Directed by Ian Adamson, the inaugural race takes place in scenic
Quebec, Canada October 4-10.  $100 000 in prize money - which goes
deep and wide as there will be prizes for stage wins as well as
individual male and female wins.  Guaranteed TV coverage plus Air
Canada is giving discounts of up to 50% for racers.
www.terratraverse.com  This will be an event which suits racers of all
abilities.

www.DesertDash.org
Heat Wave I - May 31st

ALSO - Take a look at our 1/2 Marathon and 5K "FULL MOON" Run/walk
through the Lake Mead Train Tunnels.
(Head Lamps and Glow Sticks Required) July 19th -8:30 pm

It looks like the Desert Winds is going to be a very tough race.
Should be a lot of fun!

The Desert Rage Series is always great fun too, Rick always does an
awesome Job.

As the owner of the Desert Dash in Las Vegas Nevada I am offering a -
FREE- entry fee (prize) to the overall winning team of either Desert
Winds or the Desert Rage races coming up.
(you may use this prize for any division except Pro/Elite)

That is a $300 value and a whole lot of fun.
"Race canoes are included in the price of the entry fee."

If you are the winning team of either race please contact me as soon
as possible.
If the winning team can not attend the Desert Dash -Heat Wave I then
the prize will be passed down to the next highest placers so race
hard.

If you do not win this prize we would still love to see you come to
Vegas and race. This will be a lot of fun yet still very
challenging!

The Desert Dash - Heat Wave I is a 4 to 8 hour Adventure Race Sprint
with a Vegas style twist and will be at Beautiful Lake Las Vegas in
Henderson Nevada.

Viva Las Vegas...

www.DesertDash.org
(702) 449-5652

Hi ALL,

I do NOT have (619) 726-5980 anymore.  It was my Govt cell number and I had
to turn it back in. I will be issued a new phone and number in a few days.
*PLEASE DO NOT CALL (619) 726-5980 ANYMORE, as that number will be issued to
another person.*

I have a temp verizon phone of (404) 694-3445; it has very limited number
and no text paging.  I will send out my new work number when I receive it.

I am still in Atlanta, GA and will be back late Saturday or midday Sunday.

Regards
Pete Masiel


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Dear Athletes,

I would like to inform you that you have been selected to
complete a survey due to your recognition towards multi-sport
events. I am conducting a survey for the completion of my Senior
Thesis at Lyndon State College, based on elite Ironman and Adventure
Racing Athletes. This survey will be no more then 10 minutes long
and is not to mind jolting. With you participating in this survey
it will bring me that much closer to completing the requirements of
graduation for my B.A. in Adventure Based-Programming Management.
All of your information will be kept confidential and only used
for academic purposes. If you have any questions about the survey
or would like to receive a completed copy of my research you can
email me at Kevin.mogerley@... or give me a call at (908)-
752-2561

You might neew to copy and past this link into a new window
LINK TO SURVEY:

http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?
sid=p7ug5078mdyq46z403176

PASSWORD: thankyou

PASSWORD: thankyou

Thank you in advance for your time, it is very appreciated,

Thank you again,

www.DesertDash.org

It looks like it is going to be a tough race with the Desert Winds.
Should be a lot of fun!

The Desert Rage Series is always great fun, Rick does an awesome Job.

As the owner of the Desert Dash in Las Vegas Nevada I am offering a -
FREE- entry fee (prize) to the overall winning team of either Desert
Winds or the Desert Rage races coming up.
(you may use this prize for any division except Pro/Elite)

That is a $300 value and a whole lot of fun.
"Race canoes are included in the price of the entry fee."

If you are the winning team of either race please contact me as soon
as possible.
If the winning team can not attend the Desert Dash -Heat Wave I then
the prize will be passed down to the next highest placers so race
hard.

If you do not win this prize we would still love to see you come to
Vegas and race.  This will be a lot of fun yet still very
challenging!

The Desert Dash - Heat Wave I is a 4 to 8 hour Adventure Race Sprint
with a Vegas style twist and will be at Beautiful Lake Las Vegas in
Henderson Nevada.

Viva Las Vegas...

www.DesertDash.org
(702) 449-5652

Join us for our third annual Place, Plot and Swap (2PS) event at El
Corte de Madera Creek Preserve on May 17th with our featured raffle
prize... Numa sunglasses worth $150! Mountain bike and trail run
combined with placing and finding navigation controls on teams. Come
with your own team or we'll help you find one.

This event can be as easy or difficult as YOU make it! Teams will be
paired up based on abilities. Format is similar to a score-O which
means that everyone will finish no later than 2 PM... just in time for
the raffle! BYOB and food for post-event festivities.  :)

Details and registration here: http://www.baarbd.org/events/roses

See you there!

Jen & Galen

Below is the last update to the Registered Teams.  There are 60
adventure athletes among 23 teams.  There is room (maps, swag, etc) for
three more teams to register and join in.  Here is the Desert Winds
<http://adventure-racing.kayak-lake-mead.com/desert-winds.html>   link.

Hello Desert Winds Athletes,

Welcome to the Desert Winds. In 12 days I will be meeting you, briefing
you, and sending you off to the Desert Winds.  I want to thank you for
entering and I want to congratulate you for entering one of the toughest
24 Hour (plus) Adventure Race courses that you can imagine.

There are 60 of you. There are among you; fourteen 3-4 person coed
teams, two 2-person male teams, and seven solo male entry's. Attached is
the final team roster.

This briefing is to update you with the "where and what of it" (for
which I am including a Google Map) and to convey to you information so
you may be prepared for this adventure race course.

Where:
A picture is a thousand words, so here is a map;
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=1139717971029958\
18770.00044bf39e442c40f09bb&ll=36.033774,-114.321918&spn=0.124658,0.2320\
86&z=12
<http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113971797102995\
818770.00044bf39e442c40f09bb&ll=36.033774,-114.321918&spn=0.124658,0.232\
086&z=12> .

Use the map, click on the icons for information, zoom in and out, pan
around, and even change views form map to satellite to terrain. If you
have Google Earth on your computer, you can even transfer the info over
to Google Earth.

What:
1. We have a campground from Friday to Sunday, see the Google Map.

2. Check-In, Boat Drop, and your TA set up is from 0600 hrs to 0915 hrs
on Saturday morning, see the Google Map.

3. The pre-race meeting is promptly at 0930 hrs, see the map. The race
starts shortly thereafter...and stand-by!  Show up to the pre-race
completely ready to GO.  My pre-race briefing will be short and to the
point, I want you on this course as soon as possible.

The Pre-Race Location:
1. There is a restaurant (for a greasy breakfast) and small store
(water, beer, and potato chips mostly) that are walking distance from
the Check-In.

2. Bring the food, drink, and water that you would prefer.

Check-In:
Get there early and get ready to do this thing!!!

USARA:
This is a United States Adventure Racing Association race.  It is, in
fact, a USARA National Championship Qualifier.  I need to ask you to
bring $8 for a single event USARA membership, $35 for a one year
membership, or proof of your USARA license.

The Pre-Race Meeting and The First Leg:
Show up at the pre-race prepared to take some quick notes and
immediately run, trek, and swim.

The Course:
Expect to be on this course 24 or so hours.

The After Race:
The ceremonies and party start at noon on Sunday.

Mandatory Gear:
I've made two changes to the gear list. I put "Sharpie Permanent Marker"
(strongly suggested for marking your maps) and back up writing utensils
(pens and pencils) on the Full Time Team Gear list and under Kayak Leg
list I put ANCHOR system.

Navigation:
1. Do some thinking now on what you need to do to accurately navigate up
canyons, because you will be navigating up lots of canyons.

2. Think about navigating along complicated shorelines, because you will
be swimming and paddling along some complicated shorelines.

3. As you progress on the first stages of the course, think about how
long swim, trek, or paddle passages take your team. This knowledge will
help you make the right decisions in later parts of the race course.

4. Know how to plot CP's with UTM coordinates and with a given bearing
and distance.

5. The declination for the area is 10 degrees East, i.e. magnetic north
is 10 deg east of grid north.

Swimming:
1. Some sort of inflatable raft or boogie board is what you need. But,
this is your decision. Swim it anyway you want. Just be prepared. The
water may not be more than 60 deg F or so. The wind has not stopped
blowing and the convection effect of wind over the water is keeping the
water temp low.

2. There will be times when you will need to trek with your swim gear.

3. Expect situations whereas changing into and out of your swim kit
multiple times is called for.

Paddling:
1. Expect high winds out there on the water on this race course. You may
not experience high winds, but so far this Spring, the wind had not
stopped blowing!

2. IMPORTANT: The places that you will be "beaching up" your boats are
not nice beaches. The shoreline is rocky, cliff-like, and overgrown with
vegetation and the bottom is likely to be very deep mud. In other words,
there is no place to beach your boat(s). Be prepared for this with an
anchor system. Be prepared to anchor your boat(s) off shore, exit your
craft, swim to shore, and to reverse the process when you return to your
boats....basically you need good wet exit/entry techniques.

3. Here are two anchor system examples, (1) nylon mesh bag(s) that can
be filled with rocks or (2) rubber coated dumbbell(s).

Questions:
Just email me with your questions...

see you there,
Robert Finlay
KayakFitness <http://kayak-fitness.kayak-lake-mead.com/>
KayakSkills <http://kayak-skills.kayak-lake-mead.com/>
928.767.3061


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The Count down has started for the Vegas road trip...Heat Wave I, Saturday May
31st, Lake Las Vegas Resort. www.DesertDash.org Come to Las Vegas, Race in a
great Adventure Race, enjoy the post race social and the FREE outdoor Jazz
concert right at the race site, go out on the town that night.  Go home safe,
sore, and little bit richer in your soul and hopefully your wallet on Sunday. 
Have great stories to tell at work on Monday.Experience the ultimate EXTREME
weekend in Vegas.  Everyone should try it at least once. Viva Las Vegas
baby...Desert Dash Inc.(702) 449-5652www.DesertDash.Org
'Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a
pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used
up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- 'WOW, what a ride!!!' Anonymous
_________________________________________________________________
Back to work after baby–how do you know when you’re ready?
http://lifestyle.msn.com/familyandparenting/articleNW.aspx?cp-documentid=5797498\
&ocid=T067MSN40A0701A

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Here's a cool video of some people MTB riding in the Idyllwild area

http://www.mountainbikebill.com/videos/Idyllwild07-Web.wmv

Is anyone doing the Idyllwild Spring Challenge MTB race next weekend?
I'm doing the XC race on Saturday. Would be great to meet up with
other SCARAB members there or drive together from West L.A.

http://www.idyllwildcycling.com/springchallenge.html

What to Expect in Big Sky Country by Corey Rosen

   In April of 1803, the United States acquired 828,000 square miles of French
territory west of the Mississippi River for eleven million dollars called the
Louisiana Purchase.  In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson put together the Corps
of Discovery to explore the Missouri River and to find the Northwest Passage, a
non-existent all water route through the United States from the Atlantic to the
Pacific Ocean.  The Corps of Discovery, led by Captains Mertiwether Lewis and
William Clark, discovered what is now Montana in 1805.

   Even with Lewis and Clark discovering for the United States what is now
Montana, this beautiful area has been inhabited by many Indian Nations for
hundreds of years.  With over 70,000 Native Americans living in Montana, they
make up close to 10% of the states population.  Because the Indian Nations treat
the land of Montana as sacred, they expect the Primal Quest as visitors to due
the same.  In past PQ events, non-profit outdoor education organizations such as
the National Outdoor Leadership School and Leave No Trace, helped make sure the
environmental impact of the race was minimal or positive in nature.  This year,
the Primal Quest athletes, coordinators, and volunteers will work even more
diligently to keep this natural oasis untouched and undamaged for the residents
and future visitors to Montana.

   Located between Bozeman, Montana and Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky has
everything an adventure racer could want when it comes to terrain, climate, and
atmosphere.  Starting at about 7,500 ft. at Big Sky Mountain Village, the Primal
Quest will range in altitude from approximately 4,000 ft. to 11,000 ft. with
multiple ascents and descents totaling over 100,000 feet of elevation gain
throughout the race.

   Unlike the infamous Primal Quest 2006 race from Moab, Utah where the average
temperature was over 100 degrees, Big Sky will have an estimated average
temperature of 75 degrees or more.  Because this race takes place in the middle
of summer, some areas of the course could reach temperatures up to 90 degrees. 
Because of the altitude, some temperatures could reach below freezing in the
high country and late at night.  Even though the race will take place at the
height of summer, it is inevitable that teams will come across areas of the race
course that will be covered in snow.

   With only a few states that have natural hot springs, Montana has over 30 with
another 25 man-made pools fed by the natural hot springs.  It is likely the
athletes will come across a natural hot springs pool during the race.  This
could be an opportunity for competitors to relax and refresh before continuing
on, or it could present a distraction to those teams wanting more rest than they
need.  Each team will probably treat this prospect differently.

   As far as poisonous snakes and critters, there are not many of these animals
in the Montana mountains.  Of the ten species of snakes in Montana, the
rattlesnake is the only one that is poisonous.  As for spiders and other
insects, the Black Widow is the only poisonous spider in the state of Montana. 
There have been cases of Brown Recluse bites, but no spiders of that type have
ever been found in Montana.
   With the exotic location of Big Sky, Montana, the competitors taking place in
the Primal Quest will see a course filled with beauty and unending scenery.  But
don’t be fooled.  Just because the area is incredible to look at, the race will
be sure to challenge and amaze even the most veteran adventure racer.  For more
information visit www.ecoprimalquest.com.


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hey racers,

1. Two more days to register your team in the Desert Winds Adventure
Race, http://adventure-racing.kayak-lake-mead.com/desert-winds.html
<http://adventure-racing.kayak-lake-mead.com/desert-winds.html> .

2. Two more teams are on the roster:

22. Baja and CA

Jacob Bencke

Devlin Rambo

Mayte Aranalde

(from San Diego, California and Ensenada, Mexico)



23. DART – nuun

Cyril Jay-Rayon

Aaron Rinn

Aaron Matzke

Mari Chandler

(from Southern and Northern California and Seattle, Washington)



And my apologies to Team Mergeo for both spelling their team name and
Miles Ohlrich's name wrong.



Their team info should read like this:


2. Mergeo
Miles Ohlrich

David Russell

Kimberly Shavender

Murray Maitland

(from Seattle, Washington)



see ya racing,


Robert Finlay
KayakFitness <http://kayak-fitness.kayak-lake-mead.com/>
KayakSkills <http://kayak-skills.kayak-lake-mead.com/>
928.767.3061


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The best Team FTM ever is taking on The Endorphin Fix of West
Virginia.  Christian Burke, Melissa Coombes, Evan Hyde and our new
powerhouse, Dennis Hahn are all present and ready to take the
victory.  This three day epic will take us up and down and through
the Appalations totalling up 30,000 feet of elevation gain.  You will
be able to follow us live at http://www.checkpointtracker.com and via
our LIVE BLOG by clicking the Blog Section at
http://team.feedthemachine.com.  The live blog will give you a play
by play look with pictures at our team as we race the course.  You
have to check it out...it's pretty cool.

Our race starts at about 5PM EST  Thursday April 24th and ends
sometime Sunday April 27th.

Checkpoint Tracker has some cool ways you can post messages during
the race and we will receive them at transitions.  So, keep 'em
coming!

See you on the other side...

Team Feed The Machine

Come and enjoy a beautiful mountain bike ride in Baja California

www.elpaseorural.com

El Paseo Rural MTB fun ride Powerade 2008

Hello Everyone

Just wanted to let you all know that the early bird price for the
Central Coast Adventure Challenge is scheduled to go up April 25th.
Sign up now to secure your space at the best adventure race weekend
around. The weekend offers two races, sponsor demos, clinics, camping,
live music, BBQ, and beer.

Saturday kicks off with the 12-hour Dawn to Dusk adventure race. With
paddling, mountain biking and trekking though the ruggedly beautiful
central coast. The course is toped off with its epic canyon section
that takes you up a  40-foot waterfall and across a 400 foot Tyrolean
traverse. The top three teams split the $2000 cash purse and all
participants get great swag and prizes.

Sunday is the 4th annual Adventure Sprint that just keeps getting
better. Race across the Central Coast's beautiful terrain in a,
3-hour, Sprint Race that is a true adventure. Disciplines include
trail running, rope assisted trekking, kayaking, epic mountain biking
and special tests, Come for the race and stay for the sponsor expo,
clinics and great food. If you think you're up for the challenge, race
in the Dawn to Dusk and make it a two race weekend Don't miss out on
the adventure!!!

For more information and to register please visit www.ccadventure.com

When was the last time you did an adventure race with 200+ racers?  This Sunday
join the fun at the first ever Orange County Adventure Race benefiting the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  It's geared toward beginners with light
navigation and about 11 miles total.  If you've ever wanted to try the sport in
a supportive and fun atmosphere, this is the race.

Great sponsors and they've kicked in scads of prizes for a post race raffle. 
Food available from Baja Fresh beer by Karl Strauss, and great camaraderie.

Thanks to: REI, Zanfel, Karl Strauss, Rock-n-Road Cyclery, Foothills Podiatry,
Upside Marketing, Shawn Wallace Realty, Foothill Ranch Physical Therapy, Back To
Life Family Chiropractic, Ingardia Brothers produce, Hammer Nutrition, Road ID,
SCARAB's, Fleet Feet Sports, Clif Shot, & More.

Check it out at: http://www.OCadventurerace.htm



      
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Scout Adventure Challenge 2008

The premiere youth adventure race in the greater Southern California
Area is back!  7th Annual race will be held at an undisclosed location
in Southern California July 12th

Registration is will be open soon!  In the mean time -- make sure you
are training and gathering up your team.  The race will take place at
a new location this year that is sure to be a challenge to beginners
and experienced riders alike.

The Nitty Gritty:

4 person teams
6-10 hour race
Predawn Start July 12th, Camping Available the night before
Youth &  Adult/All-Age Divisions
Thousands of Dollars in Prize Giveaways
Supported Race - each team will need to provide at least one crew
person who can drive a vehicle.

Volunteers please contact me if you are able to volunteer the day of
race, or are interested in putting on a prep clinic for youth/beginner
racers.  We are especially interested in YOUTH ambassadors who have
raced before and are able to share their experience with other youth
and scouts.

Jared Christensen
jared@...
310-717-3076 cell

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Adventure Xstream Race Series presented by Helly Hansen.
New Buena Vista 24-hour course, a great training stop for Primal Quest

The 8th Annual Adventure Xstream Adventure Races Series presented by Helly
Hansen, next stop is Buena Vista the weekend of May 10th. Top teams vying for
prize money and series points include:  Team Solomon/Crested Butte; Team 4
Corners AR; Team Boulder Performance Network and more!

For pre and post race coverage visit www.CheckPointTracker.com where you can
check out who is racing, post shout outs & messages for your favorite teams,
follow the race online and more.

Competitors at the Buena Vista Adventure Xstream Adventure Race will race across
either a sprint, 60-mile or 100-mile course testing their skills in trail
running, mountain biking, kayaking and ropes with a 250+ foot Tyrolean traverse
across challenging mountainous terrain.  The new 24 hour course with it's
challenging orienteering and climbing will be a great "tune-up" before teams set
of to race at Primal Quest Montana in June.

Nestled into the heart of Colorado, Buena Vista is home to some of the world's
best paddling and outdoor recreation.  With the dynamic Arkansas River and
magnificent Colorado 14er's country scattered across its expanse, Buena Vista is
one of Colorado's best places to mountain bike, hike and paddle. Along with its
natural beauty, this return venue offers one of the world's most exciting
adventure racing courses, including a spectacular whitewater kayaking section.
For more information about Buena Vista - Headwaters of Adventure, visit
http://www.coloradoheadwaters.com/

Sponsors of the 8th Annual Adventure Xstream Adventure Race Series include: 
Presenting sponsor - Helly Hansen; Salomon, Hammer Nutrition, Health-fx.net,
E-boost.com, Zorrel, AIRE, Checkpoint Zero, Inside Outside Magazine, and the
Chafee County Visitors Bureau.

Entry fee for each AdventureXstream Adventure Sprint is $95 per person; 12 Hour
Race is $175 per person; and 24 Hour Race is $250 and includes inflatable kayaks
for each 2 & 4-person team.

For more information, to register, or to volunteer go to www.GravityPlay.com or
call 970.259.7771.
The Gravity Play Sports Adventure Series, owned and operated by Gravity Play
Sports Marketing, LLC, consists of the Adventure Xstream Adventure Race Series;
Xstream Expedition, an expedition length adventure race; Camp Xstream, adventure
racing camps; and the Durango MTB 100, a 100-mile mountain bike race.

Please visit www.GravityPlay.com for online registration and more information.

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Todd Gottfried and I, Gina DeTolve, are the SoCal Xterra ambassadors
for the Xterra off road triathlons.  We will be hosting a pre-ride of
the Xterra West Championship bike & run course on Sun May 4th at 9am at
the race site in Temecula.  We will have 4 free Xterra race entries to
raffle off as well as some nice swag to distribute.  If you will be
attending, you must RSVP via email for specific details and so we can
alert the lake owner how many participants we will have.  There is no
charge for our pre-ride, however the lake owners will charge a $5 per
person entry fee and require a liability waiver to be signed for all
participants.   RSVP to Gina at  greenbean1111@...

Desert Winds 2008 - it's going to be exciting.

Registration doesn't close until midnight Sunday April 27 but as of
today, Monday Arpil 21, here is the team lineup:

Teams - Desert Winds 2008:


1. Magical Leopluredons
Dennis Lindsell Jr

Artie

Sarah Colesanti

(from Washingtonville, New York)


2. Mergio
Mile Ohlrich

David Russell

Kimberly Shavender

Murray Maitland

(from Seattle, Washington)


3. Well Oiled
Christiam Palouda

Casey Hare

(from Encinitas, California)


4. ARC
James Holmes

Jane Larkindale

Dennis Paprocki

(from Tucson and Flagstaff, Arizona)


5. Sun Dawgz
Doug Bearmar

Michelle Bearmar

Joshua Shockley

(from Ramona, California and Las Vegas, Nevada)



6. Equinox

Barrie Adsett

(from San Diego, California)


7. Strike Anywhere
Joel Janov

George Liscic

(from Evergreen, Colorado)


8. DFR
Frank Donovan

Tom Donovan

(from Oceanside, California and Virginia Beach, Virginia)


9. Douglas Hladky
Douglas Hladky

(from Henderson, Nevada)



10. Qajaq Bob

Robert Myers

(from Mission Viejo, California)


11. Under the Wire
Kristen Peers

Brett Florida

Mark Ritter
Eric Mace

(from Cornville, Arizona)



12. DART-nuun-Gregory

Ryan Van Gorder

Glenn Rogers

Sean Clancy

Lina Auguitis

(from Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia)


13. Kayak Lake Mead – Team B
John Whiteside

Amy Van Voorst

Valentin Chappa

(from Scottsdale, AZ, Grass Valley, CA, and Baltimore, MD)


14. Aquan/RWG
Mats Jansson

Jacqueline Wollman

Rick Baraff

(from Northern California)


15. Feed the Machine
Sylvie Maracci

Dale Blankenship

Johnny Ryan

(from Southern California)


16. Where Am I?
Kevin Bowlin

(from Temecula, California)


17. Hilarious
Claire Thompson

Nicki Rehn

Paul Ablett

Ryan Bolding

(from Calgary, Alberta and Southern California)



18. Team Blue

Kent Ryhochuk

(from Sunnyvale, California)



19. Red Energy

Tommy Kelly

Michelle Kelly

Bryan Thelan

(from Phoenix, Arizona)



20. Roque Ryan

Ryan Ross

(from Henderson, Nevada)



21. Burculian

Mike Stanley

Walt Walters

Michael Sokey

Diana Towne

(from Yorba Linda, California)


Robert Finlay www.kayaklakemead.com <http://www.kayaklakemead.com/>
KayakFitness <http://kayak-fitness.kayak-lake-mead.com/>
KayakSkills <http://kayak-skills.kayak-lake-mead.com/>
928.767.3061


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Hello!

I am looking to field a competitive team for the Central Coast Dawn to Dusk
Adventure Race next month (http://www.ccadventure.com) and need one extra person
for the 3-person coed division.  If anyone is interested shoot me an email and
we can chat.

Cheers,
Scott


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Las Vegas Adventure Racing Buddies
Endurance athletes of all walks...
Registration is now open.
California Multisport Stage #1 takes place at a little known gem called Lake
Piru, North Los Angeles county.
Format: Mtn Bike, Paddle, Run (3-5 hours total time)
Cash purse, expo, solo or relay, spectator and family friendly, camping,
festival atmosphere, kids race, food and drink...earth friendly venue.

Expect a fiercely competitive field, tons of sweet, new gear and a great
introduction to multisport racing.

Athletes from all endurance sports of California will unite to battle on one
level playing field.
Full course profile to be posted at www.calmultisport.com
Go fast, take chances.


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If you get a break from your AR training, be sure to watch "The Alaska
Experiment" on Tuesday, April 22 on The Discovery Channel at 10pm. Greg and I
(and 3 other groups) lived off the land in Alaska for 3 months. Here's a link to
the info...
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/series.html?paid=1.15361.25564.33767.1


Bernice Pierson
http://adventuresofprincesa.blogspot.com

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Team Scrat has room for a racer or two, for Rick's OC Adventure Race.
It's a great chance to try the sport in a more "casual" setting.  Call
me if interested.


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Blake
Team Scrat Adventure Racing
"It's All About the Acorn"
949-244-5051
www.teamscrat.com

In all the aftermath of our gear boxes breaking off our crew car and
people being so nice as to offer space for all our stuff in their crew
cars, my Marmot Helium (Blue) sleeping bag in a black GoLite sack has
accidentally found a new home.

Does anyone that did the Baja Travesia have an unexplained sleeping bag
in their inventory now?  If so, I am very attached to it as it has
saved my life more than once.  If you have it, I would appreciate
reuniting with this 1 pound 8 oz wonder of science.  I can identify it
if you need as it has a marking on it to identify me.

Please contact me at 310-918-1100 or via email at x@...


Thanks,

Christian Burke
Team Feed The Machine

Hello adventure racers!

On May 3rd and 4th, MerGeo will take over Washington's Whidbey Island to
bring you the BEAST 15 Hour Adventure Race.

As the largest island in Washington and home of the first National Historic
Land Reserve in the National Park system, we thought Whidbey seemed an
appropriate place to host the ultimate weekend island adventure.

Racers will have the chance to explore the beautiful waters of the Puget
Sound by kayak, fly up and down the island's rolling hills and unique
terrain on bike and trek through some of the country's oldest nationally
reserved forests.

Gather your team and sign up today!

15 hour and 7 hour course options are available.
Start times are 12 midnight for the 15 hour race and 9:30 a.m. (Sunday, May
4) for the 7 hour. Course details include 40-60 miles biking on roads and
trails, 10-20 miles salt water paddling, 20-30 miles trekking, navigation
throughout, along with a surprise challenge or two. The 7 Hour will have a
saner 20-30 miles on the bike, 5-10 paddling, and 5-10 trekking.
Visit http://www.beastrace.com for complete details including registration,
schedule, gear, and directions.
Register by May 1 to avoid paying the late entry fee or by April 22 for the
early price.
Questions? Contact beastadventure@...

--Eric Bone and the MerGeo.com AR team


The BEAST Series is produced by Meridian Geographics. http://www.mergeo.com

Please support the race series by supporting our sponsors (and letting them
know MerGeo sent you :-):

Mountain Plus Outdoor Gear http://www.mpgear.com

Seattle Running Company http://www.seattlerunningcompany.com

Clif Bar http://www.clifbar.com

Peformance Bicycle in Seattle:
http://www.performancebike.com/inform/store_profile.cfm?Store_ID=91

nuun: Portable Electrolyte Hydration http://www.nuun.com

Big Blue Adventure Series: http://www.bigblueadventure.com

Wicked Adventure Racing: http://www.wickedar.com

Bob Rinker - Tandem Pilot and Paragliding instructor: teleboards [at] juno
[d0t] com, 206-396-6110

BEAST series website http://www.beastrace.com

Just in from Katie, <<...>> <<...>>
2 1/2 weeks! I still need some volunteer positions to be secured out on the
course. If you were considering volunteering I need to hear from you now! I need
all T-shirt sizes from all volunteers by Friday. Please download the attachment
to see if your information is complete or to see what is available. Red means
the position is available and blue means I haven't gotten a confirmation.

If you are positioned in the expo area you have a choice of bringing your own
lunch or eating at the food booth. Course volunteers have a choice of Ham,
Turkey, Veggie or bringing your own. If you haven't signed a volunteer release
form yet you can sign it Friday evening, 5/2, before the race at the Pizza Co.
between 5-8 PM when you pick up your T-shirts and supplies.

Also, I need at least 6 people to help for a few hours Sunday morning between
8:30-10:00 AM on the course for the Super D.

Please contact me ASAP if you haven't already done so.

Everything is looking great!

Katie
951-659-3828


      
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Hey Adventure Racers.  Some of you are heading up to the Central Coast, others
to the Desert Winds, some we'll see next week in OC, Some are headed to Vegas
for the Desert Dash.  That's a lot of AR without even mentioning the recent Baja
Traverse that many of you just tackled.

But if you're looking for a great adventure race, not too far from home, that
will deliver 8-11 hours of pure fun, adrenaline, challenge, and
camaraderie....look no further than Desert Rage Laguna Mountain on May 17th. 
The early registration pricing ends next week, and you don't often find an
adventure race these days for under a hundred bucks.  Come out and join us!!! 
GREAT singletrack, a trek you won't forget, orienteering, and we'll be serving
up meatball sandwiches for dinner.

Oh, and you also earn points toward the Desert Rage championship.

http://www.sierraadventuresports.com/sierrahome2events.htm

Rick
Sierra Adventure Sports



      
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News Release

Endorphin FIX “Toughest 3 Day Adventure Race in the U.S.” to showcase the BEST
of WEST VIRGINIA in run for $30,000 prize purse

Racers to visit multiple WV parks, rivers, and trails while trekking, paddling
and biking southern West Virginia

Lookout, WV – On April 24, 2008, Elite adventure athletes from across the U.S. &
Canada, will take to the mountains of southern WV for the 17th Edition of the
Endorphin FIX Adventure Race. Widely touted as the “Toughest 2–day race in the
US,” this edition the EFIX will expand to a three-day expedition style format in
answer to racers wanting a race that is a true adventure, challenging,
affordable and still allows them to get home by the end of the weekend. Pipestem
Resort State Park will host the race activities including Event Headquarters
with registration, the ropes/climbing testing area and 72 non-stop hours later,
the finish line.

  The race is routed through several WV counties and will include epic mountain
biking, with teams battling up the long WV mountains; trekking through WV’s
rugged hills, hollers and valleys; whitewater rafting; whitewater swimming;
canoeing and portaging in the chilling waters of the New River. Racers will stop
to soak up the view on the rim of the New River Gorge before they rappel over
180’ to the trail below. Live coverage will be available via
www.CheckpointTracker.com.

Event designers have spent months pouring over maps and defining routes that
will offer a real showcase of the area and give racers a honest action packed
adventure, “albeit closer to home,” says Course Designer and Fayette County
resident, Joy Marr. “This FIX will be a taste of a real expedition since racers
will be out for 3 nights.”

Owner and President of Odyssey Adventure Racing, Ronny Angell, adds, “The EFIX
has a rich history of high adventure and unrelenting physical, emotional and
mental challenges, with many teams aspiring to return year after year. Racers
have come to LOVE the pain and beauty of the WV Mountains.” Angell adds of this
Odyssey classic, “Racers get a true test of themselves in the EFIX. Many will
push further than they thought possible and will come out of this race with a
newfound confidence and inner strength that will serve them well in their
everyday lives”.

More……….

  Angell notes, “ though the actual race route is held secret until race start,
this course will take teams through Bluestone State Park and WMA, Mill Creek
Trail in Ansted, Gauley River NRA, New River Gorge NR and Pipestem State Park,
giving teams a close up of  the best and varied terrain of southern West
Virginia.” Teams will be able to have their friends and families follow their
progress and send encouragement live throughout the event via
Checkpointtracker.com.

  Odyssey is excited to include the Endorphin Fix in two great events this year.
The first is the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Points Series, where
participating teams will be able to earn double points towards a $30,000 prize
purse.

The second is the winning premier team of the “Toughest 3 Day Race in the US”
will earn a slot in the “The World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance
Competition,” Primal Quest. In the event the winning team does not claim its
slot, the second team will gain the opportunity to race in Montana this summer.

Interested non racers with a passion for adventure can be a part of the EFIX by
registering to volunteer online via www.oarevents.com/volunteer.asp

Odyssey Adventure Racing is a unique race promotion organization that
specializes in premier ultra-distance and extreme sporting events. The Odyssey
management team has been integral to the production of world class events for
more than 10 years. Join the crew that has produced more multi-sport events in
the world, including the Beast of the East, Expedition BVI, Primal Quest, and
National Championships for USARA and XTERRA. Visit www.OARevents.com for more
information on all of Odyssey’s other events, including other adventure races,
the Adventure Racing Academy, and extreme ultra-distance triathlons. Odyssey can
be reached online at OARevents.com, by writing info@... or calling
540- 444-4422. Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact: Ronny Angell via
ronny@...


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Hi Everyone, follow along as Kevin Cadieux and I attempt what we think is
the first nonstop trans-county traverse (www.seatoseatrail.org
<http://www.seatoseatrail.org/> ) via mountain bike.  We have mapped out the
route and believe it to be 145 miles with approximately 21,000 feet of
elevation gain (OUCH!)  Kevin promised to attach his tow rope to his bike.



We head to the Salton Sea tomorrow (Thursday) night thanks to our friends
Mash and Rob who are kind enough to give us a ride out there.  We expect to
start biking at around 8 or 9pm Thursday night.  If all goes well, we plan
to post updates to Kevin's blog www.ibclimbn.blogspot.com
<http://www.ibclimbn.blogspot.com/>  throughout Friday so you can review our
progress.  Check-in often to see if we are still making progress.  Be sure
to leave us some comments on the site.



Eric Ervin



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