So...over the last year or so I've been experimenting with different GPS trackers, even some with the ability to send location data over the cell phone...
This seems like a great idea. I personally hope that it takes off because it makes perfect sense. Maybe one day this can become the checkpoint tracker. Nice...
Great review Mats. $600 price point is way to high though. Were currently reviewing a few devices in the $150 - $200 range. Some cellular some not, granted not...
It has arrived. Look no further. SPOT is practically designed for AR, waterproof, light, pricepoint, killer features, web interface abilities. We just tested...
Hani, One of the buttons on the SPOT is what's called the "OK button". It is the manual way of sending your current location and time to whatever e-mail ...
I figured as much. I looked at the site and saw your rental packages. looks good and very reasonable. I would also like to sea a "team" package discount....
I've been keeping my eye on SPOT for a while, mainly because of what I saw go into Primal Quest's ground-breaking GPS tracking. What went into that effort?...
Hani, On a "team package discount", let me think about it. My initial thought was the best model is if the race organizer gets all the SPOTs before the race, ...
Adam, Mats' business model elimanates the $600 buy in. You rent it for the times you need it. $29 for a week and $89 for a month. I convinced my wife on the...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/10/BAEUUD920.DTL 9 local state parks, including Henry Coe and Tomales Bay Park, are on a list of 48...
So they're going to keep the parks off limits and implement patrols to keep people out? WTF? ... From: galen pewtherer <dolface@...> To: baarbd list...
I'm guessing they'll save mony by the miracle of out-sourcing. Layoff the (relatively) highly paid rangers and replace them with minimum-wage rent-a-cops. This...
I think this tips me over from "anti-authoritarian" to "anarchist." Who the f*** is in charge here, rent-a-cops? A movie star turned wanna-be politician? If...
Dear members of Bay Area Adventure Racing, Grettings from Adventure Racing Costa Rica! We would like you to present our 2008 agenda, including the 8th edition...
Go Gordon! Emotion aside, one can respond with well researched response on why the Govonator is out of his mind or playing political games. Or, as I see it,...
Wow, I think we went from worrying about adventure racing access to just access period in a very short period of time (Jackie and I saw the writing on the wall...
Hi All The concept of open house is not new. Triathlon clubs have been doing it for years to introduce new athletes to the sport. Aquan Sports is bringing the...
Ay Up!! Ok it's time to get off the couch and start the New Year on a positive note. I've noticed there are already a number of group night rides, good on ya!...
Hello Everyone! Its that time of year again. I'm planning to put a ride together for Wednesday night starting from the GG Bridge gift shop at 6PM and doing...
I've been asked to put the start back to 6:20 PM to give some folks a little extra time to get there. I hope this helps others. Dont forget to charge your...
Hello Baar Registration for the 4th annual Central Coast Adventure Challenge (CCAC) on May 10th and 11th is now open. This year's event promises to be the best...
The Dirty Avocados are looking for some crew help for March's Baja Travesia AR (http://www.bajatravesia.com/). We're willing to pay for any travel and other...
[cross-post] Earn Certs at the 4 or 6 day Odyssey AR Academy - Here's why: Reason #1: You've got the skills, but does your team have the whole package? ...
XPD 4th EDITION - AUSTRALIAN HIGH COUNTRY Entries are set to open and sell fast for the 4th edition of XPD to be held in the Australian High Country from...
Hey everyone! Want to get that core in shape for the upcoming season? Want to strengthen that upper body so you fly in the kayak? Want to take your leg...
Rich Brazeau, who not only pioneered the Explore California series but also served as CEO of a little race you may have heard of, popped me this email last...
Simply awesome. This is great news. It's like somebody asked me what I wanted out of a race series and then went out and did it. You've got my support....