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Adventure Race in Africa to Kick-Off Feb. 5

Monday, 30 January 2006

The ultimate and challenging "Adventure Racing South Africa" will kick off on February 5 at Mount Rozier Estate, Sir Lowry’s Pass. The Adventure Race is a series of competitions that will be held throug hout the year. Disciplines include mountain biking, hiking, abseiling, kloofing, swimming, kayaking, navigating, rock climbing, horse riding and every imaginable sport that the organizers can think of throwing at the participants. However, this is not just about the best athletes, but the best teamwork.

Teams will race in groups of two. The first event is the 1st Quantum Adventure Sprint Race that will compose of 20 km of Mountain Biking, 6 km trail run with natural obstacles, water leg with tubes and a bag race. Registration will be on the day of the event itself but pre-registration is also available. Succeeding races will compose of different disciplines and might get difficult with each race. The event is sponsored by First Ascent, Salomon, Ram Mountaineering, Abseil Africa, Cycle Lab and Franschoek Vineyards.

Also, there will be an Adventure Race Training Weekend on Feb. 17 to 19 at Eikenhof Lapas, Eikenhof Dam, Grabouw. In this training weekend, participants will learn altimeter and compass navigation on foot and bike, foot care, water crossings, team dynamics and more. For more details on the training weekend and the Adventure Races, log on to www.quantumadventures.co.za/index.php.

Snowshoe & Mountain Bike Duathlon This Sunday

Friday, 27 January 2006

The first-ever Lake Effect Snowshoe Festival will be held this Sunday at Webster Park in New York. The festival is the first of its kind in the United States and is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. r>
The categories for the race are the following: 2 Mile Fun Shoe, the 4 Mile Snowshoe Race, the Bailor and the Snowshoe Duathlon. The duathlon will compose of a 2 mile snowshoe, 12 mile mountain biking and then a 2 mile snowshoe race. The Bailor will be for those who don’t want to do the whole duathlon and is composed of a 2 mile snowshoe, 6 mile mountain biking and a 2 mile snowshoe race.

All participants must be a USAT member. However, a one-day license is also available for $9. Snowshoe rentals must be indicated in the application form and will be on a first come, first served basis. For more details and registration, visit www.yellowjacketracing.com.

AMC Summit 2006 to be Held Jan. 28

Wednesday, 18 January 2006

Everyone is invited to the Appalachian Mountain Club's (AMC) Summit 2006 on January 28 at the Hotel Waltham/Boston. Aside from the business meeting, nine workshops will be offered that will prove to be us eful to every outdoor sports aficionado. The following workshops will be offered:

Lobbying for Conservation In this workshop, AMC Conservation Chair and Connecticut State Representative Jim O' Rourke will teach the significance of grassroots lobbying. Also, participants will learn how to contact officials, follow-up techniques and more.

Mountain Watch: AMC Volunteers for Clean Air Participants will learn how to watch out for the health of the mountains through data collection. The data will be used to determine climate and air quality. Also, the data will be instrumental in improving ecological laws and awareness.

Excerpts from Benedictus, A Film About, By and For New England Climbers Local filmmakers will present a documentary on the adventures of Tom Callaghan at the "Big Wall" section of Cannon.

Go Global with AMC! Explore AMC's Major Excursions Program This workshop will show you the adventures around the world AMC has prepared for this year.

Backcountry First Aid: An Introduction This practical and useful workshop will teach participants first aid in the backcountry. A hands-on practice and possible scenarios will be shown for better understanding.

All About AMC's Maine Woods Initiative Details of AMC's land conservation strategy in Maine will be announced. A Q&A portion will be conducted with AMC's forest ecologist and Maine Woods Initiative Project leader.

Discover the Beauty of Quebec in our National Parks to the North Awareness of outdoor sports opportunities in Quebec will be unveiled.

Cooperative Conservation in the Majestic Mahoosucs An educational session about conservation work and partnership formation for land protection. AMC looks after land, recreational access and community economics of Mahoosucs region.

"Stay Found" with the AMC With this workshop, the chances of getting lost when hiking or climbing is minimal. The workshop will include what to do if they get lost and how to educate children on safe hiking.

On and Off the Trail…All the Way to Mount Everest Be wowed with Fred Stott's recount of his adventures and how he got to the Everest Base Camp and the summit of Mount Pumori. The recount will come from Fred's Book "On and Off The Trail (Seventy Years with the Appalachian Mountain Club)."

For more details, log on to www.outdoors.org.

41st Annual Winter Hike on Jan. 21

Monday, 16 January 2006

If you enjoy an invigorating hike, join the 41st Annual Winter Hike on January 21 at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. The winter hike will compose of a 6-mile trek from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave. The event is free of charge. Also, there will be pre-hiking activities such as games and programs on Jan. 20 .

Hikers will leave from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Refreshments will be ava ilable in exchange for donations. There will also be winter hiking souvenirs and hiking staff souvenirs sold in the event. It is recommended for hikers to keep warm and to wear comfortable boots instead of new ones. A shuttle will be available to return hikers to Old Man’s Cave.

Also, watch out for Hocking Hills' Sweeathearts Hike on Feb. 11. For more details, visit www.hockinghillspark.com.

Ascent Mt. Kilimanjaro on Jan. 28 to Feb. 11

Monday, 16 January 2006

EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports) Climbing School teams up to give mountaineering aficionados the ultimate adventure line-up for 2006-2007 International Treks. Upcoming trek is the 10 Day Non-Technical Ascent o f Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340 ft.) and 3 days on safari in Masai Mara Game Park.

The trip will be held on January 28 to February 11. Climbers will be treated to some of Africa’s wonders as they make their way to Mount Kilimanjaro. The climb will be strenuous but designed in a way as to make the climber used to the altitude and terrain as he/she makes his/her way up. Cost of the trip is $5428 per person and will include:

International airport transfers
Welcome dinner in Nairobi
2 Nights B/B Hotel in Nairobi (Hotel Boulevard, near the National Museum)
Tents and group camping equipment during trek
3 meals daily during trek
Full board in Moshi, Keys Hotel before and after trek
Transportation to all locations visited, per itinerary
Camping fees on Mt. Killimanjaro
Head Guide with years of experience guiding Mt Killimanjaro
Reliable portage staff
Assistant guides and other staff as needed, like cooks and cook boys
Safe drinking water
Group medical kit
Mount Killimanjaro park fee.
Park rescue fees (this is required to enter the park by the Tanzania government)
Full board during safari, either in tented camp or lodge
Entrance fees to enter the Masai Mara National Game Park
Guided safari in mini van with open roof viewing

The next international trek will be at Everest Base Camp on March 21 to April 28. For more details, visit www.emsclimb.com.

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