THREDBO NAMED HOST OF WORLD SERIES XPD EXPEDITION RACE AUSTRALIA

From the 17-28th November 2008 the alpine village of Thredbo will
host up to 80 national and international teams of four athletes
attempting to qualify for the 2009 Adventure Racing World
Championships (ARWC). Race Director Craig Bycroft said "Thredbo has
so many great things to offer the event, it is ideally located right
in the heart of the high country, has all the services and facilities
the event needs and plenty of adventure for teams and support crews
before and after the race".

"We are ecstatic that such a diverse adventure event is making
Thredbo their home base. It is a great opportunity to showcase both
the rugged and delicate highlights of the Snowy Region" said Richard
Phillips Thredbo's Sales & Marketing Manager.

Entries open Sunday 10th February 2008 at 0900 AEST and like previous
editions are expected to sell quickly.

Competitors will be unsupported in their 800+km journey as they race
day and night on a course involving stages of trekking, mountain
biking, lake and white water kayaking and roping. Navigation is a key
element of the event and the course is only revealed 24hrs before the
start.

The XPD course will take competitors through the highlights of the
Australian High Country. Some of these experiences will include grand
views some of Australia's highest mountains; flat and white water
paddling on crystal clear streams and rivers fed by melting winter
snow; exploring the alpine forests of snow gum, sub-alpine ash and
tall mountain gums; stops at historic gold rush towns; and breathing
crisp mountain air while dangling from ropes on exposed high country
cliff faces.

As a member of the AR World Series, XPD is a qualifying event for the
Adventure Race World Championship (ARWC). The AR World Series is an
international circuit of premiere adventure races representing 10
countries creating a 12 month calendar of professional events around
the world. The top two teams at each qualifying event receive
automatic entry to the ARWC.

XPD receives generous support from Casio, Mountain Designs, Adventure
Racing World Series, Sevylor, Thredbo and Sleepmonsters.

The website has been updated with latest information www.xpd.com.au
More information contact Craig Bycroft on 0419 427 244 or
craig@... .
High Res Media images can be found at
http://www.xpd.com.au/mediaph.htm