As is always the case for adventure racing, very few specifics will be revealed about the course and disciplines involved until just before the event begins.
However, to help you plan for the day we can provide the following general information about what to expect (not necessarily in the order listed).
Mileage/Time ranges are shown since no one can predict exactly what your team will do.
Teams that execute the disciplines flawlessly will be near the lower end of the ranges listed and those that miss clues or choose "scenic detours" might be near the higher end.
Total event time is expected to be 4 - 8 hours (will depend on your team's goals/experience).
If conditions (including darkness) warrant, we reserve the right to alter/adjust the course on event day.
Event will be run from the Evergreen shelter/parking area (first right turn after ranger station).
The Course
25-30 miles on paved surfaces with route directed by clue sheet.
Mountain bikes encouraged since that is the norm for adventure racing.
Road and cyclo-cross bikes will be allowed; HOWEVER, to even the playing field, 15 minutes will be added to the finish time for any team using all road and/or cyclo-cross bikes.
If we told you anything about these, they wouldn't be mysteries anymore!
1-2 hours.
Trails can be used for a large part of this discipline, but some bushwhacking will be needed if your team's goal is to acquire all check points.
Points will already be plotted on the 1:10,000 scale map that you'll be using.
We have plans to hold a brief orienteering clinic just before the event (7:00am).
We hope to provide enough knowledge to enable a beginner to find at least a few markers.
Please do not let a "fear" of orienteering prevent you from trying this event. :)
1-2 hours in predominantly shallow waters (i.e. will be able to stand on bottom in most spots if prescribed course is followed).
Due to a number of questions, we have decided to disclose more information about the paddle.
The paddle will be a relay with all boat/participant transition occuring at the boat launch site.
For 4 person teams: 2 will paddle while 2 rest, then the other 2 will paddle while the first 2 rest.
For teams with fewer than 4 people: the team will still have to paddle the entire course that the 4 person teams paddle (how you do this is up to your team - eg. may want to switch out a paddler half way through if 3 person team).
.5-1 hour with route directed by clue sheet.
Miscellaneous
Event fee
$40 per participant.
We’re hoping this fee covers our expenses for this event (insurance, shelter/facilities, maps, clue sheets, food, etc.).
Assuming we cover our expenses, our plan is to forward any excess amount to an individual who has long been an adventure racing promoter/supporter/enthusiast.
The person we have in mind has recently been faced with unexpected financial challenges and we’re hoping we can help them out a bit.
Many of you already know who this person is, but for those who don’t and would like to know, please contact us or show-up on event day.
Other fees (for items participants must acquire before/on event day)
Each vehicle driven to the event requires a state park pass (either annual or one day).
Assuming at least 20 vehicles will be present, a one day pass should be $5.
Each participant requires a state trail pass (either annual or one day). One day pass should be around $4.
These two passes are not included in the event registration fee.
4 person coed is the norm and preferred for this event.
However, we don't want anyone to miss out just because they couldn't find the right mix.
Therefore, teams comprised of all males or all females will be allowed.
We also hope to provide for those who aren't able to find enough other people for a full team.
Our goal is to have enough experienced racers on hand that people can be randomly assigned to them to form teams.
Due to a number of requests, we have explored the possibility of 2-3 person teams.
With our primary goal being to get people out there to have some fun, we think we can make this work.
HOWEVER, please note teams with fewer than 4 members will have to work a little harder on the paddle (see paddle update).
This is an unsupported event.
Teams bringing their own canoes will be transporting them to the paddle launch during the event.
With the exception of the paddle transition, all transitions will be located at the Evergreen parking lot.
Event day: 11/10/2007
Check-in: 6:30am - 7:50am
Orienteering Clinic: 7:00am - 7:30am
Pre-event meeting (mandatory): 8:00am
Event begins: 9:00am
Must be back to Evergeen Shelter by: 5:00pm
Food during the event is whatever you bring along.
Water is available at the park.
Food is planned for after the event.
Likely menu will be homemade chili (both meat and veggie options), salad, bread, and dessert(s).
La Quinta Inn.
2801 Hillside Dr.
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-8500
Mention "Adventure Day" and receive a 10% discount on your room (subject to availability).