May 28 2008
Added Gear: 2 additional permanent markers for a total of 3. Was a team item, is now an individual item.
May 27 2008
Camping is primitive, there are no tables. No fires are allowed. Stoves are permitted. Camping and Cabins MAY have access to the dining hall kitchen, but prepare for independent food preparation at your site.
We recommend all Support crews have a Delorme NH Gazetteer. Available at Eastern Mountain Sports and anywhere maps are sold.
Post Race party will be bumped up to as early as 6pm dependant on number of teams remaining on course. Party will start with social half hour followed by barbecue and awards.
May 21 2008
- Only 2 cabins left at Race Headquarters! Campsites (also at race headquarters) still available.
May 15, 2008
Race Headquarters to be at Camp Spaulding in Concord NH
Exit 15 W into Concord towards N. Main St. Turn Right onto N. Main Street. Continue straight on N. Main Street for 3.7 miles, Turn Left onto Bog Rd. Go 2 miles then turn Right into Camp Spaulding marked with a sign.
May 14, 2008
We will be using orienteering maps again for this race. Learn what all those colors and symbols mean.
Click here for a fun way to learn Orienteering Map features and another link to a page that explains orienteering maps and their legends.
May 13, 2008 Update
Race Headquarters: TBA
Race Headquarters: TBASchedule
USARA License
Lodging
Paddles and paddle gear
Plotting and UTM
Rogaine
Support crew
Map Cases
Schedule of Events:
Saturday May 31, 20086-8pm Team Check In (all team members must be present) Please don’t wait until the last minute (Race Headquarters)No Gear check (We will have at least one gear check on course)Sign up your family, support crew and friends for the Post Race Barbecue & Beer party. $15 per person (Racers are free)USARA membership: bring membership card number or pay $8 for a one day membership8-8:30pm Race briefing (all team members, and support crew) Maps to Start handed out. 8:30-9:30pm Navigation ClinicSunday June 1st 5:30 Assemble at Start (directions to start handed out at race briefing Saturday evening)6am Maps and Directions handed out. Begin plotting course.6pm All teams off course. 6:30 (estimated) Post Race Party with Barbeque & Beer included for racers. $15 per person for support/family/friends.USARA License:
All team members must be members of USARA. You may purchase a single day event for $8 from us at check-in. We highly recommend getting yearly memberships on-line at usara.com (your membership will go through faster)
Lodging options:
At Race Headquarters:
On site Cabin with 12 beds (6 bunks) with mattresses and electricity $75 (limited availability)
On site Camping (multiple tents) $30 per team.
Both cabins and camping have separate bath houses with showers and flush toilets.Other lodging options in the Concord area
Paddles and paddling gear:
You will NOT have to carry your paddling gear. OK, You will, but only for a short sprint.
Plotting and UTM:
You WILL have to plot most if not all your checkpoints and transition areas. Know how to use a UTM plotter and bring your plotting tools with you to the Start. You will be plotting (most likely 1:24000 scale) after you get your maps at 6am. (Any additional maps handed out during the course will be pre-plotted for you)
Rogaine:
At least part of this race will have a rogaine or score-o segment where your team decides how many checkpoints to get.
Support Crew:
Your support crew should be able to navigate; imagine arriving at a TA and having to wait for your support crew. One vehicle per team, no exceptions. Post Race B&B (Barbeque and Beer) is available to your support crew for $15 per person.
Map Cases
We've noticed many maps not making it through our races. A good map case is ALOKSAK. The best price with shipping I've found is from Zombie Runner. If you want just the bags and not the case, get the 12x12 size.
