had to work...yuk! So, I was determined to try a race as team Sierra Adventure Sports solo. I'd never done it, and really didn't think I'd like it, but ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8193#8795 Desert Rage - San Diego- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Desert Rage San Diego Oct 20, 2007 Some will call it the Lake Hodges race. Ironically it was meant to be in the Laguna Mountains but the venue changed due to the extreme fire danger. However, the day after the Desert Rage race at Lake Hodges the Witch wildfire roared under Interstate 15 at Lake Hodges and tore over the south side of the lake (engulfing checkpoints 4 and 9). Two days later ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8235#8837 Edge Adventure Race brings 100+ teams to Pennsylvania- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Over 100 teams lined up on Sunday October 21, for the 3rd annual running of The Edge Adventure Race. This sprint race covered 20 miles, and teams had up to 6 hours to complete the course. The race benefited the American Red Cross. It was a beautiful day with sunny skies and light winds; making the paddling section on the lake much easier than in ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8240#8842 THE SHAG!- (Found July 2, 2008 ) just a heads up to all you folks wondering about the Northeast racing scene, here's a great write up of NYARA's (New York Adventure Racing Association) recent 24 Hr race, The Shag: New York Adventure Racing Association The Shag Wrap Up We all Shagged, baby! The 2nd annual SHAG 24 Hour Adventure Race is history. Some teams have just made their way back to the finish after spending the better ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8246#8848 Gold Rush Sonora - 12 minutes between 1st and 2nd.- (Found July 2, 2008 ) The Gold Rush 2007 was marked by a very cold and rainy night and an extremely competitive race between Baarbd Wire and Dirty Avocados. The two teams raced neck and neck through out the 90+ mile course. We were in the last transistion together after more then 24 hours of racing. To find out what happened read the full race report at www.dirtyavocados.com ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8298#8901 How to Join a Adv Team- (Found July 2, 2008 ) After retiring from competitive running I would like to take a crack at Adventure Racing. I have been on the Winning team at the Tuckerman Inferno in the Mt Washington Valley the last 2 years. I have been the captain and would like to expand to the next level. Unfortunately, it is hard to crack into the business and I am looking for a team that is hunting for a new member. I have ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8329#8933 Pumpkin Scramble V: Nightmare Before Christmas- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Pumpkin Scramble V: Nightmare Before Christmas December 1, 2007 12 Hour Rogaine Adventure Race Santa Monica Mtns Malibu, CA This years Pumpkin Scramble was spectacular! The fabulous pictures here from competitors and volunteers say much more than words can. The fact that the Pumpkin Scramble went off smoothly was quite a miracle and relief after so much drama leading up to the event. Mother Nature did her best to mess with the mighty pumpkin heads! ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8348#8952 Urban Dare Miami- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Im finally sitting on my own couch after finishing the last race of the Urban Dare 2007 regular season. Its good to visit home again. Urban Dare is a new genre of racing, somewhat like a 1-day amazing race. We had another fascinating finish as the first three teams to come into the finish all had to go back out to gain the last stamp on their passports. They ended up finishing 1, 2, and ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8383#8996 ISU Redbird challenge Adventure Race 2006- (Found July 2, 2008 ) This is a race report on the 2006 Redbird Challenge Adventure Race hosted by Illinois State University's Outdoor Adventure Program. The race was held at Comlara Park near Hudson, IL. 8 teams competed in this year's redbird challenge. The race consisted of 2 miles of canoing, 3 miles of trail running, 6 miles of mountain biking, and mystery events. To see pics of this race visit our website at http:www.rec.ilstu.edugallerymain.phpg2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=1096 The ...http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=8405#9026 |