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12-3-05 Desert Rage III Adventure Race
Update 11-19-05. Long course racers will begin at 4:30am with a pre-race meeting, 5am start. Recreational course racers have pre-race meeting at 7:30, 8am start. Long course racers must have headlamps or flashlights per person and bike headlights and taillights.
Camping is available in Tonto National Forest to the north of the Butcher Jones area. The closest hotel is the Days Inn in Fountain Hills.
Please don't rush out and buy maps as this will always have the potential to change, however, the outside northeast coordinate is presently 0465840/3728920 and the southwest coordinate is 0447680/3712400 for the long course. Those are NAD83 datum UTM coordinates. For the long course, we may also use a different resolution than 1:24,000 on your maps though it will be a surprise. .
Long Course (For the Phoenix Desert Rage series championship)
35-40 miles, 7-12 hours worth double points
Recreational course of approximately 20 miles
4-8 hour finish time
Cutoff time
Volunteers Needed!!
Who: 2,
3 or 4 person teams of mixed or same gender. 3 or 4 person coed teams are the
premier division and those who are eligible to accumulate naARcs points.
What: trekking, orienteering, mountain biking on trails and forest service roads, paddling & mystery events looping in & out of a single transition area. You will have to plot checkpoints on 1:24,000 maps (possible different scale for the long course) using provided UTM coordinates (NAD83 datum). The race organization will provide contour maps covering the entire course on 8.5 x 11 sheets of non-waterproof paper, however, you are encouraged to bring your own maps should you desire.
Where: The transition area will be located at Butcher Jones beach at Saguaro Lake. From Phoenix, take the Beeline Hwy east to the Bush Hwy. Then head south a few miles to the Butcher Jones entrance. There are restrooms located near the TA. Whether you're racing, volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn chairs, blankets, and whatever else you might need. Camping is abundant in Tonto National Forest surrounding Saguaro Lake. The closest hotels are in Fountain Hills, about 10 miles to the west.
When: For Long course racers, the transition area & Registration opens at 3:30am, pre-race meeting at 4:30 (mandatory for all participants), race start at 8am. Recreational course racers TA opens at 5 a.m., Pre-race meeting at 7:30 a.m. (mandatory for all participants). Race Start 8:00 a.m.
Registration fees
are:$105 per person. Recreational course $85 per person,
solo's $95.
Add $10 per person if registering after October 1st. Click
here to register by mail and save a few bucks on Active.com's user fees: Manual Registration Form
Or, click the Active.com logo to register now
Refunds will not
be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is
transferable to a future (2006) race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports.
Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for medical
staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
Awards & sponsor provided prizes will be awarded to the top finishing Co-ed, all male, all female, and over 40 years (average age of team members) masters division for 3/4 person teams.
This is a fully self supported race where you supply your own food, water, kayak/canoe, paddle/oar and type III Life Vest, along with all other gear.
Required Personal Gear (Every person must have & carry their own at all times)
| Whistle Knife Emergency space blanket Suitable clothes & shoes for all venues Hydration pack or bottles with total capacity of at least 100 ounces to be carried at all times Bike headlight & flashing red bike taillight - Long course only |
Survival mirror Race bib number to be worn at all times kayak/canoe, paddle or oar & PFD (Type III) for the paddling section only Mountain bike & helmet for the biking section only 1 spare inner tube for the biking section only 1 headlamp or flashlight - Long course only |
-A
team first aid kit suitable for all activities
-1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, no spoons) for dealing with
personal waste
-Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals
-5' of standard useable duct tape
-One waterproof map case (Ziploc's ok, maps aren't waterproof)
-One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Leg
-Mini repair/wrench tool - Bike Leg
-Tire repair kit - Bike Leg
-At least one pencil or pen that writes
-One blindfold
* Racers may carry a cell phone, though they may not use it. It is for Emergency purposes only and must be kept in the “Off” position for the duration of the race. Penalties will result if anyone is caught using a phone.
Rescheduling for March 2006 - Phoenix Urban Adventure Race, Tempe AZ
Distance: Approximately 25 miles on both pavement and trails. Volunteers Needed!!
Disciplines: Hike/Run both on and off pavement, Mountain biking (yes, you'll need a mountain bike), rollerblading/scootering or running (Razor or Diggler type, etc., no kickbikes) orienteering and multiple mystery events. This won't be your typical Adventure Race. Checkpoints will be found with addresses, coordinates, clues and anything else we can think of. Kayaking won't be a part of this race.
Registration fees
are:$75 - Solo, $150 -2 person, $225 - 3 person team.
Add $10 per person if registering after November 20th. Click
here to register by mail and save a few bucks on Active.com's user fees: Manual Registration Form
or register now by
clicking here:
Required gear - Mountain Bike, helmet, map carrying case (big Ziploc ok), pencil, method of carrying water (70 ounces minimum), appropriate clothing, and shoes, a basic first aid kit, a blindfold, a Frisbee, and any food you might need. We'll keep it as simple as possible. Check out the "Info & FAQ's" page for more info.
Recommended gear: Some sort of pack to carry your stuff in, change of clothes, spare inner tubes or tire patch kits, bike repair tool(s).
Teams of 1, 2 or 3. If you typically race as a 4 person team, please sign up as 2, 2 person teams or a 3 person and a solo, and travel together. Traveling together is always encouraged, and part of what makes this sport so fun! **Mystery events may be impossible to complete as a solo racer.**
More local events
Gilmore Adventure Race: http://www.prescotthome.com/gilmore/Gilmore.htm
Off-road Triathlons: http://www.DCBadventures.com
Orienteering clubs: http://www.phoenixorienteering.org/ & http://www.tucsonorienteering.org/ This is a great way to brush up on your navigating!
1st weekend in Feb - Desert Rage I
2nd weekend in March - Phoenix Urban Adventure Race
4th weekend in April - Desert Rage II
1st weekend in May - Cache Clash Phoenix
2nd or 3rd weekend in May - Women's Adventure Race San Francisco
June - Women's Adventure Race Denver
2nd weekend in Aug - Denver Women's AR
2nd weekend in Sep - Bay Area Women's AR
1st weekend in Oct - Los Angeles Women's AR
3rd weekend in October - Joshua Day 24hr Phoenix
2nd weekend in November - Phoenix Women's AR
3rd weekend in November - Ride-n-Tie (Mountain Bikes)
1st weekend in December - Phoenix Urban Adventure Race
Past Events
11-12-05 Phoenix Women's Adventure Race - Saguaro Lake.
Update 11-10-05. Every team needs to bring a small shovel that you can use for digging up dirt or sand, yet still carry it. If you are able to bring your own PFD's, please email me and let me know at SierraAdventureSports@hotmail.com as soon as possible; We've got quite a few, though could use another 30. We look to have about 75 women racing!!! We'll be serving up barbecue pork sandwiches & coke for a post race meal. Unfortunately, we won't be able to accommodate any special diets, so please bring something. Bring some chairs to hang out after the race, there is plenty of shade. We expect the first finishers to come in around 2-2.5 hours with the last team at around 5 hours. Volunteers, if you have a kayak and are able to serve as a safety boater, please call me and let me know. 602-448-0933. See everyone on Saturday!
Who: Solo, 2 & 3 person teams.
What: Disciplines include hiking/trail running both on and off pavement, Mountain biking, adventure tubing (check out the "Info" page for more on that, we'll supply the tubes), Team Challenge Events* using a map with pre-marked checkpoints over a 17-20 mile course with a 2-6 hour finish time. You'll still have to find your way using the map, but you won't have to plot coordinates or use a compass to figure out where you're going.
This race will be fun for all. Bring friends and family to cheer you on. Every racer will receive a t-shirt and a goodie bag filled with cool stuff.
Where: Saguaro Lake, Phoenix, AZ. Butcher Jones Beach.
When: 11-12-05 at 8:30 a.m. pre-race meeting (mandatory for all racers) 9am start - Rain or Shine
Why: Because Adventure Racing is a blast! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the womenssportsfoundation.org helping get girls/women involved with sports.
Registration fees
are:$95 - Solo, $170 -2 person, $255 - 3 person team.
Add $10 per person if registering after October 22nd. Click
here to register by mail and save a few bucks on Active.com's user fees: Manual Registration Form
or register now by
clicking here:
Refunds will not
be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is
transferable to a future (2005) race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports.
Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for medical
staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
Mandatory gear:
Each person must
carry:
Hydration bladder or bottles capable of carrying at least 50 ounces of water, Pen or pencil, All participants and volunteers must carry their own personal medical insurance. Record of this insurance as well as emergency Contact info must be carried by each person at ALL TIMES and is considered mandatory gear. Expect a gear check somewhere on the course. If you are caught without a piece of gear, the penalty is 10 minutes per person, per piece of equipment.
Team required gear: (May be carried by any member of your team or spread between all of you): Waterproof map case, Pen or pencil, A team first aid kit, A blindfold, 2 gallons of drinking water that may be left in the Transition Area to replenish your 50 required ounces. A small shovel for digging in sand or dirt.
Good idea gear: Sunscreen & a hat, An extra pen or pencil, Energy gel or bars, A cell phone, though it must be off at all times while racing, A Large plastic container to store your gear in, A 10x10 tarp to place your gear on and mark your territory, Some sort of pack to carry your gear in, a change of clothes, spare bike inner tubes or tire patch kits, bike repair tool(s). We won't require you to carry bike innertubes, though when your walking 4 miles with flat, you'll wish you had.
* Team Challenge Events
Some of the
"Team-Challenge" events are geared towards teams and may be impossible to
complete as a solo, though we will make these available to solo's whenever
possible. Even without the events, the course will be a
challenging race for solo's.
What is a "Team Challenge Event" you ask? While you don't find out until the day of the race, there are a number of events or obstacles that you must overcome as a team. While we may or may not use those listed below, here are some examples of what a mystery event can be: Teams helping each other over a 10 foot wall, completing a puzzle while blindfolded, building your own kayak paddle out of items supplied by the race organization, crawling through a mud pit under low slung ropes, Carrying a sandbag from point to point, etc. These listed are all doable by nearly any team, though often take some careful thought on how to complete them. You won't need any extra gear that you don't already have with you. In the off chance that you cannot complete an event, you can go around it and accept a pre-set time penalty.
Adventure Racing is all about overcoming obstacles in the most efficient manner you can. If you can't ride up a steep section of trail on your bike, you get off and walk. If you just can't run any longer, you walk as fast as you can, and when you can't walk fast, you slow down until you can, and your teammate tows you. And when your feeling strong, you tow your teammate. Adventure racing should above all else be fun and enjoyable. In a recent survey we took on our website, less than 20% of people race for prizes, though nearly 100% race for "Fun" and "New Experiences", and 70% race for fitness goals.
We at Sierra Adventure Sports hope you fall in love with Adventure Racing like we have. We feel strongly that sports aren't meant to be enjoyed from the couch; they are meant to be enjoyed while your out in it!
11-05-05 Desert Rage Las Vegas Adventure Race - Lake Mead.
Update 11-02-05 Maps will have waterproof ink, but not on waterproof paper. The ink won't run, but the map can get wet. Also, maps are printed on 8.5x11 sheets of paper and overlap one another, so you may want to bring a pair of scissors and some tape and cut them up into one big map. Get ready to paddle, we've never had such a big lake to use!! If you want to opt-out of the Hoover Dam bungee jump, just let us know and we'll have an alternate event for you. ...it sounds fun doesn't it!! ha ha. Bring a canopy & chairs if you've got em', there is absolutely NO shade or trees near the TA. The required shovel may be for "More" than just dealing with personal waste this time.
Update 10-31-05 Every team must bring and carry with them at all times a small shovel for digging up rocky, sandy desert soil. All teams must mark their paddles and PFD's with their name so that they can be easily identified and not be mistaken for someone else's. Make it so identifiable that others won't mistake it for their own!
Update 10-25-05: Here's the Pre-race email that went out to all the participants.
Hello
Racers. Thank you for registering
for the inaugural Desert Rage Las Vegas Adventure Race on Saturday, November
5th, 2005. Please read and retain
this email as it has important information. Please check the website www.SierraAdventureSports.com
on the “Events” page for any further updates on up until the Thursday
evening prior to the race. We are
in particularly high need of volunteers for this race.
If you have someone that you can bring along or shoot them an email and
encourage them, please do. Like all of our volunteers, they’ll also receive a race
credit* for helping out, along with a custom visor or Buff, food and a great
experience. *Please see the
“volunteers” page of our website for details.
The
Venue: The race will start & finish at the “Special Events” beach
between Lake Mead Marina & the Hemenway Marina on the southwest section of
Lake Mead. For those of you not
familiar with this area, it’s quite near Lake Mead Lodge and about 2 miles
north of the intersection of Highways 166 (Lakeshore Rd.) & 93 (the road
that crosses Hoover Dam) in Boulder City. Don’t
hesitate to ask the Rangers for “Special Events Beach” at the pay station
upon arrival. There is a fee of $6
per vehicle, and camping is available at Boulder Beach.
Here you will find restrooms, though unfortunately no shade. Whether
you’re racing, volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn
chairs, blankets, and whatever else you need. Canopies to block the sun are encouraged, though it
shouldn’t be too warm this time of year.
Hotel:
The Hacienda Hotel and Casino (800-245-6380)
is within view of the TA and just a couple miles away. The rates are pretty inexpensive; it was about $65 when I
last talked to them.
RACE
INFO: Like all Adventure Races,
this will take place rain or shine. The race will likely run into late afternoon, and possibly,
into the dark. Transition area opens at 6:30am, Pre-race meeting at 7:30am
(mandatory for all participants). Race Start 8:00 a.m. Race
check in will begin at 6:30am
with the opening of the TA. The TA will be a simple setup and you may want to bring a
Plastic Tub container for any of your gear and a plastic tarp to set it on.
You'll want to mark it with your team name and the team captain's name.
Maps
The
course will not be marked except where required, and you will be required to
navigate using the provided maps and list of UTM coordinates that correspond
with the checkpoints. We will
provide you with the maps you will need to race with, however, you are
responsible for making sure the map remains useable which is why a waterproof
map case is considered required gear. The maps are 1:24,000 USGS topo quads printed on 8.5x11 inch
glossy laser paper. The ink is
waterproof, the paper is not. You
are also welcome to bring your own maps if you prefer and UTM coordinates will
be based on NAD83 datum.
You are responsible for bringing and carrying all the
required gear listed on Desert Rage Las Vegas event description, on the
“Events” page at www.SierraAdventureSports.com.
We try not to change it very frequently, though should something come up,
we’ll have it updated by the evening of the Thursday prior to the race.
There
will be in place mandatory cutoff times, though we have planned it so that most,
if not all teams will be able to complete the race prior.
For Safety reasons, every team member will be allowed to carry a cellular
phone on the course that must be turned off at all times.
You are not allowed to use it at any time!
If you are found using it, your team will be disqualified. If during a gear check it is found that you have a phone on,
you will face penalties up to and including disqualification.
Racers
must have their team number visible at all times.
At least one team member must wear this number on the front, while the
others may wear it on their back.
All
participants will be required to fill out and sign a waiver at check-in prior to
receiving your race packet.
If any racer encounters any portion of the race that they
are uncomfortable with completing, immediately notify the race staff.
Do not proceed in completing any tasks or portion of the race that you
are not confident that you can safely complete.
While we take many precautions to maintain as safe an environment as
possible, people have died and been seriously injured while participating in
Adventure Races. No roads will be
closed. You are 100% responsible
for your safety while racing.
All
race rules must be adhered to. Any non-compliance with race rules may result in time
penalties, disqualification, or removal from rankings.
Any disputes will be heard and considered by a 3 member panel consisting
of race staff.
Leave
No Trace ethics will be used and adhered to.
Not following the Leave No Trace ethics will be grounds for
disqualification or penalty. Be familiar with "Leave No Trace" at
http://www.lnt.org.
We’ll
be serving up some kind of food after the race, though we don’t know what just
yet. If you have special needs or
desires, please bring something along for yourself.
Many thanks to our sponsors who make it
happen: REI, Racelab, Nevada Climbing Centers climbing gym, BuffUSA.com,
RoadID.com, Hammer Nutrition, SportRaxx.com, SWEAT Magazine, and Adventure
Sports Magazine.
This is going to be a fun day of racing!
Long course of 30-40 miles, Recreational course of approximately 20 miles. Volunteers Needed!! Please email SierraAdventureSports@hotmail.com if interested.
Who:
Solo, 2, 3 or 4 person teams of mixed or same gender. 4 person coed teams are the
premier division and those who are eligible to accumulate naARcs points.
What: Mountain biking, kayaking (Bring your own boat), trail running/hiking, navigating, rappelling (optional orienteering section if you aren't comfortable with rappelling), orienteering, mystery events. You will have to plot checkpoints on 1:24,000 maps using provided UTM coordinates (NAD83 datum). The race organization will provide black and white contour maps covering the entire course on 8.5 x 11 sheets of non-waterproof paper, however, you are encouraged to bring your own maps should you desire. Over 90% of the long course and 100% of the Recreational course will take place within the Boulder Beach USGS topo quad area. Both courses will include the rappel/orienteering option. The Orienteering option is designed to take at least as long as the rappel, though with any ropes section, the possibility for a backup is always present, and we've taken that into consideration.
Where: The transition will be located at the Special Events Beach at the lakes edge. There are restrooms located near the TA. Whether you're racing, volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn chairs, blankets, and whatever else you might need. Camping is abundant in Lake Mead Recreation area, and the Hacienda Hotel & Casino is just a mile away. We haven't arrived at any special rates as yet, but it's a very reasonably priced hotel.
When: The transition area & Registration opens at 6:30 a.m., Pre-race meeting at 7:30 a.m. (mandatory for all participants). Race Start 8:00 a.m.
Registration fees
are:$105 per person, solo's $115. Recreational course $85 per person,
solo's $95.
Add $10 per person if registering after October 15th. Click
here to register by mail and save a few bucks on Active.com's user fees: Manual Registration Form
Or, click the Active.com logo to register now
Refunds will not
be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is
transferable to a future (2005) race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports.
Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for medical
staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
Required Personal Gear (Every person must have & carry their own at all times) This is a fully self supported race where you supply your own food, water, Kayak, paddle/oar and type III Life Vest, along with all other gear.
| Whistle Knife Emergency space blanket Suitable clothes & shoes for all venues Hydration pack or bottles with total capacity of at least 100 ounces to be carried at all times 1 headlamp or flashlight (just in case) |
Survival mirror Race bib number to be worn at all times kayak/canoe, paddle or oar & PFD (Type III) Mountain bike & helmet 1 spare inner tube (Required if Rappeling) 1 Commercial Climbing Climbing Harness 2 Carabineers, of which 1 must be locking 1 commercially available rappel device: ATC or Figure 8 |
-A
team first aid kit suitable for all activities
-1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, no spoons) for dealing with
personal waste
-Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals
-5' of standard useable duct tape
-One waterproof map case (Ziploc's ok, maps aren't waterproof)
-One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Leg
-Mini repair/wrench tool - Bike Leg
-Tire repair kit - Bike Leg
-At least one pencil or pen that writes
-One blindfold
* Racers may carry a cell phone, though they may not use it. It is for Emergency purposes only and must be kept in the “Off” position for the duration of the race. Penalties will result if anyone is caught using a phone.
10-15-05 Desert Rage San Diego - Morena Lake - Event Cancelled due to low registrations, however, the course maps, description and guide are available for $12. Would make a great training session for AR!! See our Nav.Guides and Rentals page for more info. We've already heard that almost 20 teams are going to run the course as a training event.
We'll be putting on more events in southern California in 2006, so stay tuned!
Approximate
Distance: 25-30 miles, 5-10 hour finish time
Who: Solo, 2,
3 or 4 person teams of mixed or same gender.
4 person coed teams are the premier division and those who are eligible to
accumulate naARcs points.
What: trekking, orienteering, mountain biking on some pavement, trails and forest service roads, paddling & mystery events looping in & out of a single transition area. You will have to plot checkpoints on 1:24,000 maps using provided UTM coordinates (NAD83 datum). The race organization will provide waterproof color contour maps covering the entire course on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper, however, you are encouraged to bring your own maps should you desire. The race will take place within the Morena Reservoir USGS topo quad area.
Where: The transition will be located between the Morena Lake Recreation Area campground on the southeast side of the lake, and the lakes edge. From San Diego, take I-8 east to the Morena Lake exit then follow the signs. There are restrooms located near the TA in the campground and Ranger Station. Whether you're racing, volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn chairs, blankets, and whatever else you might need. Camping is abundant in the National Forest surrounding Morena Lake and at the lake itself.
When: 10-15-05. The transition area & Check-in opens at 6:30 a.m., Pre-race meeting at 7:30 a.m. (mandatory for all participants). Race Start 8:00 a.m.
Registration fees are:$105 - Solo, $190 -2 person, $285 -3 person, $380 - 4 person team. Add $10 per person if registering after September 24th.
Awards & sponsor provided prizes will be awarded to the top finishing Co-ed, all male, all female, and over 160 years masters division. The first place 4 person mixed gender team will also secure a free entry into the Phoenix Desert Rage III Adventure Race or the November Desert Rage Las Vegas race which is non-transferable. Awards will be presented when 75% of the teams have finished. All race participants can look forward to a race t-shirt, visor or custom Adventure Racing Buff, as well as picnic type food at the end of the race.
The Desert Rage
San Diego AR will challenge adventure racing newcomers and experienced racers
alike. Cutoff times and/or a shortened course will be in place to prevent teams from running into
the dark. This is a fully self supported race where you
supply your own food, water, Kayak, paddle/oar and type III Life Vest, along with all
other gear.
Required
Personal Gear (Every person must have & carry their own at all times)
| Whistle Knife Emergency space blanket Suitable clothes & shoes for all venues Hydration pack or bottles with total capacity of at least 100 ounces to be carried at all times |
Survival mirror Race bib number to be worn at all times kayak/canoe, paddle or oar & PFD (Type III) No need to carry except on paddle section(s) Mountain bike & helmet for riding section(s) 1 spare inner tube Headlamp or flashlight (just in case you run into the dark). Bring it, you may or may not have to carry it with you, we'll tell you on raceday. |
-A
team first aid kit suitable for all activities
-1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, no spoons) for dealing with
personal waste
-Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals
-5' of standard useable duct tape
-One waterproof map case (Ziploc's ok)
-One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Leg
-Mini repair/wrench tool - Bike Leg
-Tire repair kit - Bike Leg
-At least one pencil or pen that writes
-One blindfold
* Racers may carry a cell phone, though they may not use it. It is for Emergency purposes only and must be kept in the “Off” position for the duration of the race. Penalties will result if anyone is caught using a phone.
10-1-05 Women's Adventure Race - Los
Angeles
Changed from 10-2-05 to
Saturday 10-1-05
Update 9/29/05 - We're off to LA, here is a copy of the pre-race email that went out to all racers and volunteers.:
Hello
Racers. Thank You for registering
for the Women’s Adventure Race Los Angeles on Saturday, October 1st, 2005.
Please read and retain this email as it has important information. Please
check the website www.SierraAdventureSports.com
on the “Events” page for any further updates on up until the Thursday
evening prior to the race.
The
Venue: The race will start & finish at the beach at the south end of
Puddingstone Lake in Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas.
For those of you not familiar with this area, its to the immediate
northeast of where the I-10 and Hwy 57 meet.
Some of you may also be familiar with it as it is in the same park as
Raging Waters. While typically locked at this time of year, the beach area
will be unlocked for us at this time.
Here
you will find restrooms, picnic tables and shade. Whether your racing,
volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn chairs, blankets,
and whatever else you need.
RACE
INFO: Like all Adventure Races,
this will take place rain or shine. The race will likely have concluded by no later than 4pm.
The Transition area opens at 7am, Mandatory pre-race meeting
at 8:30am Race start 9am.
All racers must be present at the Pre-Race meeting in order to race. Race
check in will begin at 7:00a.m. with the opening of the TA.
The
TA will be a simple setup and you may want to bring a Plastic Tub container for
any of your gear. You'll want to
mark it with your team name and the team captain's name.
Maps:
The course will not be marked except where required, and you will be required to
navigate using the provided map with pre-plotted checkpoints.
We will provide you with the maps you will need to race with, however,
you are responsible to make sure the map doesn’t become so wet that it rips
and you are required to bring a waterproof map case or at the very least a large
Ziplock baggie to keep it dry. The
navigation will be simple, and no compass will be required.
Mandatory gear:
Each person must
carry:
Hydration
bladder or bottles capable of carrying at least 32 ounces of water, Pen or
pencil, All
participants and volunteers must carry their own personal medical insurance.
Record of this insurance as well as emergency Contact info must be
carried by each person at ALL TIMES and is considered mandatory gear.
Expect a gear check somewhere on the course. If you are caught without a piece of gear, the penalty is 10
minutes per person, per piece of equipment.
Mountain
Bike, helmet, personal flotation device for use on their respective disciplines
Team required gear: (May be carried by any member of your team or spread between all of you): Waterproof map case, Pen or pencil, A team first aid kit, A blindfold, 2 gallons of drinking water that may be left in the Transition Area to replenish your 32 required ounces.
Good idea gear: Sunscreen & a hat, An extra pen or pencil, Energy gel or bars, A cell phone, though it must be off at all times while racing, A Large plastic container to store your gear in, A 10x10 tarp to place your gear on and mark your territory, Some sort of pack to carry your gear in, a change of clothes, spare bike inner tubes or tire patch kits, bike repair tool(s). We won't require you to carry bike innertubes, though when your walking 4 miles with flat, you'll wish you had.
There
will be in place a mandatory cutoff time, though we have planned it so that
most, if not all teams will be able to complete the race prior.
For Safety reasons, every team member will be allowed to carry a cellular
phone on the course that must be turned off at all times.
You are not allowed to use it at any time!
If you are found using it, your team will be disqualified.
If during a gear check it is found that you have a phone on, you will
face penalties up to and including disqualification.
Racers
must have their team number visible at all times.
At least one team member must wear this number on the front, while the
other may wear it on their back.
All
participants will be required to fill out and sign a waiver at check-in prior to
receiving your race packet.
If any racer encounters any portion of the race that they
are uncomfortable with completing, immediately notify the race staff.
Do not proceed in completing any tasks or portion of the race that you
are not confident that you can safely complete.
While we take many precautions to maintain as safe an environment as
possible, people have died and been seriously injured while participating in
Adventure Races. No roads will be
closed. You are 100% responsible
for your safety while racing.
All
race rules must be adhered to. Any non-compliance with race rules may result in time
penalties, disqualification, or removal from rankings.
Any disputes will be heard and considered by a 3 member panel consisting
of race staff.
Leave
No Trace ethics will be used and adhered to.
Not following the Leave No Trace ethics will be grounds for
disqualification or penalty. Be familiar with "Leave No Trace" at
http://www.lnt.org.
We’ll
be serving up some kind of food after the race, though we don’t know what just
yet. If you have special needs or
desires, please bring something along for yourself.
Many thanks to our sponsors who make it happen: REI, Racelab,
AzontheRocks climbing gym, BuffUSA.com, RoadID.com, Hammer Nutrition,
SportRaxx.com, SWEAT Magazine, and Adventure Sports Magazine.
Thank
You for registering!
Volunteers, we at Sierra Adventure
Sports would like to first "Thank You" for the offer of your time and
efforts at the upcoming Adventure Race. Without
your help, putting on an adventure race would be impossible. For those of
you joining us in order to gain exposure to Adventure Racing
(AR), this should be an excellent race.
For making your efforts available for the race, we would like to “Thank
You” by offering you a $85 credit toward your own personal entry in an
upcoming race.
In an effort to better prepare
for the events of race day, we are asking all volunteers to join us on race
morning at 6:30am at the Bonelli Park beach on Puddingstone Lake.
We will be going over the race day events, course progression, maps and
assigning roles. We also require
that all information discussed during this meeting be kept confidential as it
has the potential to give racers a distinct advantage.
Volunteer duties will include:
transition area setup, Checkpoint Marshals, cooking, Mystery Event monitoring,
emergency response assistance, site tear-down, racer registration, transition
zone security, etc. If you have any
special skills such as: Medical, kayaking (have boat you can use), etc., please
let us know as we are in particular need of your skills.
racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.
If you have a GPS unit, please bring it with you. If you have a bike,
please bring it as well.
As with racers, volunteers will
need to fill out a waiver at the race site prior to volunteering.
**Volunteers for the entire race
receive a $85 credit toward a future registration.
This free offer is non-transferable and must be used within one year.
Thanks again for you offer of
assistance. We look forward to
meeting you on race-day! Volunteers
can look forward to seeing adventure racing from a unique perspective, getting
to know other potential racers, and watch current adventure racers in action.
It’s a lot of fun, and we thank you for your help.
Many thanks to our sponsors who
make it happen: REI, Racelab, AzontheRocks climbing gym, BuffUSA.com, RoadID.com,
Hammer Nutrition, SportRaxx.com, SWEAT Magazine, and Adventure Sports Magazine.
Rick Eastman
602-448-0933
Update 9/23/05 - cars entering the park must pay the $8 park entry fee...carpool if you can! Adventure Tubing? what is it? We will supply you with a K-16 (large car or SUV) innertube that you will have to propel through the water. You supply swim fins, a paddle, hand fins, etc. to make it move, or you can just sit backwards and backstroke your way across the lake. You may have to carry your equipment for some distance, though it's not terribly long. The Red Roof Inn in San Dimas was only $67 last I checked about 4 days ago and it's not a bad place.
Who: Solo, 2 & 3 person teams.
What: Disciplines include hiking/trail running both on and off pavement, Mountain biking, paddling, adventure tubing, Team Challenge Events* using a map with pre-marked checkpoints over a 17-20 mile course with a 2-6 hour finish time. You'll still have to find your way using the map, but you won't have to plot coordinates or use a compass to figure out where you're going.
This race will be fun for all. Bring friends and family to cheer you on. Every racer will receive a t-shirt and a goodie bag filled with stuff.
Where: Frank G. Bonelli Park Beach, San Dimas, CA.
When: 10-1-05 at 8:30 a.m. pre-race meeting (mandatory for all racers) 9am start - Rain or Shine
Why: Because Adventure Racing is a blast! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the womenssportsfoundation.org helping get girls/women involved with sports.
Registration fees
are:$95 - Solo, $170 -2 person, $255 - 3 person team.
Add $10 per person if registering after September 10th. Click
here to register by mail and save a few bucks on Active.com's user fees: Manual Registration Form
or register now by
clicking here:
Refunds will not
be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is
transferable to a future (2005) race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports.
Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for medical
staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
Personal Required gear - Mountain Bike, helmet, personal flotation device (the orange around the neck type are just $5 at Kmart and will work well in adventure tubing), method of carrying water (32 ounces minimum), appropriate clothing, and shoes, and any food you might need. We'll keep it as simple as possible. Check out the "Info & FAQ's" page for more info.
Team Required gear - Map carrying case (big Ziploc ok), pencil's, blindfold, a basic first aid kit. Bring a couple gallons of bottled water to your Transition Area to refill your bottles/hydration pack between events.
Recommended gear: Some sort of pack to carry your gear in, change of clothes, spare bike inner tubes or tire patch kits, bike repair tool(s). We won't require you to carry bike innertubes, though when your walking 4 miles with flat, you'll wish you had. A large plastic (Rubbermaid type) container to store your gear in in the transition area.
* Team Challenge Events
Some of the
"Team-Challenge" events are geared towards teams and may be impossible to
complete as a solo, though we will make these available to solo's whenever
possible. Even without the events, the course will be a
challenging race for solo's.
What is a "Team Challenge Event" you ask? While you don't find out until the day of the race, there are a number of events or obstacles that you must overcome as a team. While we may or may not use those listed below, here are some examples of what a mystery event can be: Teams helping each other over a 10 foot wall, completing a puzzle while blindfolded, building your own kayak paddle out of items supplied by the race organization, crawling through a mud pit under low slung ropes, Carrying a sandbag from point to point, etc. These listed are all doable by nearly any team, though often take some careful thought on how to complete them. You won't need any extra gear that you don't already have with you. In the off chance that you cannot complete an event, you can go around it and accept a pre-set time penalty.
Adventure Racing is all about overcoming obstacles in the most efficient manner you can. If you can't ride up a steep section of trail on your bike, you get off and walk. If you just can't run any longer, you walk as fast as you can, and when you can't walk fast, you slow down until you can, and your teammate tows you. And when your feeling strong, you tow your teammate. Adventure racing should above all else be fun and enjoyable. In a recent survey we took on our website, less than 20% of people race for prizes, though nearly 100% race for "Fun" and "New Experiences", and 70% race for fitness goals.
We at Sierra Adventure Sports hope you fall in love with Adventure Racing like we have. We feel strongly that sports aren't meant to be enjoyed from the couch; they are meant to be enjoyed while your out in it!
Quotes from last years WAR: "I've never had so much fun!", "This is the greatest thing I've ever done.", "I can't wait to do this again."
Rick
L. Eastman
1-22-05 Joshua Day 24 hour Adventure Race (Northeast of Phoenix)
It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of the Joshua Day Adventure Race scheduled for 1/22-23 in the Phoenix, AZ area. Recent flooding, and a forecast of more of the same has brought the level of the Verde River and it's reservoirs to 6 year highs, with no expectation of abatement. River flooding is also cause for 3 recent deaths and much damage in central AZ river basins. Today, 1/3/05, roads below Bartlett Lake and Horseshoe Dam road were closed as they have become unsafe to travel on. We feel it would be irresponsible to continue and no change in course could be accomplished without compromising the level of safety we feel is appropriate.
We do intend to hold a 24 hour race here in the
future, though this race will not be postponed, and all registration fees
(Including Active.com's fees) will be refunded within 2 weeks to their respective team captains. We at Sierra Adventure Sports hope to hold this race at a later date, possibly in the fall or
in spring of 2006.
75+ miles of Kayaking, Trekking, Mountain biking and Navigating. No
mystery events, bring your own boat. We'll be happy to loan you one of our
inflatables if you like, but you may prefer a hard-shell. Pure navigation,
and a fast pace. You won't need a support crew, but you will have a gear
drop before the race that will be monitored by volunteers.
3 & 4 person teams will be considered the same with regard to divisions. Divisions: 3/4 person Coed, Male, Female, Masters. 2 person Coed, Male, Female, Masters. The 3/4 person coed division is considered the "Premier" division with regard to any prizes. Cost is $175 per person until January 8th, $200 per person afterward.
The race will take place in the area of Bartlett Lake northeast of Phoenix. Camping is available and plentiful. The forest service charges $5 per car per 24 hours. Closest hotel will be the Tumbleweed in Cave Creek or many resorts in Scottsdale and Carefree.
Register at:
To register by mail, email RaceDirector@SierraAdventureSports.com for more info. You will save over $40 in fees if you do.
**We're looking for volunteers willing to spend a night out in the wild camping.**
Transition areas (Gear Drops) open at 6:00 a.m., Pre-race meeting at 9:00a.m. (mandatory for all participants). Race Start 10:00 a.m. You will be searching for checkpoints using provided UTM coordinates.
Sponsor provided prizes will be awarded to the winners as they finish. Course cutoff is 12 noon on 1/23. This is not a "Beginners race".
While it could hit high 70's during the day, the night will be cool/cold, and
there is the potential for getting wet. No soloists will be
allowed.
We will provide you with the "Cave Creek Ranger District OHV Map". It's big, water resistant, and easy to understand. It's the Most up to date topo map of the roads and lakes in the area. It is 1:62,500 (1inch=1mile) with UTM Grid ticks along the edge at every 1000 meters. It has one mile/inch grid lines on it and contour lines for every 100 feet of elevation. Map datum is 1927 North American (NAD27). We will be giving you UTM coordinates using this same 1927 North American (NAD27) datum.
You are also allowed to bring your own maps to supplement what we give you. For those interested in ordering additional maps, the entire race will take place within these coordinates (UTM Map 12S) North: 3780000, East: 0445000, South: 3740000, West: 0415000 (WSG84 Datum). If you are not familiar with the differences in datum, you are encouraged to check out http://www.jeeep.com/details/coord/ & http://www.maptools.com/UsingUTM/mapdatum.html for more info.
Required Gear:
MANDATORY
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Each
team member must supply the following and must carry these items at all times
during
MANDATORY
TEAM EQUIPMENT
Each
team must possess and carry permanently throughout the competition:
-A
team first aid kit (see first aid kit below for mandatory list of
supplies)
-1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, no spoons) for dealing with
personal waste
-Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals
-5' of standard useable duct tape
-One waterproof map case
-Sunscreen
MANDATORY
BIKING EQUIPMENT
-A
mountain bike
-An approved mountain biking helmet with chinstrap
-One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Leg
-Mini repair/wrench tool - Bike Leg
-Tire repair kit and 2 (minimum) spare tubes - Bike Leg
-Rear red bike light in working order
-Front bike headlight in working order
MANDATORY
KAYAKING EQUIPMENT
-Kayak(s)
rated for all team members. You may have multiple kayaks. Surf-ski's
& Canoe's are permissible. No sails, foot pedals or any method of
propulsion other than your kayak/Canoe paddle.
-Type III Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
-Personal kayak paddle or oars will be required by all team members for water
venues. Spare paddles and oars will not be provided by the race organization.
MANDATORY
TEAM FIRST AID KIT
8
- 1" bandages
1 roll - 2" adhesive tape
Gauze
4 - moleskin pads
4 - Antibacterial towelettes
4 - Antibiotic ointment packets
Electrolyte replacement tablets, capsules or powder
8 - Pain reliever/fever reducer tablets (such as Tylenol, Motrin, etc.)
Recommended: Bring a change of clothes, or two! You may wish you had them to race in, and you'll want them to change into for after the race as well. You may also bring along a cell phone, though it must be in the "off" position for the duration of the race or you will face disqualification or penalties.
Feel free to bring folding chairs and canopy for after the race.
3-19-05 Desert Rage II Adventure Race - Camp Verde
Last minute registrations will be accepted at the race site, though we will not be able to supply you with boats so you must bring your own.
Update 3-17-05. It could be muddy with a 70% chance of showers, but there's not better adventure race than the one you struggle with. One of those inexpensive emergency rain poncho's might be a good idea. The boat drop will be open at 6:30am. Don't forget to drop your boating gear along with your boats. We've only had one request for a paddle, and we only have one paddle to request, so don't forget yours! ...and your PFD's as well. No emails will be answered from now on, though you can call Rick at 602-448-0933 if necessary.
Update 3-16-05. Today the forecast has a 60% chance of rain for raceday, so be prepared with poncho's, extra clothing, waterproof map cases, etc. It could also be chilly so be prepared. While many of you have already checked out the water, you're encouraged to wear wet/drysuits if you like. It has been surprisingly warm considering it's largely snow melt, though it may be uncomfortable for some and if you spend much time submerged, you're body can get cold pretty quickly.
Update 3-13-05. Our trailer full of equipment was stolen on the morning of 3/13. We still have remaining kayaks, though no longer have paddles. Please let us know if you are in need and we'll try and find some paddles. The blindfold is still required gear, though the ping pong ball is no longer required. Expect a portage of up to a mile. There will be a run/hike within the bike section, so take that into consideration for shoe selection.
Approximate
Distance: 20-25 miles, 4-8 hour finish time
Format: Solo, 2,
3 or 4 person teams of mixed or same gender. 3 & 4 person teams are
considered the same division for the points series.
Disciplines: trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, paddling on moving water, & mystery events looping in & out of a single transition area. There will likely be a portage in this race of up to a mile.
Registration fees
are:$100 - Solo, $170 -2 person, $255 - 3 person team, $340 - 4 person team.
Add $10 per person if registering after March 4th. Register at:
Refunds will not
be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is
transferable to a future (2005) race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports.
Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for kayaks, medical
staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
Area Info &
Directions
There are a few
hotels in the area (Super 8, Days Inn), though camping is abundant in the National Forest
east of the Verde River. There is a no charge for camping in the area near
the transition. The transition will be located approximately 1 mile north
of Beasley flats along the south side of the Verde River. From Phoenix,
take I-17 north to the General Crook Trail Exit. Travel Southeast and turn right
onto Oasis Rd. It will bend around for about a mile until you take a right onto
Salt Mine Rd. Continue south until it's about to turn into a dirt road
(FRS 574) and turn left, staying on the pavement...at least for another few
hundred feet. You will then come to a T-junction where the pavement
ends. Turn left and follow this road until you arrive at the Transition
area in about 2 miles. The road ends at Beasley Flats River Access Point,
so if you make it this far, you know you've gone too far by about 1.25
miles. If you have trouble finding it, anyone in the area can tell you how
to get to Beasley Flats as it's a very popular put-in spot for
rafters.
While there are no restrooms at the TA, there are some just down the road at
Beasley Flats. Whether you're
racing, volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn chairs,
blankets, and whatever else you might need. The closest services are
approximately 10 miles north in Camp Verde.
Sponsor provided
prizes will be awarded to the top finishing Co-ed, all male, all female, and
over 120 (3 person) or 160 (4 person) masters division. The first place
3/4 person mixed gender team will also secure a free entry into the October Desert Rage
III Adventure Race which is non-transferable. Points will
be accrued toward season totals for additional prizes.
The Desert Rage
Sprint will challenge adventure racing newcomers and experienced racers
alike. The transition area opens at 6:30 a.m., Pre-race meeting at 7:45
a.m. (mandatory for all participants). Race Start 8:30 a.m. This is a fully self supported race where you
supply your own food, water, paddle/oar and type III Life Vest, along with all
other gear. You also will have the option of bringing your own kayak/canoe
to this race.
This will be the first adventure race (that we can think of) that will take
place on moving water in AZ. This section of river is considered class II
under normal conditions below 1500 cubic feet per second streamflow. It is
also a portion of the same section that is used in the Verde River Canoe
Challenge just two weeks later. Why are we telling you so much?
Because moving water presents safety concerns that are not present in
lakes. If you are not 100% comfortable with kayaking on class II water,
this race is not something you should attempt. That said, the water in
this section is similar to what you would find if you were to kayak from Stewart
Mountain Dam (Saguaro Lake) to Granite Reef Dam where Tubers spend their summer
afternoons going down the Salt River near Phoenix. There are more
strainers (trees and roots) in the Verde river however, which do present more
hazards than you find on the Salt River. If you are feeling as though you
could use a brush up on your moving water paddling or just want more
information, please contact Racelab.com in their Adventure Racing section, or
Nancy Kanu at CanyonsAndCoastlines.com.
Boats: Salt River Canoe
and Kayak is renting canoes and kayaks for anyone who doesn't already have one
or don't want to use one of our inflatables. Canoes are a very popular
choice on this portion of the river. If you are using one of our
inflatables, let us know with an email. If you are bringing your own,
you'll have to drop it at the boat drop before the start of the race as
well. If you would like to rent one from them, you must pre-arrange it
with them as we are not affiliated with them. Their number is 480-345-SALT.
If you would like to use our kayaks, we supply Sevylor K79 inflatables at no
extra charge; 1 for solo's
and two person teams, 2 for 3&4 person teams. We can also put you in
touch with people who rent canoe's and kayaks if you are interested, just email
us at RaceDirector@SierraAdventureSports.com.
Teams will be required
to navigate using the provided UTM coordinates through all checkpoints in order,
and must complete the race together. All racers must have completed the
course by 4:30 pm. We provide maps though you are welcome and encouraged to
bring your own if you like. About 85% of the race will take place in the
"Horner Mountain" USGS Topo Quad map. While we generally aim to
provide 1:24,000 maps based on WGS84 datum, the possibility exists that we may
use a different scale if the need should arise. Email updates will contain
any foreseen changes to this prior to race day.
Required Personal Gear (Every person must have & carry their own at all times)
| Whistle Knife Emergency space blanket Suitable clothes & shoes for all venues Hydration pack or bottles with total capacity of at least 100 ounces to be carried at all times |
Survival mirror Race bib number to be worn at all times kayak paddle or oar & PFD (Type III) (For Bike section only) Mountain bike & helmet 1 spare inner tube |
-A
team first aid kit suitable for all activities
-1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, no spoons) for dealing with
personal waste
-Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals
-5' of standard useable duct tape
-One waterproof map case (Ziploc's ok, maps aren't waterproof)
-One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Leg
-Mini repair/wrench tool - Bike Leg
-Tire repair kit - Bike Leg
-At least one pencil or pen that writes
-One blindfold
-One ping pong ball
* Racers may carry a cell phone, though they may not use it. It is for Emergency purposes only and must be kept in the “Off” position for the duration of the race. Penalties will result if anyone is caught using a phone.
Adventure Racing Retreat
Saturday April 9th, 2005. 7
a.m.
Lower Salt River Canyon (Phon D Sutton rec site)
Want to try Adventure Racing though feel you could use some practice as a confidence booster? Do you ever wish you could race alongside a professional Adventure Racer? Think you could improve by learning a few new race strategies from an experienced racer? Are you a newcomer who wants to get off on the right foot? Ready to improve and take your racing to the next level?
Sierra Adventure Sports and team Monster Energy have teamed up to bring you just exactly that. We'll begin the day at 7 o'clock with clinics on orienteering, and a gear check. Then you'll break up into teams, each with their own instructor, and start your way on a mock race that will have you mountain biking, kayaking, trekking and working your way through multiple mystery events. The atmosphere will be fun, exciting and very supportive.
Every person on the team will be given their own set of maps so that you can follow along with the instructor as you're Navigating/Orienteering.
You'll learn all about Adventure Racing at a pace your comfortable with, and with an instructor that will be able to answer all of your questions. You'll have a picnic lunch where you'll continue to learn from the best in the sport, and then continue your race experience til late afternoon. We'll wrap up with a Q&A session where you and the other teams can share what you've learned and your strategies.
Cost: $200 per person until 3/19, add $25 for late registration afterward. This includes energy foods at breakfast, a picnic lunch, use of kayaks, paddles & pfd's. You'll receive swag bag goodies, a custom Adventure Racing Buff and lots of fun! If interested, please contact RaceDirector@SierraAdventureSports.com
Register now at:
4-23-05 Full Moon over Phoenix Nighttime Adventure Race - Bartlett Lake
UPDATE 5-20-05. If you didn't already purchase "chemical lightsticks" which are mandatory gear, we'll have them available for $1 each at the race. Saw 3 Gila Monsters and 2 rattlers on the bike section Tuesday. Please research about how to treat these bites. This race is worth 150 naARcs points to 3 person coed teams.
Please plan accordingly that one person from each team will have to drive your vehicle from one place to the other during the race; That vehicle will also serve as your moving TA with all your gear (not including your boat), I'll explain at the race. Upon arrival at the race site, only unload your kayaking gear.
Approximate
Distance: 20-25 miles, 4-8 hour finish time
Format: 2, 3 or 4 person teams of mixed or same gender. This race is an officially sanctioned naARcs race. For more info on the North American Adventure Racing Championship Series check out na-arcs.com. It should be noted that naARcs rules indicate that an "official" naARcs recognized team is a 4 person coed team. However, in the case that less than 3, 4 person coed teams enter, 3 person teams are also recognized as the primary category as was the case at DRI.
Disciplines: trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, & paddling, looping in & out of a single transition area. Navigating is particularly challenging at night, so be prepared to use your compasses, in particular if the full moon isn't showing.
Registration fees
are: $170 -2 person, $255 - 3 person team, $340 - 4 person team.
Add $10 per person if registering after April 8th. Solo's, please let us
post your info to find team members or place a posting on aarb@yahoogroups.com. Register at:
Refunds will not
be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is
transferable to a future (2005) race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports.
Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for kayaks, medical
staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
Area Info &
Directions
There are a few
hotels in the area Bartlett Lake area, though camping is abundant in Tonto National Forest. There is a
$5 charge for camping in the area. The transition will be located at SB
Cove on Bartlett Lake. From Phoenix,
take Pima north to Cave Creek Rd. Travel East and turn right
onto Bartlett Dam Rd. Continue until reaching the lake and pay station.
Follow signs north to the SB Cove area.
There are restrooms in the area, and campfires have been allowed in the area all spring. Whether you're racing, volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn chairs, blankets, and whatever else you might need. The closest services are in the town of Carefree.
Sponsor provided prizes will be awarded to the top finishing Co-ed, all male, all female, and over 120 (3 person) or 160 (4 person) masters division.
The transition area & registration opens at 3:30 p.m., Pre-race meeting at 5:00 p.m. (mandatory for all participants). Race Start 5:30 p.m. This is a fully self supported race where you supply your own food, water, paddle/oar and type III Life Vest, along with all other gear. You also will have the option of bringing your own kayak/canoe to this race.
April 23rd historicals: Average High of 85, average low of 52 degrees. Sunset at 7:05p.m.
Boats: Salt River Canoe and Kayak is renting canoes and kayaks for anyone who doesn't already have one or don't want to use one of our inflatables. If you are using one of our inflatables, let us know with an email. If you would like to rent one from them, you must pre-arrange it with them as we are not affiliated with them. Their number is 480-345-SALT. If you would like to use our kayaks, we supply Sevylor K79 inflatables at no extra charge; 1 for two person teams, 2 for 3&4 person teams.
Teams will be required
to navigate using the provided UTM coordinates through all checkpoints in order,
and must complete the race together. All racers must have completed the
course by 1:30 am. We provide maps though you are welcome and encouraged to
bring your own if you like. The USGS Quads covering the race are:
Horseshoe Dam, Lion Mountain, Bartlett Dam & Maverick Mountain. While we generally aim to
provide 1:24,000 maps based on WGS84 datum, the possibility exists that we may
use a different scale if the need should arise. Email updates will contain
any foreseen changes to this prior to race day.
Required Personal Gear (Every person must have & carry their own at all times)
| Whistle Knife Emergency space blanket Suitable clothes & shoes for all venues Hydration pack or bottles with total capacity of at least 100 ounces to be carried at all times Headlamp or flashlight |
Survival mirror Race bib number to be worn at all times kayak paddle or oar & PFD (Type III) 2 chemical glow sticks (6 inches in length min) Mountain bike & helmet 1 spare inner tube Bike headlight with ample batteries for 6 hours Red Bike Taillight with ample batteries for 6 hours |
-A
team first aid kit suitable for all activities (don't be cheap or light, be
prepared; it's dark, you're alone, there are lots of bad things that could
happen from injuries to rattlesnake bites)
-1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, no spoons) for dealing with
personal waste
-Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals
-5' of standard useable duct tape
-One waterproof map case (Ziploc's ok, maps aren't waterproof, 10 minute penalty
for replacements)
-One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Leg
-Mini repair/wrench tool - Bike Leg
-Tire repair kit - Bike Leg
-At least one pencil or pen that writes (Bring more, it's a good idea)
-some type of watch or timepiece. One glow stick per person to be "on"
and worn by 8 p.m.
* Racers may carry a cell phone, though they may not use it. It is for Emergency purposes only and must be kept in the “Off” position for the duration of the race. Penalties will result if anyone is caught using a phone.
Recommended: Sawyer Suction Pump for rattlesnake venom extraction...There are alot out here. 4 were spotted at last years 4/17 race and this year is expected to be a bumper crop!!! Gaiters are a good idea to protect your calves if you don't want to race in cowboy boots.
Update 5/04/05 - The Cache Clash will take place in Dreamy Draw Park, north of Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak). To get there, travel east from Hwy 51 on Northern until the road ends. We will be stationed at the large ramada near the parking lot.
You will need to arrive by 7:00am for the pre-event meeting which should take about 15 minutes. The event will start at 7:30. Registrations will be accepted the day of the event, though we need everyone who has not registered online to let us know by Friday at noon if you will be coming so that we can print an appropriate number of maps. Please email RaceDirector@SierraAdventureSports.com to let us know. If we have not heard from you by this time, we will not have a map for you. You could still bring your own should you choose. We're using WSG84 Datum to place the Cache's.
It's looking like it will be an exceptionally nice day according to the weather guy, however, keep in mind that there are plenty of rattle snakes in the area, and you need to be responsible on handling a bite should you receive one. having a cell phone with you is a good idea, along with a bottle of water and some good trail shoes.
We hope to make this a fun and exciting event, and a learning experience for those of you who have never used a GPS unit. Geocaching is a great activity for athletes to families. If anyone is willing to volunteer helping us pick up the cache's after the event, your help is very much appreciated. See you Satuday!!
What is a Cache Clash you ask? Have you ever heard of Geocaching? Well,
we're going to hide 25-35 cache's around a very large area, and give you a list of
UTM coordinates to find them. You'll need a GPS unit to find them as they
will be hidden well. There is some strategy involved in deciding if you
want to just plug all the coordinates in to your system and let it point you to
them, or whether you would like to plot them on maps and only use your GPS unit
when you're real close. There is also strategy in your route
choice.
The first person or team done within in a maximum of 3 hours will win. If nobody has completed it in 3 hours, the person or team who has found the highest number of cache's will win. Solo's will be $35 and teams of 2 $55. Both solo's and teams may carry a maximum of 2 GPS units with them. Sponsor provided prizes will be awarded to first place in both categories, and everyone's finish will be listed here on our results page. The Phoenix Cache Clash will begin at 7:30 a.m. and close at 10:30 a.m. You'll need to show up earlier though to sign a waiver and get signed in. We'll have a pre-event meeting at 7:00.
Register
now by click on the Active.com button here:
The Cache Clash will be traveling to Phoenix, Denver, & LA. If well received, plan on East Coast and Midwest Cache Clash's in the summer and fall.
What is
a Cache? The cache's we place will be small containers, about the size of
a soup can, containing a slip of paper (or some other trinket) identifying that
you've been there.
What is a GPS unit? GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
You may have seen people here and there walking around carrying what looks like
a thick cell phone or calculator, and oddly searching for something amongst a
pile of rocks or bushes. They can be purchased at REI, electronics stores,
map stores, and they're becoming increasingly popular in vehicles. They
cost anywhere from $80-$500 depending on features, though all of them are able
to read satellite signals being beamed toward earth, and they tell you exactly
where you are.
What modes of travel are allowed? All travel must be done on foot,
so bring plenty of water and energy bars. We'll get started early so you
won't be out in the terrible heat.
Can teams work together? We ask that you do not as it would give
you an unfair advantage.
How can I learn more about Geocaching and using a GPS unit? You can
find a plethora of information about Geocaching at www.NaviCache.com
& Geocaching.com and if you
want to learn how to use your GPS unit, REI holds regular clinics on using
them. You may be surprised when you find that there are probably cache's
hidden right near your home now.
Why do I need a map? You could actually do it without the map, and
many GPS units have software built in that would show you where the cache's
are. Some people however prefer to see the "Big Picture" in
order to plan their route. Plotting 25 coordinates will take some time,
though may make a sizeable difference when it comes to which direction you want
to go to seek the cache's.
Where else will you hide cache's besides under rocks? We may also
hide them within reach on a short tree, in a saguaro boot, in a cave, bushes,
under bridges, etc.
How big of an area will be used? We anticipate using an area of
about 4 square miles, though we may adjust this for varying terrain.
Where will the Cache Clash take place? We anticipate using a rural
area, possibly near one of our lakes, or in a large park like the Phoenix
Mountain Preserve.
What about a t-shirt? T-shirts will be available for purchase for
$12 when you register. You must register at least 3 weeks prior to the
event in order to purchase a t-shirt, and they will be distributed at the
event.
You're an Adventure Racing company, why are you putting on this event?
A big part of Adventure Racing is using maps, compasses and coordinates.
Many of us also do it for fun, and orienteering practice so it makes a great
crossover sport. There is another fun activity called Orienteering that
bears some similarities as well, and the Phoenix Orienteering club, along with
the Tucson Orienteering club put on some great events year round.
What kind of people will be doing this? Geocacher's are a wide
range of people. All age groups and abilities are represented. If
you can hike around the desert, it's likely you can complete this event.
Some will be competitive going out real fast, though probably 80% will be out
for fun and adventure.
What do I need to bring with me? A GPS unit, and a method of
carrying enough water to keep you well hydrated. Trail type shoes are
best, and you may want some sort of energy bars and an electrolyte replacement
like Gatorade. You may also want a spare set of batteries for your
unit.
How will we receive our coordinates? We'll write them all down on a
large board and you'll need to transcribe them to your paper or input them
directly into your GPS unit. If the group is very large, we may use multiple
boards, or elect to hand them out on a sheet of paper.
More info will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Look for Cache Clashes in Denver and LA soon!
Extreme Heat Mini-AR Summer Series
What: 8/13. Adventure Racing should be above all else FUN, and this race is meant to be exactly that. Unlike other types of races, you'll enjoy it even if you come in last. Adventure/Fun/Sweat/Discovery/Accomplishment/Camaraderie. When we personally race, we make mistakes, take pictures, get lost, get found, laugh, cry, sweat, finish and have a BLAST!..and that's our philosophy on creating all of our races. Please join us!!
The Extreme Heat Adventure Racing summer series will be a series of 2 short (Approximately 15-20K) adventure races that will each have 2 core disciplines (paddling, mountain biking, hiking, adventure tubing), and the possibility of a mystery event or two. They will start early in the morning and are designed to be completely finished within 3 hours, though leaders may finish between 60 & 90 minutes.
Summer Series Race #3. 8-13-05. Piestewa Peak (Squaw Peak), Dreamy Draw Park - Volunteers Needed!!
UPDATE #1 8-11-05. Ride-n-Tie cancelled due to bike security concerns. No worries, your still going to be doing plenty of riding and running!
Who: Solo or two person teams
What: Mountain Biking & Trail Running/Hiking over a 15-20K course. Likely Ride-n-Tie section. That means, two runners, one bike, trading off as necessary, so figure out who's bike your going to take in advance.
We haven't had any responses regarding a map reading clinic before the race, so we're putting that aside. If you need help, just ask! This will be the perfect type of race for beginners who want to learn what Adventure Racing is all about, as well as dust out the cobwebs for the experienced racers. Prices are $55 for solo's, $99 for two person teams. Because of the low price, no t-shirts will be given out (you probably have a closet full all ready), nor finisher awards. We will recognize the top 3 in each category and everyone's results will be posted online. We will have some form of food (Chips, pop, water, bananas, etc) both before and after the race.
You will be given a map with the Checkpoints
pre-marked, but the route to each point is up to you.
Scouts & card carrying Racelab members receive a $20 discount per race for 2
person teams if you use the manual registration form. We are allowing minors 14 & over who are traveling with a responsible adult
on a 2 person team, however please email us and let us know in advance of your
age if you are under 18.
Where: Exit the 51 (Piestewa Parkway) at Northern and head east, or, toward the sunrise that morning. Take the road til it ends at a parking lot right below the ramada's. We'll be there. Remember, the Mandatory pre-race meeting is at 6:30am, so get there early to check in and get settled. Things will move pretty fast after the meeting.
Mandatory Gear: Every racer must have with
them:
A hydration bladder or bottles capable of carrying at least 50 ounces of water
A pen or pencil
Bike & bike helmet for bike races
Recommended gear:
Cell phone (in the "off" position during the race)
First aid kit for whatever you may encounter while mountain biking
Tire repair kit
gels, bars, E-caps
Registration fees
are:$55 - Solo, $99 -2 person. Add $10 per person if registering after
August 6th. Click here to register
by mail and save a few bucks on Active.com's user fees: Manual Registration Form
or register now by
clicking here:
Refunds will not
be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is
transferable to a future (2005) race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports.
Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for medical
staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
What is a "Mystery Event" you ask? They are team-challenge events in which you'll often have to work together to strategize on how to best complete the event. Examples of past "Mystery Event's" have included: blindfolded puzzles, plank walks, climbing walls, Crisco covered walls, balance beams, padlocked chests, etc. They're designed so that almost anyone can complete them. We realize you put a lot of trust in us when you enter into an event where you don't know exactly what you'll be doing, and we carefully consider that in regard to every event.
9-24-05 Great Phoenix Ride-n-Tie (on bikes)
Reach 11 recreation area
9-24 Cancelled due to low interest.
Who: 2 person teams of mixed or same gender. Volunteers with bikes Needed!!
What is it? One team member starts out running, the other starts on the bike and rides down the trail as far as he thinks his partner can run and still keep up a decent pace. At that strategic point the rider stops, dismounts, drops the bike, and continues down the trail on foot. The team member who started on foot gets to the bike, and rides to catch his partner up ahead. When he gets to his running team member he can either stop and exchange, or ride further up the trail and drop the bike and then continue running. When, where, and how a team exchanges is up to them, and this is where the strategy lies.
Bike Ride & Tie is an exciting twist on a sport traditionally done with horses. In addition to riding and running, you will also experience numerous "Mystery Event's" which both teammates will have to pass through. Examples of these events might include crawling through a spider web of ropes, balance beams, bobbing for apples, and more. You won't know exactly until you get there, but they are all events carefully selected so that nearly anyone can do them. This race is pure FUN!
Where: The Reach 11 Recreation area at the
intersection of 101 & Tatum. From 101 & Tatum, go south past Horse
Lovers Park, over the canal, and to a parking lot on your left. Course
Map:
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