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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?

Absolutely integral elements in any team's success: team/support crew
roles & dynamics,savvy navigation, strategy, efficiency vs. strength,
nutrition/supplementation, sufficient training/acclimation and
planning, foot/body care, properly working gear/equipment, addressing
avoidable problems

#2: You want to finish, so how can your team avoid a DNF?

An informal survey of adventure racers across the country confirmed
that most DNFs are avoidable. Every one of those contributing factors
are covered at the OARA.

#3: Time: Your team simply doesn't have the time to make the April
15th deadline for Primal Quest certs.

Registered OARA participants automatically receive an extended
deadline from PQ, with official approval for submission of certs in
late May. You must register by April 15th, midnight EST. (Be sure to
use your AR Group Discount Code for 10% off)

#4: You want your team to function like clockwork, yet be flexible
enough to adapt and evolve as the course throws 3D problems your way.

An intensive week of learning and preparing together followed by
competing in the Wild, Wonderful 24hr AR will get you all on the same
page.

#5: Want to crawl in the mindset of PQ08's course designer, directors
and management?

Attend the Academy in which most of them have had a hand, as
instructors, students, and racers.

The May 18-22 or 24 OARA in the New River Gorge, WV includes:

* ALL required certifications PLUS:
* Navigation: Day & Nighttime- fundamentals, attack strategy,
tricks of the trade
* Paddling :Whitewater & Flatwater- efficient technique, reading
water, safety and rescue method, fueling, packing
* Swimming & Boogie Boarding: Whitewater & Open Water - reading
water, safety and rescue method, AR-specific gear
* Fixed Ropes: Climbing/Rappelling/Ascending - fundamentals,
safety, technique, familiarization/usage of different types of
climbing hardware, fine-tuning & customization of set-up
* Mountain Biking: team/solo riding techniques on varying terrain,
towing how-to's, field repair tips
* Other topics: Team roles/dynamics, training, strategy, pre-race
planning, fueling: nutrition/hydration/supplementation, maximizing
efficiency in all areas, foot/body care, what/how to pack, gear -
required vs. not, supported vs. unsupported factors/planning
* Racing: Participants in the Academy's 6-day course will form
their own Academy teams and test their new skills in the Odyssey Wild
Wonderful 24hr adventure race.
* Accommodations, Meals, Materials & Gear for lend: burn off
Beulah's home cookin' as you learn and play in some of WV's best terrain


Questions? Feel free to contact us via info@...

Best,
Susanna


Susanna Greever
Director of Competitor Relations
Odyssey Adventure Racing
susanna@...


Mark your 2008 Calendar – Celebrating 10 Years:

4/24-27 Endorphin Fix 3 Day AR, Best of WV

5/18-22 or 25 AR Academy, New River Gorge, WV (4 & 6 day options)

5/24-25 Wild, Wonderful 24hr AR, New River Gorge, WV

7/26 Odyssey One Day AR , Roanoke, VA

9/20 Trail Running Trio Douthat State Park, VA: Trail Ultra 40 miler,
Trail Marathon & Half Marathon