Partner Spotlight: MyTopo
Posted on 06/29/08 10:51 AM| by Kraig
Throughout the race we want to take an opportunity to thank our partners, without whom there wouldn’t be a Primal Quest. Each of them plays a vital role in the success of the race and deserve credit for allowing us the opportunity to have this great adventure.
MyTopo played an integral role in getting Primal Quest to come to Montana, their home state. When Primal Quest was looking for a location to hold this year’s event, the MyTopo team quickly spoke up with an invitation to come to Montana and experience it’s natural wonders. But their involvement in Primal Quest didn’t end there.
The company, which is headquartered in Red Lodge, MT, specializes in providing custom maps for adventure racers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Their maps are based off of the USGS topographical surveys and can include up to 12 quads on one sheet. They are ruggedized and water proof to handle the elements and the toughest outdoor environments, and are both GPS and compass ready. Thanks to these impressive, and highly detailed maps, teams have the best navigational aids possible.
In past races, navigators would have had to carry two-dozen maps for the PQ 08 course, but thanks to MyTopo the number of maps were reduced to just seven. Those same maps were integrated into our online tracking system, provided by SPOT, allowing fans following the race from home to follow along, with same maps the racers carried.
MyTopo has been an incredible partner for Primal Quest at every step of the journey. They did so much more than provide maps to each of the teams. They advised on the location, offered amazing support, and served as ambassadors for their state. Without the tireless efforts of the MyTopo staff, the race wouldn’t have run so smoothly and so successfully.
The Primal Quest staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our friends at MyTopo. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you.
