Midnight Rush and Krista Griesacker Memorial Hawk Mountain Adventure
Race at http://www.checkpointzero.com.

PS - While you're there check out our new Image Gallery section
featuring our first ever gallery...this one is from the Midnight Rush.

There are still a couple of spots remaining for this Saturday's SVS 1 AR.

We've got great swag, prize money, a post race pizza party with Cheesecake
and lots of raffle prizes.

Details and race updates are posted at:
www.shootingstaradventures.com

Race Day Registration Now Available.

Thanks, Mike Murphy

I was in the Folsom BB race this weekend and had a blast. Although a
novice to racing in this sport, I did this race last year, and I
have also participated in the Red Tail and Ocean Blue races this
year. This race is quite a bit easier than those two, but a little
more fun as they add some goofy tests. One teammate (Rob) for this
race was prepared, but our female (Karen), although a good runner
and triathlete, had only been on a mtn bike once before. The weather
was very cooperative - it was a comfortably warm temperature, unlike
last year. I don't think it sold out but they said there were over
250 teams (of three).

The course seemed a little longer than last year. There was no
navigation in this race - it did not have an orienteering section
and the course is well marked.

The race started with a 300 yd run on land with the inflatable
kayaks and without paddles. The paddles were located on an island
about 100 yards offshore. This all made the start of the race one
giant hilarious clusterfuck as boats and swimmers were everywhere.
We had the two guys in the front with Karen being dragged in the
second kayak. That worked well until the final leg when we had
trouble keeping our kayak straight and the trailer kayak only made
our deviations worse. I think our tow line was too long.

Coming out of the kayak we had to hug each other and roll through
the mud pit. We did not enter the water again. The bike stage
started without a cleanup and we were pretty much covered in mud the
whole race. There was bike stage 1, the run, and a repeat of the
bike stage. The bike stage was about 6 miles of gently rolling hills
without any serious climbs but very narrow and twisty. During the
first stage it is a little crowded with people trying to pass each
other. Unlike last year, at least I didn't have to stop to let a
snake go by. (Yes, I could have tried to jump it but snakes freak me
out just a little). The stage started and ended with some serious
sand to cross, which led to many teams having to push their bikes.

The lake shore had retreated a tremendous amount from last year, and
only twice did the run get us in water, and then only ankle deep or
less. About 5.5 miles. There was a lot of sand and also some
scrambling up and down some steep rocky sections.

The special tests were not outrageous. The coolest one was the maze.
I was blindfolded and had to carry one teammate (Karen). The third
teammate (Rob) had to be in physical contact with me but behind me.
We were not allowed any verbal communication as I was guided through
the maze. There was a section which I had to duck under and walk
through, without dropping Karen. Another test was filling a garbage
pail with lake water, using two small buckets, each with three holes
in the bottom. And then there was the obstacle course. This years
was a little shorter. It started with just a structure with high
wooden beams that you had to climb up and down. Of course, it ends
with the Wall. The wall is something like 11-12' high. Rob stood on
my shoulders and jumped, catching the top and pulling himself up and
over to the ledge. After we threw him the rope, Karen stood on my
shoulders, used the rope a little, and then Rob pulled her over. I
climbed the rope to finish.

We finished in less than 4 hours, at a relatively easy pace. This
year our female teammate did not swear to never race with us again,
so that is an improvement.

Last year I printed the directions to the park from the website
which has a mistake (We were not supposed to turn at Auburn-Folsom
Rd). This year I printed them again and they had the same mistake in
them, and we didn't know it until we were making the mistake again.
I'll remember now though.

Some lessons:
Shorter tow rope.
Don't turn at Auburn-Folsom Rd.
Ask our # 3 teammate to go mtn biking more than once before the race.

………..Hugh




--- In baar@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Palmer" <dave@z...> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Did anyone in the group race in the Balance Bar Folsom Lake AR
this last
> weekend?  What was it like?
>
> Dave
> www.Adventure-Race-Reports.com

Howdy Bay Area Racers. Yak here from checkpointzero.com.

Just wanted to say hi. We've begun a string of enhancements to the
site and services we offer and ahead of going live with many of them
(most likely during the offseason) we're going to be doing what we
can to learn more about the various regional AR communities across
the country...online and off.

To that end I've joined your little collective for the sake of
eavesdropping :-)

I promise read quietly in the corner and to stay away from carpet
bombing your list with marketing gook or shameless plugs.

Ok I may drop a few shameless plugs, but that is only because I think
we have a great site with lots to offer...I promise if I do it will
be in the following format:

<PLUG>Be sure to send us your race reports.</PLUG>

From time to time I will post and let you know when we are featuring
content of interest to you. In large part these posts will refer to
race reports, images, or press releases relating to events in your
area.

Thanks for your hospitality :-)

PS - We are planning to attend more and more races going forward. I
hope to meet as many of you as possible over time.

Hi everyone,

Did anyone in the group race in the Balance Bar Folsom Lake AR this last
weekend?  What was it like?

Dave
www.Adventure-Race-Reports.com

ARequip.com, the most comprehensive on-line adventure racing store
just got better with an influx of new products.  Check out our
greatly expanded inventory of BIKE products. NEW items include:

* Front/Tail Lights from Cygolite & Planet Bike
* Bike Computers from Sigma
* Ultralight Tubes & CO2 from Michelin, Hutchinson, Kenda and
Innovations
* Pumps from Topeak
* Tools from Topeak, Park, Pedro's and Finish Line
* Lubricants, Degreasers, Grease, & Cleaning Supplies from Park,
Pedro's and Finish Line

We also now carry lightweight SLEEPING BAGS & TENTS from GoLite and
Black Diamond. Don't forget about our recent expansion of medical
equipment, covering all your needs for Primal Quest, Odyssey and
most races.

Gear Lists
TRIOBA's 24-Hr Race Series has now been added to our Gear List
section, joining the Subaru Primal Quest and Odyssey's Mega Dose
and
Beast of the East.  Use the checklist to determine what you own,
need and have packed.  It includes links to products as well if
you're in the market for some gear.

Giveaway
The giveaway contest for a Black Diamond Half Dome Climbing Helmet
end on August 31, 2004 so sign up today at ARequip.com.

Visit www.shootingstaradventures.com to register for the first SVS race.

SVS - Hidalgo located at Almaden Quicksilver Park.

Great race swag, cash and prizes, post race raffle and pizza party with Silicon
Valley's best cheesecake - "The Silicon Valley Classic" by Charlie's Cheese
Works.

Solo racers - we are the only race with prize money for SOLO division
winners, join today.

Race update 1 is posted on the site, update 2 will be posted Monday (the final
day to register.  Envelopes must be postmaked Monday and Paypal must be
submitted Monday by 11:59 PM.)

Register today for your chance to "Be Adventuruos."

Shooting Star Adventures.com

Thanks for this, Eric,

I registed for the Tahoe Big Blue today ("Team Adventure Race Reports", of
all things), and was in need of a kayak -- perfect timing!

So... I just called Kayak Tahoe and they were very helpful.  If we can
manage to get 10 rentals together for the race, they'll throw in delivery --
and we're now one rental closer!  :-)

Good deal,

Dave
www.Adventure-Race-Reports.com


-----Original Message-----
From: eckrantz [mailto:eckrantz@...]
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:12 PM
To: baar@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [baar] Big Blue kayak rental



If you are in need of a kayak for the Big Blue race in Tahoe on Sept
11, consider renting from Kayak Tahoe (530-544-2011). They are
renting single ($30) and doubles ($40) for the race. If they get
enough reservations, then they will deliver the boats to the start
and pick them up at the finish. This is a huge benefit that I have
not been able to get other companies to do.

Happy racing,
Eric






Yahoo! Groups Links

-------------- Original message --------------
Seems like something the race organizers should do...but that's just me.
Hah!

C!


"if we can't have fun, at least we can suffer" Conrad Anker


http://www.mountainknowledge.com - Know your mountain.


-----Original Message-----
From: eckrantz [mailto:eckrantz@...]
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:12 PM
To: baar@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [baar] Big Blue kayak rental



If you are in need of a kayak for the Big Blue race in Tahoe on Sept
11, consider renting from Kayak Tahoe (530-544-2011). They are
renting single ($30) and doubles ($40) for the race. If they get
enough reservations, then they will deliver the boats to the start
and pick them up at the finish. This is a huge benefit that I have
not been able to get other companies to do.

Happy racing,
Eric






Yahoo! Groups Links





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Seems like something the race organizers should do...but that's just me.
Hah!

C!


"if we can't have fun, at least we can suffer" Conrad Anker


http://www.mountainknowledge.com - Know your mountain.


-----Original Message-----
From: eckrantz [mailto:eckrantz@...]
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:12 PM
To: baar@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [baar] Big Blue kayak rental



If you are in need of a kayak for the Big Blue race in Tahoe on Sept
11, consider renting from Kayak Tahoe (530-544-2011). They are
renting single ($30) and doubles ($40) for the race. If they get
enough reservations, then they will deliver the boats to the start
and pick them up at the finish. This is a huge benefit that I have
not been able to get other companies to do.

Happy racing,
Eric






Yahoo! Groups Links





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If you are in need of a kayak for the Big Blue race in Tahoe on Sept
11, consider renting from Kayak Tahoe (530-544-2011). They are
renting single ($30) and doubles ($40) for the race. If they get
enough reservations, then they will deliver the boats to the start
and pick them up at the finish. This is a huge benefit that I have
not been able to get other companies to do.

Happy racing,
Eric

This is last call for team registrations for the ARGEAR.com Wasatch
Adventure Race in Provo, Utah August 27,28,29.

We have a great crew of teams participating in this years event and
only have a few team spots available.  Teams who are preparing to
battle the expedition challenges in the next month should consider
the Wasatch a great primer to help prepare your team. The WAR is also
a USARA 24 hour regional qualifier and the top three coed teams will
be selected to go on to the national event.

We'd like to thank ARGEAR.com for providing $10,000 in adventure
racing gear and accessories for the winning teams.

We'd also like to thank our other supporters :
Salomon
Nike Timing
Omega Energy Drink
Provo Marriott
Hammer Gel
Adventure Sports Magazine
Trail Runner
Utah Sports Magazine
Road ID.com
USFS and all managing land owners who help make this event possible.


For registration, please contact us directly at 801.597.5177

Hope you can come out to play!

Cheers,

Todd Olsen

Wasatch Adventure Race
Utah's 24 Hour Adventure!
www.HighMountains.com
info@...
------------------------------------------
High Mountain Productions llc
9547 South Flint Dr.  Sandy, Utah 84094
P:801.597.5177 F:801.816.0964

The Balance Bar Adventure Race at Folsom Lake is looking for some
great volunteers!

WHEN: Sunday, August 15th - RACE DAY! – 6AM until 12PM
          Course Monitors & Special Test Monitors

WHERE:  Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Granite Bay Entrance

ATTENTION SOCIAL GROUPS, TEAMS OR ANYONE ELSE LOOKING TO
FUNDRAISE!!!!

For your hard work and effort, Octagon Sports Marketing would like
to offer a great fundraising opportunity to your group, team or
club.  For every member of your group that helps out, Octagon will
donate cash to your organization.  Friends, girlfriends, boyfriends,
moms, dads, aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers alike can also be
included in your donation count to help your organization!  Race
management will be side by side with kids to manage all projects but
parental supervision is appreciated for those 18 and under.

Time commitment is flexible.  Any help that you can give over race
weekend will be greatly appreciated.  Half day shifts are available
and volunteering on Saturday and Sunday is allowed.

As a volunteer you will also receive:
• A Balance Bar Adventure Race T-shirt & goodie bag
• Free Lunch!!!

If interested, please confirm your availability with me at your
earliest convenience.  Check out more about the race on the website
at http://www.balancebaradventure.com/sprints/ev_sacramento.cfm

Thank you in advance for all of your hard work!

Lissa Streegan
Volunteer Coordinator
Balance Bar Adventure Race, Folsom Lake
415-307-0386
mstreegan@...
www.balancebaradventure.com
Or sign up to volunteer on the Web:
http://www.balancebaradventure.com/sprints/volunteer.cfm

My team just lost our 3rd teammate due to firefighting injury. We
are looking for a fun competitive teammate for the Sacto Balance
Bar race on 8/15, Sunday. The team consist of female firefighter
and vet male AR racer, 10 races. Please contact Mike at
510-303-5573 or email: msj08@....

Sorry to use the group for this but I know you're on this list Eli.
Paging ultimate frisbee Eli, Blue-By-You Ultimate frisbee champion
Eli.  You were at Ocean Blue this weekend, you took some haystacks
from me Eli.  Email me.  I have a question for you.

Brandon

Finished the race report at lunch.  Always better to get that kind of
stuff down while it's semi-fresh and there's been a little time to
absorb all that happened.  Great race.

Here's the link:

http://www.nerdsonice.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?BsOceanBlueRR2004

Hi,

I'm new to adventure racing and am looking to join a team ideally in time
to do the SVS.  I live in Berkeley and so would like to get a team together
in the Bay Area.  Although I'm a beginner at AR I do have experience in all
the disciplines.  I'm looking for finish and have fun.  Please let me know
if you're looking for a teammate.

Thanks!
Angelique

The first race of the SVS is fast approaching and some of the best teams in the
US have registered, EPI/Sole Custom Footbeds, Silly Rabbits, Timex,
Sunsweet Plum Adventure.

Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of a great race and a great event,
REGISTRATION Closes: August 16, 2004.

Race SWAG Includes:
SporthHill Race Hat (the best in the running hats)
XS Energy Drinks in 5 great flavors
Pure Fit Nutrition Bars
Adventure Sports Magazine (hot of the presses)
Event T-Shirt
GU Energy Gels in various all flavors
H.E.E.D. from E-Cap - exciting new energy drink
Electroltyes from E-Caps
AND Post Race Pizza Party.

Cash and prizes to winners, plus a post event raffle.

Register today and "Be Adventurous"

More info available at:

www.shootingstaradventures.com

I have taken a class from Jim Hewett at
www.ropewise.net

It was a very good course which covered ascending
rappelling and crossing anchors and knots in both
direction.

BJ

Hi Dave,

Here's some resources and local (yahoo & non-yahoo) groups to add to
your "single discipline" mountain biking list:

www.romp.org
http://mtb.live.com/mtb-sfbay.html
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/BayAreaMTB/
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Rugged_Riders/

Hope this helps!

Meredith O.
Santa Cruz

--- In baar@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Palmer" <dave@z...> wrote:
> I agree with everyone here, it would be great to have a nice
comprehensive
> list of Bay Area adventure racing resources.  I had a list on
another page,
> which I updated and moved to:
> http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=1822
> I'm surely missing a few -- does anyone have any good local
mountain biking
> or ropes resources?  Any other suggestions?
>
> Dave Palmer
> Fairfield, CA
>
> (here's what I've got so far:)
>
> ---AR Groups---
> The Yahoo BAAR Group (of course!)
> Place to find teammates, advice, informal training events, clinics,
etc.
> http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/baar/
>
>
> ---Single Disciplines---
> -Kayaking-
> Bay Area Sea Kayakers
> A great web resource
> http://www.bask.org
>
> California Canoe and Kayak
> In Oakland, provides certification and training
> http://www.calkayak.com
>
> -Orienteering-
> The Bay Area Orienteering Club, meets frequently across the Bay
Area.
> http://www.baoc.org/
>
> -Running-
> The Schedule is a great place to find local and regional SF-Bay
races.
> http://www.theschedule.com/
>
> -Mountain Biking-
> ???
>
> -Ropes-
> ???
>
>
> ---Local and Regional Adventure Races---
> Big Blue Adventure Series
> Well-established and popular races in Reno, East Bay, Half-Moon
Bay, Tahoe
> http://www.bigblueadventure.com
>
> Shooting Star Adventures
> A new one, first race coming up.
> http://www.shootingstaradventures.com
>
> REI Classic Series
> By International Adventure Events, more or less SoCal, but close.
> http://www.adventureevents.com
>
> By The Beach Productions
> A new one as of 2004, the first race went very well.
> http://www.bythebeachproductions.com
>
> West Coast Adventure Racing
> Good races, SoCal, within driving distance
> http://www.teamepinephrine.com/wcar/wcar
>
> Cal Eco Adventure Races
> Good races in Yosemite, Ft. Bragg, etc.
> http://www.csmevents.com/races/caleco.html

I agree with everyone here, it would be great to have a nice comprehensive
list of Bay Area adventure racing resources.  I had a list on another page,
which I updated and moved to:
http://www.zdap.com/racereports/viewtopic.php?t=1822
I'm surely missing a few -- does anyone have any good local mountain biking
or ropes resources?  Any other suggestions?

Dave Palmer
Fairfield, CA

(here's what I've got so far:)

---AR Groups---
The Yahoo BAAR Group (of course!)
Place to find teammates, advice, informal training events, clinics, etc.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/baar/


---Single Disciplines---
-Kayaking-
Bay Area Sea Kayakers
A great web resource
http://www.bask.org

California Canoe and Kayak
In Oakland, provides certification and training
http://www.calkayak.com

-Orienteering-
The Bay Area Orienteering Club, meets frequently across the Bay Area.
http://www.baoc.org/

-Running-
The Schedule is a great place to find local and regional SF-Bay races.
http://www.theschedule.com/

-Mountain Biking-
???

-Ropes-
???


---Local and Regional Adventure Races---
Big Blue Adventure Series
Well-established and popular races in Reno, East Bay, Half-Moon Bay, Tahoe
http://www.bigblueadventure.com

Shooting Star Adventures
A new one, first race coming up.
http://www.shootingstaradventures.com

REI Classic Series
By International Adventure Events, more or less SoCal, but close.
http://www.adventureevents.com

By The Beach Productions
A new one as of 2004, the first race went very well.
http://www.bythebeachproductions.com

West Coast Adventure Racing
Good races, SoCal, within driving distance
http://www.teamepinephrine.com/wcar/wcar

Cal Eco Adventure Races
Good races in Yosemite, Ft. Bragg, etc.
http://www.csmevents.com/races/caleco.html

Hi Runners:

Ding-Ding!! No, this isnt a boxing match--nor a bird, nor a plane.
It's the Cable Car Chase!

Just a reminder here that the Cable Car Chase is coming up in just a
few weeks, on Sunday, August 29, 2004! Please note that early
registration ends on August 14th, and entry fees will increase after
this date.

This is the quintessential SF race--hills, cable cars, and the ONLY
race in the world that is contested at 5.67 miles!  Last year, Da
Mayor, Willie Brown, stood at the top of Nob Hill cheering on the
runners!  If you've never run the Chase before, then setting a new PR
at this distance is all but guaranteed!  And as a bonus, there will be
the traditional breaking of the sake barrel after the race.  SAKE for
everyone! Proceeds from the event go to SFBC and Girls on the Run.

At this year's race, there will be an excellent prize package valued
at over $25,000, comprised of ANA travel & vacation awards, and prizes
provided by Brooks Sports and Fleet Feet!  This year, we have added
awards for the top Masters and San Francisco resident.

This race is a great alternative for those of us who will not be in
Athens running the men's Olympic marathon on the same day!  For more
info about the race, feel free to visit our website or contact us.
http://www.anacablecarchase.com

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you on race day!

ANA Cable Car Chase
Email:  info@...
Web:  http://www.anacablecarchase.com
Phone:  (415) 595 6934

And a question for the rest of you. Is there a web site that has some
kind of compilation of Bay Area reousources for adventure racing?
Races, trining, teams, gear, locations, organizations, etc? And if not
should there be one?

 

Howdy Angelique,
You'll probably get more targeted advice if you give us a little
information about where you're starting from.  I.e.  Are you relatively
new to endurance sports?  Or you're already a world class kayaker,
mountain biker, orienteerrererer, trial runner?

And a question for the rest of you.  Is there a web site that has some
kind of compilation of Bay Area reousources for adventure racing?
Races, trining, teams, gear, locations, organizations, etc?  And if not
should there be one?

C!



"if we can't have fun, at least we can suffer" Conrad Anker


http://www.mountainknowledge.com - Know your mountain.


-----Original Message-----
From: angelique_augereau [mailto:angelique_augereau@...]
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 2:14 PM
To: baar@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [baar] Help getting started with AR in the Bay Area


Hi!

I've recently discovered the existence of adventure racing and it
sounds fantastic (it combines all the sports I love into one
package!).  I live in Berkeley and would love to get some advice on
how to get started with training and teams in the Bay Area.

Thanks!
Angelique





Yahoo! Groups Links

Hi!

I've recently discovered the existence of adventure racing and it
sounds fantastic (it combines all the sports I love into one
package!).  I live in Berkeley and would love to get some advice on
how to get started with training and teams in the Bay Area.

Thanks!
Angelique