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A great overview of the sport of Adventure Racing, focused on Canada. Adventure Racing is a wilderness, multisport race, typically for teams, involving navigation through an unmarked racecourse in spectacular wilderness locations.

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Page 1: Introduction To Adventure Racing

Intro to Adventure Intro to Adventure Racing Racing ________________

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What is Adventure What is Adventure Racing ?Racing ?________________

……it’s Wilderness-basedit’s Wilderness-based

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What is Adventure What is Adventure Racing ?Racing ?________________

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……it’s Teamit’s Team

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What is Adventure What is Adventure Racing ?Racing ?________________

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……it’s Multi-Sportit’s Multi-Sport

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What is Adventure What is Adventure Racing ?Racing ?________________

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……it’s Strategyit’s Strategy

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What is Adventure What is Adventure Racing ?Racing ?________________

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……it’s Physical & Mental it’s Physical & Mental ChallengeChallenge

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What is Adventure What is Adventure Racing ?Racing ?________________

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……it’s Checkpoints & Transition Areasit’s Checkpoints & Transition Areas

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What is Adventure What is Adventure Racing ?Racing ?________________

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……and it’s and it’s veryvery REWARDING REWARDING!!!!!!

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HISTORYHISTORY

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

Creator: Gerard Fusil, FranceFormat: ExpeditionTeams: Coed 5’sLength: 10 - 14 daysLife: 1989 – 2006Location Highlights: Equador, Madagascar, Nepal, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan…

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Creator: Mark Burnett, USA/UKFormat: ExpeditionTeams: Coed 4’sLength: 8 - 12 daysLife: 1995 – 2001Location Highlights: Australia, British Columbia, Patagonia, Morocco, Fiji, Borneo…

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

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Creator: Dean Payne, CDNFormat: StagedTeams: Solo, Duo, 4’sLength: 1-3 daysLife: 1996 – presentLocation Highlights: Whistler, Panorama, Mont Ste. Marie…

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

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Creator: Dave Zietsma, CDNFormat: Multi-DayTeams: Coed 4’sLength: 24-36 HoursLife: 1998 – presentLocation Highlights: Digby NS, Elliot Lake ON, Revelstoke BC, Tremblant QC, Fort Coulonge QC

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

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Creator: Steve Menzie, CDNFormat: SprintTeams: Mixed 3’sLength: 5 - 8 HoursLife: 1999 – presentLocation Highlights: Haliburton ON, Muskoka ON, Collingwood ON

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

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Creator: Dave Zietsma, CDNFormat: ExpeditionTeams: Coed 4’sLength: 4 - 6 DaysLife: 1999 – presentLocation Highlights: Whitehorse YK, Revelstoke BC, Cornerbrook NF, Elliot Lake ON, Atikokan ON

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

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Creator: Geoff Hunt, NZFormat: ExpeditionTeams: Coed 4’sLength: 4 - 6 DaysLife: 2001 – presentLocation Highlights: Switzerland, Newfoundland, New Zealand…

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

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Creator: Simon DonatoPurpose: Promote & Grow AR in Canada, Insurance, Safety Standards, Environmental Charter…

19901990 19951995 20002000 20052005

HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

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HISTORY…HISTORY…________________________________

Adventure Racing in Canada, 2007Formats: Sprint to ExpeditionTeams: Singles to Coed 4’sLength: 3 hours to 7 daysLife: 1995 to presentLocation Highlights: Canada’s wilderness from coast to coast to coast

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SPRINT

Expedition

RACE FORMATSRACE FORMATS________________________________

Multi-Day Staged

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RACE FORMATSRACE FORMATS________________________________

Distance: ~ 30 – 50 km / 5 – 14 hrsDisciplines: Trek, Bike, PaddleCost: ~$130 / personTechnical Requirements: LowFocus: Participation, Fun, Experience

SPRINT

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RACE FORMATSRACE FORMATS________________________________

Distance: ~ 100 - 250 km / 24 hrs – 2.5 daysDisciplines: Trek, Bike, Paddle, Fixed RopesCost: ~$400 - $700 / personTechnical Requirements: MediumFocus: Strategy, Teamwork, Mental Test, Navigation, Lasting Wilderness Experience

Multi-Day

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RACE FORMATSRACE FORMATS________________________________

Distance: ~ 75 km / day, 2 – 3 daysDisciplines: Trek, Bike, Paddle, Fixed RopesCost: ~$300 - $500 / personTechnical Requirements: Low - MediumFocus: Fun, Thrilling, Speed, Sleep at Night!

Staged

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RACE FORMATSRACE FORMATS________________________________

Distance: 250 km +, 3 days +Disciplines: Trek, Bike, Paddle, Fixed Ropes & more…Cost: $500 - $2,000 / personTechnical Requirements: Medium - HighFocus: Teamwork, Strategy (Sleep, Nutrition…), Navigation, Mental Challenge, Commitment, Cultural Experience

Expedition

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What are the main What are the main challenges?challenges?________________

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Many think that fitness and Many think that fitness and endurance will determine endurance will determine your performance in an your performance in an adventure race…adventure race…WRONGWRONG!!!!!!

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What are the main What are the main challenges?challenges?________________

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TeamworTeamworkk

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What are the main What are the main challenges?challenges?________________

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The The ElementsElements

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What are the main What are the main challenges?challenges?________________

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NavigatiNavigation & on & Route Route SelectioSelectionn

Tremblant, QC2001

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What are the main What are the main challenges?challenges?________________

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PreparatiPreparationon

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What are the main What are the main challenges?challenges?________________

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Case Study: Why teams Case Study: Why teams fail?fail?

Event: Raid the North, Fort Coulonge, 1999

• START = 39 teams vs. FINISH = 10 teams• WHY?

• 15 – Time Constraints• 6 – Breaks too long• 6 – Navigation challenges• 3 – Slow pace

• 10 – Hypothermia / Exposure• 4 – Withdrawn due to injury

CONCLUSION: Increase overall pace through minimizing downtime,improve navigation and route finding skills, better preparation forand dealing with elements, and teamwork.

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What are the main What are the main challenges?challenges?________________

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Case Study: Why teams Case Study: Why teams succeed?succeed?

Event: Salomon Adventure Challenge, Marmora, 2006

• START = 50 teams vs. FINISH = 50 teams• WHY?

• 12 km hiking; 27 km mountain biking; 7 km paddle• Winning team finish time: 3:24 minutes• Last Place team finish time: 8:39 minutes• Average team time: 5:49 minutes

CONCLUSION: A sprint-length race can provide an authenticadventure challenge for everyone, with elite teams competing forpodium finishes and recreational teams meeting the challenge of the course.

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Dispelling some MythsDispelling some Myths________________________________

““Death” around every Death” around every cornercorner

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Dispelling some MythsDispelling some Myths________________________________

Only for elite Only for elite athletesathletes

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Dispelling some MythsDispelling some Myths________________________________

No time to enjoy the No time to enjoy the experienceexperience

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Dispelling some MythsDispelling some Myths________________________________

I CAN’T do this.I CAN’T do this.

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• WHERE do you find them?• Internet ‘Team Finders’• Volunteer first• Contact Race Director

• Choose teammates with similar goals

• Train together before you race together

• Willingness to share in preparation

• Knowledge of strengths and weaknesses

TeammaTeammatestes

Getting StartedGetting Started________________________________

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GearGear

Getting StartedGetting Started________________________________

NEED

• Compass

• Shoes

• Clothing• hat/buff• gloves• synthetic clothes

• Pack

• Mountain Bike

• PFD

• First Aid Kit

SUGGESTED

• Clear glasses

• Kayak paddle vs. Canoe paddle

• Lighting

• Lubrication

• Map case

• Surgical tubing

Beg…Borrow…Steal!

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TrainiTrainingng

• 33% Mental / 33% Navigation / 33% Physical

• Fun, Social, and at your own pace• Avg speed in expedition race = 4 - 6 km/h

• General fitness > technical prowess• Hopping a log on a mtn. bike won’t get you to the finish line

• Navigation & Route Finding practice• Orienteering events• On your own• Learn from mistakes in the field

Getting StartedGetting Started________________________________

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VolunteVolunteerer

• Experience adventure racing firsthand

• Atmosphere is electric & addictive!

• Meet potential teammates

• Give back to the sport – no volunteers = no sport!

Getting StartedGetting Started________________________________

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……what are you waiting what are you waiting for?for?

Your challenge awaitsYour challenge awaits________________________________

To get started, contact the Canadian Adventure Racing Association or

visit www.canadianara.com