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2012 Tecnu Darn Tough USARA Adventure Race National Championship
Kerhonkson, New York October 11-13, 2012
Dear Racers,
Congratulations on qualifying for the 2012 Tecnu Darn Tough USARA Adventure Race National Championship. You have raced throughout the country at regional qualifiers to make it to the USARA Adventure Race National Championship. Now one team will rise above the rest and be crowned the 2012 USARA Adventure Race National Champions.
Prepare for a breathtaking course in the beautiful Catskill Mountains of New York. Teams will be challenged by the course and amazed by the beauty of this year’s USARA Adventure Race National Championship.
2012 will mark the initial year of an open division featuring all male & all female teams. One of these teams will earn the distinction of being the first USARA Open Adventure Race National Champion.
The USARA National Championship website will feature live race blogs and images enabling friends and family to follow the action from home as it unfolds. www.usaranationals.com
Not only do we have a very challenging and exciting race course designed for the competitors, we also have an exciting USARA National Championship weekend planned for family, friends, and spectators. Each spectator will receive their own swag bag with course information, maps, swag and discount coupons for local restaurants & attractions.
After the race, the awards ceremony and banquet will be a great place to swap race tales well into the night. This will be a time of celebration and camaraderie. We hope that your team, as well as any family and friends, will plan on attending.
The 2012 USARA Adventure Race National Championship will be based out of the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The event check in, race start & finish and the post-race banquet and awards ceremony will all take place at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa.
Congratulations and we will see you in October! USARA Staff 2
Thursday, October 11
5:30 pm Race Check-in
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York
7—8:00 pm Pre-race briefing
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York
Friday, October 12
5:30 am Maps & Course instructions given to teams
5:45 Load buses (depart at 6:00 am)
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York
7:45 Final pre-race briefing
8:00 am RACE START
Saturday, October 13
2:00 pm RACE FINISH
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York
7:00 pm Awards banquet
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York 3
EXTRA MEALS FOR BANQUET
Extra meal tickets to the awardsceremony / banquetfor family or friendsare $15.00.Extra mealtickets mustbe reservedby contactingRachaelatinfo@usara.combyAugust 31, 2012.
USARA NATIONAL RANKINGPOINTS
All coedteams(coed& coed masters)will begrouped together for USARA National RankingPoints regardless of the category they are registered in at the USARA Adventure RaceNationalChampionship. (Example: Team USA wins the Coed Masters division at the USARA AdventureRace National Championship but comes in as the 4th coed teamoverall at the race. Team USA will receive 4th place USARA National Ranking Points.
VOLUNTEERS / SPECTATORS / MEDIA
Friends, family, and AR enthusiasts are welcometo come and cheer or volunteer! Volunteers and spectators are not allowed to provide any assistance or information to racers. Media and Spectatorswill be givendirections and maps to scenicviewing locations on the race course.
Volunteers are needed toassist with check-in Thursdayafternoon, ascourse& blog personnelFriday andSaturday, and with clearing the courseSaturdayafternoon and Sunday. Volunteerswill receive race shirts, excellentswag bags, tickets to the awards banquet, an incredible experience,excitement, lots of laughs and smiles, and ourgratitude! For more information on howyou can volunteer, please contactRachaelatinfo@usara.com.
THE COURSE
The coursewill be unsupported and in "Expedition" format. Teams will receiveMyTopomaps, and may receive pre-plotted maps withadditional details forcertain legs of the race.
USARA Nationals will use a "Modified Rogaine"format. Teams will have30 hours to reach thefinish line with as manycheckpoints as possible. You will lose a checkpoint for every minuteafterthe 30 hour mark thatyou arrive. Teams will be ranked according to number of checkpointslocated,followed by their finishing time.
Disciplines:
Mountain Biking–Single & double track trails, off road travel&pavement.
Paddling–River paddling in canoes
Trail Running/Trekking –Single track& bushwhacking.
Navigation –Compass & map, orienteering
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GEAR LIST
There will not be a gear check during registration – gear checks will be on the course. Any questions concerning gear should be directed to: Rachael at info@usara.com.
FULL TIME MANDATORY TEAM GEAR (Each team must have the following)
•Pen (suggest Nite-Ize inka water and freeze proof pen)
•1 Lighter or water proof matches
•7 Twelve Hour Chemical lights minimum of 4" length (may substitute as long as burn time equals 7 x 12 hours)
•7 zip ties (8 inch minimum length)
•1 Strobe Light – must be visible for 2 mile radius
•Survival Mirror
•Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight .7 Or build first aid kit containing the following contents: (8) 2x2 or 3x3 sterile dressing, (2) 3x4 non adherent sterile dressing, (1) conforming gauze bandage, (4) 1x3 adhesive bandage, (3) knuckle adhesive bandage, (1) tape ½"x 10 yards, (1) swift wrap elastic bandage, (8) 200mg. Ibuprofen, (2) antihistamine (Diphenhydramine), (2) afterbite sting relief, (1) moleskin, (5) towelettes, (3) antibiotic ointment, (1) tincture of benzoin, (3) butterfly closure bandage, (2) pair nitrile gloves, (1) tweezer, (3) safety pins, (1) duct tape, (2) alosak.
*Epi pens are recommended for individuals with an Epi pen prescription
FULL TIME MANDATORY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
(Each team member must have the following)
•Race organization provided number to be worn and visible over other clothing
•Space Blanket
•Waterproof Jacket (Sealed or Taped Seams) Note: ultra-light, water resistant 3 oz. jackets will NOT satisfy this requirement
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL BIKING EQUIPMENT (Each team member must have the following on all biking sections)
•Front lighting system - must be mounted on handlebars. (Teams may wear headlamps but they must also have a light mounted to the handlebars)
•Flashing red tail light mounted on bike (not on pack)
•CPSC Certified Bike helmet
•1 Cable bike lock per team (long enough to lock three bikes together)
5 Race management will provide canoes, single blade paddles & PFD's. You may bring your own paddles (both single blade or double blade are acceptable) and your own PFD's- Type III or higher, non-inflatable. Race management will transport your paddling gear after the paddle to the finish line. (1) Gear bag large enough to fit all paddling equipment labeled with team name and number (This will be used by race management to transport your team paddle gear). You will need to take this bag with you on the canoe leg. A trash bag will NOT suffice for this requirement.
MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL PADDLING EQUIPMENT
Race management will provide canoes, single blade paddles& PFD's. You may bringyour own paddles (both single blade or double bladeare acceptable) and your own PFD's-TypeIII or higher, non-inflatable. Race management will transportyour paddlinggearafter the paddle to the finish line.
(1) Gear bag largeenough to fit all paddling equipment labeled with team name and number(Thiswill be used byrace management to transportyour team paddlegear). You will need to take this bagwith you on the canoeleg. A trash bag will NOTsuffice for this requirement.
Note: If you choose to have race management transport your team paddle gear, itwillbe at your own risk. While we will make everyeffort to keep yourequipment safe, we will NOT be responsible forany damage.Ifyou are worried aboutthis, then you should carry your team paddleequipment throughouttheentire race.
PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT
•GPS
•Firearms
•Maps other than those provided by therace organization
•Communication devices other than sealed cellular phone
•Motorized means of transport
•Night vision
HIGHLYRECOMMENDED OTHER GEAR
•Water purifier orwater purification tablets forentire team(teams should be prepared to acquire water fromwild sources such ascreeks)
•Waterproof map case(maps and instructions may become unusable or damaged from water if not protected)
•Means ofcarryingat least 50 oz of liquid
•Headlamp
•2 compasses
•1 UTM Ruler
•Food forentire race(18-30 hours)including electrolyte replacement•Chain tool / bike repair kit
•And,of course,duct tape
•Insulating layer top& bottom (poly pro, wool, fleece,etc)
•Money
•Knife with locking blade
•Long Pants
•Bike Gloves
•SyntheticHat
•Dry bag / Trash bag
•Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Sun Glasses
•Bike Odometer/Speedometer (more than one per team suggested)
•Bike pump or CO2
•Spare bike tubes /Bike Patch kit
eservations must be made by September 25, 2012
First night stay deposit required at reservation (refundable until 7 days prior to arrival) * Rates are based on a 3-night minimum stay. Deluxe $120.00 per night for up to 3 people Standard $99.00 per night for up to 3 people
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Congratulations again on qualifying for the 2012 Tecnu Darn Tough USARA Adventure Race National Championships. We look forward to seeing you at the finish line!
Sincerely,
The USARA Staff
USARAnationals.com
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