Kicking off 2010 with a great issue, wrapping up last year with reports from the most important adventure races, including the USARA National Championships and the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge. Then switching directions and checking out how a team prepares for one of the most challenging events of the year: the 600 kilometer unassisted Wenger Patagonia Expedition Race. Get outside this winter with tips on snowshoeing and training during the cold months. Also a look at Team SOG and check out the collection of trail socks reviewed.
Untamed New England is the mid-August race in the circuit of Adventure Racing World Series events. One disclaimer before I continue: this race is near-and-dear to my heart as I’m closely involved with the organizing of Untamed New England. I am biased. The race is, however, next in line for my preview of the entire 2010 ARWS schedule of events and so I am skirting the line here between commentator and promoter. On the bright side, I do know A LOT about this event! Let me turn my focus, then, to August and what’s in store for the AR World series . . .
Untamed New England is Moose Country
The Untamed New England adventure race takes place in a special corner of the United States, far from cities, highways, and the rush of normal life. This race takes place along the border of the US and Canada, and thousands of acres of untouched wilderness form the backbone for this event. Wildlife is also abundant; the largest species in the deer family, the moose, are found in large quantities here and teams at Untamed New England come across these large mammals every year — bear encounters are not unheard of, most notably when UK team EnduranceLife reported bushwhacking up a ridge and seeing a large bear about 75 meters away along the same ridge, to quote them, “it was the real trowser filler” for their 2009 race!
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After six days of climbing volcanos, traversing rivers, fighting wind swept plateaus and scorching dry heat, Javier Montero (CRC) has secured his third consecutive overall win at The Coastal Challenge. Stage racing newcomer Margaret Phillips (Canada) took first place in the women’s division.
Cesar Ortega (CRC) finished second and first-time multi-day adventure racer Ty Stevens (USA) took third place overall. The six-day expedition race through Costa Rica’s must rugged and surreal mountainous range showed why you can’t expect what’s ahead on the trail.
Seven-month training schedule paying off for daycare teacher on day five of The Coastal Challenge
While race leaders continue to push forward in their quest for race champion on day five of The Coastal Challenge, Shannon MacLeod (Canada) has already won the race in her mind.
After seven months of training with running coach and professional endurance athlete Jen Segger, MacLeod reached her goal on day two.
American Ty Stevens takes risk, second place on fourth day of The Coastal Challenge
American Ty Stevens came into his first multi-day stage adventure race looking to finish with a decent time. After taking second on day four of The Coastal Challenge, he now finds himself in competition for second place.
Skateboarding is not something that we normally follow but someone sent me this video of 11-year-old twins, Nic and Tristan Puehse. It is great to see today’s youth out pushing the limits as opposed to sitting in front a TV or computer. Remember these 2 kids….you will see more of them in the future.
$20,000 Awarded to Climbing, Cycling, Skiing and Mountaineering Expeditions
The 19th annual Polartec® Challenge Grant recipients have been announced. A total of $20,000 will be awarded to four separate expeditions in 2010: a climbing attempt in Pakistan, a 10,000-kilometer bike ride along the Silk Route, a quest for endless skiing and the continuation of 13-year-old Jordan Romero’s quest for the Seven Summits.
Flatter terrain and cooler weather made for a faster course on the third stage of the Coastal Challenge Tuesday morning, allowing for Judith Abbot (Canada) to lengthen her lead in the women’s division.
With a strong finish on day one and taking first place on day two, Abbot is poised for her first adventure race win.
Our Adventure World tour of the AR World Series for this year has covered all the events set through May of 2010; I refer you to the first installment in the series if you want to catch up on the earlier four entries.
In and effort to raise $10,000, after months of planning, the 2nd Annual 2-Day Howler Mountain Bike Race presented by Bodhin Adventure Services is moving ahead for February 20 & 21st, 2010.
American Ty Stevens overtakes third place, increases lead on day two of The Coastal Challenge
Despite heavy overnight rains making for tough muddied trails and more than 12,000 feet of elevation change, Ty Stevens (USA) took a hefty lead over fourth place runner Victor Zuniga (CRC).
Two-time champion Javier Montero of Costa Rica is in position to take an unprecedented third win after stage one of The Coastal Challenge, a six-day adventure race in Costa Rica.
While un-matched in the previous two races, Montero will have his toughest challenge yet with newcomer and local Costa Rican Ceasar Ortega. Ortega trailed Montero by less than three minutes by the end of the stage with a finishing time of 02:41:45.
Some people talk about the weather when they have nothing else to talk about, whereas climbers and cyclists and runners and skiers, etc. talk about it all the time – as it plays a crucial role in their adventures. Weather patterns affect everything from the clothes they wear, the gear they bring, and when they head out. Recently, SLATE.COM posted an article about the Wind Chill Factor being somewhat deceptive and outdated. Apparently, for the past 60 years, the windchill factor has been grossly exaggerated, and a new “toned down” system has been created that is more accurately calibrated with the effects of the wind.
Americans have been inundated with images and stories coming out of Haiti amidst the devastation there. People are constantly wondering what they can do to help. One man has found his solution! On February 15, Abe Clark is attempting to run over 2800 miles solo and unsupported across the United States. If he is successful, he will join the ranks of only a small handful of individuals who have made this ocean to ocean run.
At 1300hrs on the 18! th January 2010, after 60 days and 1700km, professional explorer, adventurer and speaker Mark Kalch completed a solo trek across the Islamic Republic of Iran from its northern border on the Caspian Sea to its southerly border in the Persian Gulf. Beginning in the coastal city of Chalus, he crossed the Alborz Mountains heading south to the capital Tehran, before continuing south-west to Qom, Esfahan, through the Zagros Mountains, and onto the Persian Gulf at Bushehr.
Australia is a captivating country and one, for many, synonomous with adventure. Hot on the heels of the announcement that XPD Australia will host the 2011 AR World Championship, let me preview their 2010 race scheduled for May 19 – 28, 2010. This is the 4th installment here at Adventure World examining the full calendar of races in the 2010 Adventure Racing World Series (start with the first post in the series if you need to catch up).
Australia has won the hosting rights for the Adventure Racing World Championships in 2011 which will be held in the state of Tasmania.
Race Director Craig Bycroft said “Tasmania as a world renowned adventure destination and support from Events Tasmania were two of the key factors in us winning the Adventure Racing World Championships”. Geoff Hunt, ARWorld Series Director said “I’m sure the 2011 Adventure Racing World Championship will be a huge success and look forward to exploring the state of Tasmania.”
Check out this video to see some of the horror stories from the trail on Primal Quest Badlands Web Episode 10. For more videos, check out http://legendaryrandyericksenfilms.wikispaces.com/
Another crucial piece of technical gear to tote with you? You might be skeptical at first, but only long enough until you pop open your GoLite Chrome Dome and find shelter from the rain or shine.
Whether bike touring, trekking, adventure racing, or event just running errands around the city, you will wonder how you ever got along without a technical umbrella. The biggest surprise I found was
Early morning, teams piled into the traditional colorful Colombian Chivo (translates to Goat) Busses and climbed up the steep mountains surrounding the city of Medellin where they would kick the race off with boxcarts.
As the teams prepared for the screaming descent of over 8 kilometers of cliffed lined roads, a little extra dose of nervous energy was surging through the teams. In an effort to minimize some of the chaos, teams were lined with their carts based on their standing. Different approaches were considered; some planned to carry their cart through the crowds before getting on them, while others tried to push from the very beginning, but all the groups found themselves caught up in the initial pandemonium– crashing……….
Women’s EMU Stinger Hi & 2 Up Stinger
I LOVE these boots. They are so comfy and warm. They keep your feet toasty warm but not too hot. They are perfect for wearing outside when it is freezing! They do fit about a half size larger than marked. So I would recommend if you wear a 7.5 just buy the size 7. I also found that I still had enough room to wear nice wool socks with them too. This boot is like wearing house shoes all the time. I heard some one say they are so comfortable you would want to sleep in them. I agree!
Having just turned 16 in October, Abby Sunderland set out from Marina del Rey on Saturday to become the youngest sailor to circle the globe solo.
Abby’s brother Zac set the record for the youngest to complete the feat at 17-years-old just last year before being dethroned by British teen, Mike Perham who was 2 months younger than Zac when he finished the voyage. Zac took 13 months for his voyage.
Check out photos from the final stage of the 7 Cerros Urban Adventure Race in Medellin, Colombia.
The producers of the TV program for the 2009 AR World Championships in Portugal have published their program to YouTube . . . check it out over at www.untamedadventure.com/post/World-Championship-TV-Program-Now-Online.aspx
Untamed New England is the mid-August race in the circuit of Adventure Racing World Series events. One disclaimer before I continue: this race is near-and-dear to my heart as I’m closely involved with the organizing of Untamed New England. I am biased. The race is, however, next in line for my preview of the entire 2010 ARWS schedule of events and so I am skirting the line here between commentator and promoter. On the bright side, I do know A LOT about this event! Let me turn my focus, then, to August and what’s in store for the AR World series . . .
After six days of climbing volcanos, traversing rivers, fighting wind swept plateaus and scorching dry heat, Javier Montero (CRC) has secured his third consecutive overall win at The Coastal Challenge. Stage racing newcomer Margaret Phillips (Canada) took first place in the women’s division.
Cesar Ortega (CRC) finished second and first-time multi-day adventure racer Ty Stevens (USA) took third place overall. The six-day expedition race through Costa Rica’s must rugged and surreal mountainous range showed why you can’t expect what’s ahead on the trail.
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