by site editor Rick McCharles
This week I’m volunteering at Dave Adlard’s NEW Adventure Race.
Over 6 days, co-ed teams of 4 will undertake a 500 – 700 km expedition over some of the most beautiful, epic and challenging terrain on Earth in a unique format!
Racers will use map, compass and their own wits and skills to navigate their way over an unmarked route by mountain biking, rafting, paddling, trekking, orienteering, trail running, using fixed ropes, and maybe a few other surprises through the wild panhandle of northern Idaho.
Our goal is to provide racers with an ultimate racing experience that harkens back to the original spirit of “the Raid,” where racers must problem solve, route find and persevere over a true, unmarked wilderness expedition course that will challenge them to their limits, while providing them with a life-altering experience they will never forget! …
Here’s a cute INTRO video edited by AR Dave Russell.
Race director Dave Adlard threw the racers a bone after the short prologue. In a surprise move, they were directed with their bikes onto the gondola at the base of a very large climb. After bagging 3 CP’s in the ski area, they rode back roads about 30 miles to the start of the trek that will take them thru the night into Montana and a 300′ rappel.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Official Race Reports:
• UPDATE – The Start!
• UPDATE 2
• UPDATE 3 – NIGHT #1
If you’re thinking those racers must be INSANE, … you’re correct.
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