NMARC Mock Event #4 - Series Finale
Details
UPDATE: So we could not get permits for this date and we can't use a campground we had intended to use so in order not to cancel this event, we will host a mock training event that you are welcome to try out. IT IS NOT A RACE! If anyone asks what you are doing out there, you only need to say that you are out having fun with some friends. You will be competing against the course alone with your friends. We are asking for a donation of $30/person to help cover the cost of putting on this event.
Registration is open for NMARC Mock Training Event #4
You can donate through the Paypal link below
PAYPAL (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HF9HNLYWBDVYG)
Duration - 6-8 hours
Start Time: 8:30am
This training event will take place in the Placitas, NM area on public land.
The team training course will highlight some great trails that the area has to offer. New singletrack trail and breathtaking views(you'll have earned the overlooks).
Suggested Divisions:
4 Person Teams
2 Person Teams
Soloists
Your team will receive one MyTopo custom map, instructions, passport and some swag.
Disciplines:
Mountain Biking Trail Running/Trekking Paddling/Kayaking Orienteering UTM Plotting & Map Navigation You will also be paddling with your bikes either in your canoes or you will tow your bike behind on a raft. Exact distances are not given so that the course will remain secret. Disciplines, distances and difficulty subject to change.
Approximate drive times to the start location for the Mock Event #4 from:
Albuquerque - At hand
Santa Fe - 50 minutes
Los Alamos- 1 hour 20 min
Las Cruces - 3 hours
Tucson - 6 hours
We(Kim, Steve and I) are hosting this event together and we've designed a very traditional course that will not start and finish in the same location i.e. a cloverleaf course. This will be a linear course with cutoffs meaning your team will be short-coursed if you fail to reach the time cutoff for certain sections. Watch the video to do well!
Your experience will vary! Strong suggestion for this race: rent a canoe!
We are very pleased to work with Quiet Waters Paddling as our boat provider.
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Mike Hayes at 505.771.1234 or 877.45-FLOAT
www.quietwaterspaddling.com (http://www.quietwaterspaddling.com/)
mhayes@quietwaterspaddling.com (http://us.mc1616.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mhayes@quietwaterspaddling.com)
Canoe Rental Fee: $35/person(plus tax) - you will get the canoe or 2 solo kayaks, 2 PFDs and 2 paddles. Please fill out the QWPA waiver (http://www.quietwaterspaddling.com/events/nmarc-sprint-race-1-rio-grande) and get it back to Mike prior to the date.
Mandatory Team Gear(1 item per team)
Some items on this list have links to our favorite AR gear source: REI (http://www.rei.com/)
The NMARC suggests that you pick up all your AR gear at REI (http://www.rei.com/)
Fully charged Cell Phone(in ziplock bag or dry bag) Emergency Medical Kit (http://www.rei.com/product/718294/adventure-medical-kits-ultralight-watertight-9-first-aid-kit) Boats (rent canoes from Mike or rent from base(Military only) or at REI (http://www.rei.com)) Raft(to hold your bikes) if you are not using a canoe Waterproof dry bag (http://www.rei.com/product/830045/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-nano-dry-sack) capable of holding all mandatory small items (no garbage bags) UTM grid (http://www.rei.com/product/641456/universal-transverse-mercator-utm-grid-reader) Mandatory Individual Gear
Whistle (http://www.rei.com/product/761180/rei-tri-power-safety-whistle) Compass (http://www.rei.com/product/408011/suunto-m-2d-locator-compass) Mountain bike (http://www.rei.com/product/827757/cannondale-trail-sl-2-bike-2012) Helmet (http://www.rei.com/product/731938/bell-influx-ii-bike-helmet) Spare (http://www.rei.com/product/682443/slime-26-inch-tire-liners-twin-pack) Tubes (http://www.rei.com/product/732123/slime-presta-tube-26-x-175-212) Food (http://www.rei.com/search?cat=4500061&page_size=109&hist=cat%2C4500061%3AEnergy+Food+and+Drinks&pageSizeRedirect) Water Hydration pack (http://www.rei.com/product/811595/camelbak-classic-hydration-pack-70-fl-oz) or backpack Paddle -provided by your boat supplier or bring your own Life Jacket - provided by your boat supplier or bring your own Firestarter(matches or lighter in ziploc bag OK) Emergency blanket Recommended Gear
Waterproof map case (http://www.rei.com/product/798007/sealline-medium-hp-map-case-16-x-145) Camera (http://www.rei.com/product/810611/gopro-hd-hero-naked-wide-angle-helmet-camera) Sunscreen (http://www.rei.com/product/815510/rei-sunblock-spf-50-1-fl-oz) Spare bike tubes (http://www.rei.com/product/732123/slime-presta-tube-26-x-175-212) Tire Pump (http://www.rei.com/product/784569/topeak-peak-master-blaster-dx-ii-mini-pump) or CO2 Cartridges (http://www.rei.com/product/760412/genuine-innovations-microflate-nano-mini-co2-inflator) Bike Repair Kit with chain tool (http://www.rei.com/product/718804/topeak-mini-9-multi-tool) Bike Computer (http://www.rei.com/product/799880/sigma-sport-bc509-bike-computer) Altimeter Email The Club for more info
Sponsors
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REI (http://www.rei.com/)
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