Primal Quest would like to extend a huge thank you to the Ham Radio operators of Southwest Montana for all their help in maintaing communications throughout the course. Because of their efforts, and their outstanding repeater network, the PQ staff has been able to successfully render aid to 13 racers on the course who have been in distress. Thanks to the diligence and dedication of the local amateur radio community, lives have been saved.

The remote nature of the course has made communications difficult at times. Cell phone coverage is spotty at best, traditional radio communication has been challenging even with a temporary repeater network in place, but thanks to an established ham radio community, even remote checkpoints and transition areas have been accessible. 

The Primal Quest comms team is in need of a few amateur radio operators to assist them further over the next few days. As the race winds to a finish, and teams are spread out further across the course, communications have become all the more important. If you’re an amateur radio operator who would like to assist the PQ team, please call the Comms department at 406-995-5733 to find out how you can help. This weekends efforts could be an excellent practice run for the upcoming Field Day. 

Photo by Will Ramos

Primal Quest, the “World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition” is seeking volunteers to join the Quest. While we already have an amazing team on hand in Montana, this year’s course is both long and challenging, requiring more resources than expected. 

If you would like to witness the “Superbowl of Adventure Racing” up close and personal, and would like to volunteer your time, contact Susanna Greever at susanna.greever@ecoprimalquest.com or go to this page and fill out the volunteer form. 

The GoFar Podcast continues it’s focus on Primal Quest this week with an excellent interview with Susanna Greever, the Volunteer Director for PQ.  Susanna talks at length about the logistics that go into organizing the incredible group of volunteers who play such an integral role in making Primal Quest a successful adventure race. This year we have more than 150 volunteers from 20+ countries donating their time to insure that the teams have an amazing experience in Montana. 

You can listen to the interview by clicking here or subscribe directly to the GoFar Podcast directly in iTunes.

[thumb:1961:r]Primal Quest wants to know your adventure racing stories of glory and/or woe!

Tell us about your racing, training, and/or team support adventures. Simply fill out this form and your stories may be featured on the Primal Quest website – a great way to get your team out there for your sponsors-and potential sponsors!

Please forward this opportunity to everyone you know who is involved with adventure racing. Submit soon and submit often, the more stories we get by THIS FRIDAY, August 10, the better!

Jamie & Chris Webster (f/k/a Chris Rumohr)
Directors of Competitor Relations

Jamie.Webster@ecoprimalquest.com
Chris.Rumohr@ecoprimalquest.com

With volunteers from five continents and nineteen countries, Primal Quest 2008 will truly have an international flavour. In less than one month’s time more than 200 people have applied to help support the World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition. Meanwhile, applications continue to pour into race headquarters.

The nineteen countries represented so far include Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Israel, Lithuania, Mexico, The Netherlands, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden as well as from all across the United States.

What are you doing next June? Volunteering is a great way to get a first hand, up close look at real expedition racing. Sign up today!

Photo: Volunteer Coordinator Christina Moon shows off her swag at PQ Utah.

[thumb:1912:r]For the second year in a row, registration for Primal Quest came and went in the blink of an eye. One of the big stories to emerge is the number of people from around the world who are excited to race or volunteer in Primal Quest 2008.

Primal Quest Director Don Mann noted, “The enthusiasm for PQ from around the world is overwhelming. As of this morning over 130 teams from eleven different countries have sent in applications. I believe this is unprecedented in the history of expedition level adventure racing.”

In addition to the slew of teams from all across the United States, applications were also received from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela .

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