AXS - Adventure Racing Moab, UT

Race Date:	Saturday April 4th, 2009 - Date tentative and subject to change
Racer Check-in	Friday, 6-9pm
Venue	Moab Utah
Distance:	50-60 miles
Course:	12 Hour Course (6-12 hours)
Disciplines:	Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Rappel, Navigation
Format:	Unsupported (No Support Crew Required) - Solo, 2 Person, 4 Person
Divisions:	Coed, Open (Single Gender)
Entry Fee:	$165 per racer
Late Fee:	$10.00 late fee per person for entries/payments received 14 days or less from event date.
Registration:	Opens January 5th, 9:00am MST

Racer To Do List:	Check Race Updates
	Check Gear List
	Complete Race Forms & Certifications and bring to racer check-in (Do Not Mail)

Adventure Xstream Moab - 12 Hour

The spectacular cliffs, arches and canyons surrounding the Moab area makes for arguably the most spectacular venue of all of the races in the series. This event seems to draw athletes like no other and is expected to sell out early. What better way to start off your new year of adventure than by competing in the first race in the AdventureXstream series. The course will not disappoint, taking you through the magnificent and magical canyon country near Moab Utah!

Disciplines Included for the Moab 12 hour Adventure Race:

River Paddle (~7-12 miles) - Flat-water River Section No Rapids
Mountain Bike (~35-40 miles)
Trail Run/Trek (~6-8 miles)
UTM Plotting & Map Navigation
Rappel (275') - Note, teams may bypass the rappel and continue in the "Adventure" class.

*Each disciplines distance is given as a range for training purposes. Exact distances are not given so that the course will remain secret. Disciplines, distances and difficulty subject to change at any time.

Approximate drive times to Moab from:
Grand Junction - 1.5 hours
Salt Lake City - 4.5 hours
Denver - 5.5 hours
Albuquerque - 6.5 hours
Las Vegas - 7 hours
Phoenix - 8.5 hours

Rappelling Skills Certificate: Required for the Moab race is completion of the "Rappelling Skills Certificate". This certificate must be handed in at racer Check-in. Click here for certificate.

Distances and Times: The exact course will be kept secret until the day before the event. Distance for the entire course is approximately 55-60 miles.

Unsupported: This race will be done without a support crew. Teams will do a gear drop prior to the start of the race. See race updates for more information.

Race Updates to be posted in January

Volunteer Opportunities - Have family or friends coming with nothing to do? Put them to work. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the race. Volunteers who help the full day receive a $100 race voucher that can be used by anyone. Have them fill out our volunteer application here.

Moab Gear List - Preliminary and Subject to change.

Mandatory Personal Equipment (each person)	Bike	Paddle	Trek	Ropes
Completed Medical Information Form	X	X	X	X
Hydration System - Minimum100 oz (3L) water capacity	X	X	X	X
Emergency Space Blanket	X	X	X	X
Bike Helmet	X			X
Bike	X
Climbing Harness				X
Rappel Device* - Figure Eight or ATC only (including locking carabiners as needed)				X
Life Vest - Coast Guard Approved Type III		X
Kayak Paddles		X

Mandatory Team/Solo Equipment (per Team)
Kayak - Solo Racers Only (Team boats are provided and mandatory)		X
First Aid Kit	X	X	X	X
Compass	X	X	X	X
Survival Mirror	X	X	X	X
Whistle	X	X	X	X
Cell Phone in Water Proof Container (for emergency use during the race)	X	X	X	X
AXS provided Maps & UTM Grid	X	X	X	X
AXS provided Guide Book / Passport	X	X	X	X

Highly Recommended Equipment
Wet Suit and / or Paddle Jacket and Pants
Tire Pump
Knife/Multi-tool
Lighter
Spare Tubes / Patch Kit / Bike tools
Gloves for bike and rappel
Long Sleeve Polypro or Fleece
Head Lamp - just in case you are still racing in the dark
Dry bag for your maps and gear
Rain gear and layering clothes (tops and pants)

The following forms and certifications are required for the Moab race. These forms must be brough with your team to racer Check-in the day before the race. Do not mail them to us.

Rappel Certification Form
Event Waiver
Medical Information Form (You will keep this with you while you race - Part of your mandatory gear)