Wednesday, Aug. 27th 2008 9:57 AM
Here’s another, more in depth, article from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, taking a look at Primal Quest Montana and racer Keith Ash of Team Towanda-Sepracor-RWG. The article does an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the race and it’s impact on those who participate. Here’s a bit of the story:
Keith Ash and his partners stood atop Bridger Mountain and soaked in the views of Montana from 10,000 feet.
“They call it Big Sky Country. Well, the sky was bluer than blue,” Ash said. “We had just climbed all night, it’s sunrise, and we’re on top of this peak. In the middle of the race, you just have to stop, break out some food and absorb where we are and what we’re doing.
To read the entire article click here. And when you’re done with that, head over to the official Team Towanda website to read their race reports from Montana.
Wednesday, Aug. 27th 2008 9:42 AM
In a recent edition of Adventure In 60 Seconds, a regular feature at the National Geographic Adventure Blog , they mention that two young British explorers, Rob Hooper and James Gauntlett, have recently sailed into Sydney, Australia, completing their 26,000 mile, 395 day journey from the Magnetic North Pole to the Magnetic South. ThePoles.com has also covered the expedition as well.
Along the course of their journey, Rob and James had to, at varying times, employ the use of sledges, bicycles, and sailboats. The used the sledges in the polar regions, traded them in for bikes when traveling through warmer climes, and then transitioned to the ship when out on the open water. Their journey brought them plenty of challenges, as Adventure notes, they faced “a fall through the ice, king-sized storms, and a capsized boat” along the way.
Check out the expedition’s official website, which is extremely well done and offers all kinds of information about the trip. The slick interface alone is worth the trip over, but you’ll also find a well done, interactive map, a blog of the journey, information on the team, and a whole lot more. Seriously, this site should be the model for all expedition websites. Really great stuff.
Congrats to Rob and James for completing their journey. Well done guys. Now enjoy a much deserved rest. (Photo courtesy of ExWeb)
Sunday, Aug. 24th 2008 5:42 PM
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, from Rochester, New York, published a nice introduction to the sport of adventure racing, and to Primal Quest, today. Here’s a bit of what they wrote:
Adventure races are nonstop, non-motorized, multi-sport team events that take place in the wilderness.
Contestants navigate to checkpoints using only maps and compasses. Mountaineering, hiking, kayaking, rafting, river boarding, orienteering and mountain biking are required skills. But endurance, strength, commitment, selflessness and sheer will are also tested.
To read the article in it’s entirety, click here.
Photo by Andres Vargas
Tuesday, Aug. 19th 2008 7:50 AM
Marlene Wiig of Team CWC Stadium Dogs was profiled yesterday by the Victoria Times Colonist in Canada. Marlene discusses her Primal Quest experience in Montana, her urge to compete, and much more. An excerpt of the article follows:
Marlene Wiig spent a year training for Primal Quest, a gruelling 10-day race through the mountainous terrain of Big Sky, Mont. And she came home disappointed.
Just one day into the late June competition, she and her three male teammates had to abandon their quest. One member couldn’t continue because of a prior injury. Another’s pregnant wife was due any day. And race rules stipulate all four members of a team must complete a race or the team is disqualified.
To read the rest of the article click here.
(Photo by Candace Elliott, Canwest News Service)
Thursday, Aug. 14th 2008 7:51 AM
Friday, Aug. 8th 2008 6:19 PM
Primal Quest Montana presenting sponsor SPOT released the following press release today as the Summer Outdoor Retailer show kicks off in Salt Lake City.
SPOT SATELLITE MESSENGER DELIVERS OVER 2.5 MILLION MESSAGE TRANSMISSIONS IN FIRST NINE MONTHS
SPOT LLC Marks First Anniversary with Milestones Fueled By Global Outdoor Market Demand for SPOT Satellite Messenger
OUTDOOR RETAILER SUMMER MARKET – SALT LAKE CITY, UT (BOOTH 188&190) - (August 8, 2008) – SPOT LLC, the pioneer behind the award-winning SPOT Satellite MessengerTM today announced it has delivered more than 2.5 million SPOT message transmissions since it was first made available to customers in November 2007. The SPOT Satellite Messenger was first unveiled to the outdoor industry at last year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market conference. Since its debut, this breakthrough safety device has won numerous industry awards, been featured by various media and most importantly – its unique satellite messaging and tracking capability has helped save dozens of lives worldwide.
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