NMARC Sprint Race #3 Cochiti Lake Adventure Race
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Ok, so where is that CP ???
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8 hour sprint adventure race at Cochiti Lake Recreation Area, Santa Fe National Forest and the adjacent Cochiti Pueblo. Elements planned are mountain biking, hiking/trekking and flat water paddling with navigation ala Steve's specialty and a rappel
UPDATE.....UPDATE...as of 6/24/12
Ok everyone. I have about 85% of the permitting process done!! I just tested out the Water and bike element this weekend and you're gonna love it! Lots of paddling and nav. Guaranteed to keep you cool and challenged. Expect the unexpected. It's going to be hot but I've got the antidote - water and lots of it ! No, you won't have to dive under water for a CP. In fact you won't even get your hair wet...but, be ready. Did somebody mention bike bushwack? yup, got it. Did I mention bike nav with a compass? yup, got it. AND, I will know by the end of June whether there will be a 60 foot rappell (couldn't get the permit for the 160 foot rappell this year...next year..).
Be sure to reserve your boat rental now. The race will start at the Tetilla Peak side of Cochiti Lake, just uphill of the boat ramp in the gravel area. Pre-race meeting at 7am. Race starts at 7:30am sharp.
UPDATE....UPDATE... as of 7/1/12
Permits done! There will also be a 60' Rappel with a beautiful view of the lake. For those who don't have harnesses, ATC, Helmets, Stone Age will provide. If you want to bring your own - no problem - Stone Age will have to approve them though. Trail shoes required for this element, no open toed shoes allowed. For those who wish to pass on the rappel I've got an equal time course without the rappel.
We may have summer rains, but I would plan on a hot day. You should be familar with both Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke symptoms for your teammates. See links below
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/heat-exhaustion
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/heat-stroke-symptoms-and-treatment
UPDATE....UPDATE...as of 7/19/12
This will be your last update. Well, all is ready. Remember to be at the Tetilla Peak Boat ramp in time for a 7:00am race meeting. Look for our tent. I will explain the race and give you your maps and UTM plots, plus rules for the race. Race starts at 7:30am sharp. The Tetilla Peak area will be the transition for all parts of the race. If you plan on bringing your own boat bring it to the main transition area - you will see where all the boats are. I will have waivers for all team members to sign. You will need to sign one for NMARC, and two for Stone Age if you plan to do the rappel. If you plan to do the rappel, you must certify that you are knowledgable with harness, ATC or figure 8, and rappel techniques. I have another course instead of the rappel for those who do not want to do the rappel. It should be a fun and challenging course. If you want, bring your camera's to take pictures (probably want some kind of water proof container to hold it). Enjoy!
As is my tradition, I will have chilled watermelon at the finish for all...yum!!!
Register at New Mexico Sports Online:
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Our boat outfitters are
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Contact Mike Hayes 505.771.1234 or 877.45-FLOAT and you will get either 1 canoe/team or 2 kayaks/team, 2 paddles and 2 PFDs. We are working on delivery of Mike's boats to the race location.
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Contact Kelly Gossett 505-217-2187 and you will get 2 solo kayaks, 2 paddles and 2 PFDs.
Kelly requires a 48 hour notice and you have to pick up the gear from him and cartop to the race site.
This race will have an 8 hr cutoff.
UPDATE 6/24/12: Mandatory gear per person:
Mountain bike, helmet
PFD, Paddle (provide your own or included with boat rental)
100 oz bladder & electrolytes. You will need lots here
Trail shoes for rappel/hike. or shoes that can get wet and you can hike in them for the paddle
Racing clothes that can get wet and will dry easily
sun screen, sun glasses
Gloves for biking and rappelling
Stone Age will have harnesses/ATC device for you to use on the Rappel. You are welcome to bring your own if you have one.
Mandatory gear per team:
Fully charged cell phone(in dry bag or ziplock bag)
compass, UTM, pencil
Bike pump, spare tubes, bike tools
waterproof map case
First Aid kit
15 foot 1/4 inch nylon rope and empty one gallon plastic jug tied to it for your boat
Optional gear:
water shoes to hike short distances
hat
bike computer
bug spray
towel to leave in boat
bike gloves
This event is part of the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Race (http://checkpointtracker.com/events/cochiti-8hr-ar-nmarc-sprint-race-3) Series.
Competing in this event (http://checkpointtracker.com/events/cochiti-8hr-ar-nmarc-sprint-race-3) will earn you points that could earn you a bid in the Checkpoint Tracker National Championship race held at the end of year. Please note: YOUR team must be registered with CPTracker to collect the points.
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