Course Information:

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  Long and Short Course

   

   

  Trekking Participants will trek (run or hike) 6 to 12 miles depending on course. The course may consist of paved trails/streets and dirt roads and trails.

   

  Mountain Biking The mountain bike section will be approximately 15 to 40 miles depending on course and can consist of paved areas, gravel roads, and single track (thin dirt trails) sections.

   

  Paddling Paddling section will be approximately 4 to 12 miles, depending on course. Paddling will be done with a canoe and regular paddle or a sit-on-top kayak with kayak paddles (boat will depend on race organizers. All similar class racers will use the same type of boat and paddles). All racers will wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the water and during night races will have a working glow stick affixed to the PFD and on the boat. Boats, Paddles, and PFD's will be provided by race management.

  Teams may use their own paddles and PFDs, but must carry their paddles only through a pre-determined amount of the course.
  Also NEW for 2012. SOLOs will be allowed to bring their own kayak or canoe. Please contact race management about details.

   

  Team Special Tests Each participant may have to complete a special skill (these will be determined by the race staff prior to the event.) or be awarded a penalty. These skills will consist of physical and problem solving skills and are designed to challenge you as a team. Examples are rappelling, rock climbing or team building tests. 

   

  Orienteering/ Navigation -  Racers will navigate through the course using a map and compass, while collecting checkpoints along the course. Racers must know how to plot a course, using a UTM reader and coordinates, and navigate terrain on a 1:24K topographic map. No Electronic devices other than an altimeter may be used. (Clinics are offered).

   

  Course Navigation and all general navigation checkpoints will be visible for 20 meters (roughly 60 feet) circle.

   

  Orienteering/ROGAINE checkpoints (this section will be designated on race instructions) will be marked similarly, with the only exception that the checkpoints will guaranteed visible for only 10 meters (roughly 30 feet) away and may be navigated in whichever order the participant chooses.