Why wait for a nice round number like 20? Join us for the 19th Edition
of the Odyssey Adventure Racing Academy. Allow us to sweeten the pot:

Now through September 2nd, use the code "bestweekofmylife" to take 19%
off of the cost of your AR Academy registration. All students will
also receive 50% off of their entry into the 2009 Wild, Wonderful 24hr
Adventure Race!

How will you spend the $400+ you'll save?

We'll provide your accommodations, home-cooked meals, gear for lend,
instruction & materials and endless stories.

You provide some basic gear and an open mind.

Odyssey Adventure Racing Academy, October 5 - 10, 2008.

Registration closes at midnight on Tuesday, September 2nd.
(https://www.raceit.com/Register/Default.aspx?event=114)

The New River Gorge, WV OARA includes:

* Accommodations, Meals, Materials & Gear for lend: burn off
Beulah's home cookin' as you learn and play in some of the best of
Wild, Wonderful WV's terrain
* Navigation: Day & Nighttime- fundamentals, attack strategy,
tricks of the trade
* Paddling: Whitewater & Flatwater- efficient technique, reading
water, safety and rescue methods, fueling, packing
* Swimming & Boogie Boarding: Whitewater & Open Water - reading
water, safety and rescue methods, 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 and maintenance 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 5-day course will receive
a 50% discount for the 2009 Odyssey Wild, Wonderful 24hr Adventure Race.

read more @ http://www.oarevents.com/event.asp?id=105&catID=1
register @ https://www.raceit.com/Register/Default.aspx?event=114
email: info@...
phone: 540.444.4422
web: http://www.OARevents.com