Race Date:	Saturday July 25th, 2009
Racer Check-in	Frisco Nordic Center: 12hr & 18hr - Friday July 24th 6-9pm / 6hr - Saturday 8-10am
Venue	Summit County Colorado
Course:	6 Hour, 12 Hour and 18 Hour Options
Distance:	6 Hour = 25-35 miles / 12 Hour = 50-60 miles / 18 Hour =75-85 miles
Disciplines:	Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Orienteering, Navigation, (Skate, Scooter or Kick bike 18hr)
Format:	Unsupported (No support crew required) - Solo, 2 Person, 4 Person (12 Hour Relay Option)
Divisions:	Coed, Open (Single Gender)
Entry Fee:	Per Person: 6 hour = $125 / 12 hour = $175 / 12hr Relay = $85.00 / 18 hour = $195
Late Fee:	$10.00 late fee per person for entries/payments received 14 days or less from event date.
Registration:	Now Open
Qualifier For:
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 Summit County - 6hr, 12hr & 18hr

The Summit County race and in particular the Summit County area is the playground for so many athletes with its spectacular mountain biking and hiking trails, not to mention kayaking opportunities. Summit County includes Breckenridge, Frisco, Copper Mountain and Keystone... all world class resorts. The Summit County race will highlight some of the best trails the area has to offer. World class single track trails and breathtaking summits. Additionally the Summit County race will introduce adventure racers in each of the events....6hr, 12hr and 18hr courses to the skill of orienteering. For those of you new to the sport, there is no longer any reason not to try an adventure race! We welcome you to Summit County.

The Adventure Xstream 18 Hour races as well as The Moab Finale are all races included in the Checkpoint Tracker National Points Series. Teams can accumulate points in their best 4 races in the national points series. An additional $10,000.00 is up for grabs in this national series. Visit www.CheckpointTracker.com for additional information.

12 Hour Relay Option:

For the 12 hour race there is a 3 person relay option. One person will kayak, one person will bike and the other person will run/orienteer.

Disciplines Included for the Summit County 18hr Adventure Race:

* Lake Paddle (10-12 miles)
* Mountain Bike (40-50 miles)
* Trail Run/Trek (10-15 miles)
* Inline Skates, Scooters or Kick Bikes (8-12 miles) - This will have 6-7% downhill grade for a good stretch.
* Orienteering (Orange Course Difficulty - 1-2 hours)
* UTM Plotting & Map Navigation

Disciplines Included for the Summit County 12hr Adventure Race:

* Lake Paddle (~6-10 miles)
* Mountain Bike (~20-25 miles)
* Trail Run/Trek (~6-10 miles)
* Orienteering (Orange Course Difficulty - 2-3 hours)
* UTM Plotting & Map Navigation

Disciplines Included for the Summit County 6hr Adventure Race:
Note: RMOC members are eligible for a 10% discount for the Summit County 6hr race.

* Lake Paddle (~4-5 miles)
* Mountain Bike (~10-15 miles)
* Trail Run (~4-6 miles)
* Basic Navigation & Orienteering

*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.

Approximate drive times to Summit County Race from:
Denver - 2 hours
Albuquerque - 7 hours
Salt Lake City - 7.5 hours
Las Vegas - 11 hours
Phoenix - 13 hours

Unsupported: For the 6hr and 12hr race the Start/Finish and all of the TA's are in the same location. So, you can have someone assist you in a TA if yo wish. For the 18 hour race all TA's except for one are in the same location, and we will transport your gear to it. Additional information will be posted to the race updates pages.

Colorado Search & Rescue Card
All participants are required to have a Colorado Search & Rescue card to participate in any of the Colorado AdventureXstream events. This card costs $3.00 and is good for one year. This card will pay for any Search & Rescue cost in Colorado. These cards will be available for purchase at racer check-in if you do not have one already. For specific information on the COSAR card go to http://dola.colorado.gov/dlg/fa/sar/index.html.

Race Update #2 Solo Kayak Rental Race Update #1

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 for 8-12 hour shift receive a $100 race voucher that can be used by anyone. Have them fill out our volunteer application here.

 

 

 

Summit County Gear List - Preliminary and subject to change.

Choose Our Xstream Gear Store for great adventure racing items or go to backcountry.com

Mandatory Personal Equipment (each person)	Bike	Paddle	Trek	Skate
Completed Medical Information Form	X	X	X	X
Hydration System - Minimum100 oz (3L) water capacity - Buy Here	X	X	X	X
Emergency Space Blanket	X	X	X	X
Bike Helmet - Buy Here	X			X
Bike - Buy Here	X
Life Vest - Coast Guard Approved Type III - Buy Here		X
Kayak Paddles - Buy Here		X
Reflective Tape on Both sides of paddle blades (18hr Only)		X
Inline Skates, Skate Skis or Kick Bike (Your Choice) - steep section this year (18hr Only)				X
Headlamp (18hr Only) - required at night - Buy Here	X	X	X	X
Glow Sticks & Zip Ties - Two per person, Three for Solos (18hr Only)		X
Mandatory Team/Solo Equipment (per Team)
Kayak - Solo Racers Only (Team boats are provided and mandatory)		X
First Aid Kit - Buy Here	X	X	X	X
Compass - Buy Here	X	X	X	X
Survival Mirror - Buy Here	X	X	X	X
Whistle - Buy Here	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
Strobe Light (18hr Only)	X	X	X	X
Lighter (18hr Only)	X	X	X	X
Highly Recommended Equipment
Wet Suit and / or Paddle Jacket and Pants (Very highly recommended for 18hr)
Tire Pump
Knife/Multi-tool
Lighter
Spare Tubes / Patch Kit / Bike tools
Gloves for bike
Long Sleeve Polypro or Fleece
Head Lamp - just in case 12hr racers are still racing/lost in the dark
Dry bag for your maps and gear
Knee/Elbow Pads for 18 hr racers on the skate section (Very highly recommended for 18hr)
Rain gear and layering clothes (tops and pants)

 

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

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