[thumb:2004:r]2006 – The fifth and sixth days of racing meant little sleep for those at HQ. After a dramatic night on the final ropes section, Team Nike/PowerBlast won a tight race, crossing the finish line less than 22 minutes ahead of second place GoLite/Timberland.

Meanwhile, the race for many continued. Twelve hours after Nike finished, Backpacker Magazine editor, Jon Dorn and Team Bulleit, were hanging out in Moab waiting for the “dark zone” to clear. Listen to his podcast!

[thumb:2201:r]While the exact location of the race must remain a secret until the fall of 2007, several states are currently running neck and neck. If you do not have firm summer vacation plans, you may wish to visit places like (in no particular order of significance other than it is an alphabetical list) Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, or Nevada.

Participants can expect as epic a race as Utah and exposure to totally different environments. They will race for five to ten days over 400 – 600 miles of gnarly terrain. In addition to the classic elements of AR: mountain biking, trekking, and paddling, next year racers will face extraordinary sections of whitewater swimming and mountaineering.

Continue reading ‘Sneak Peek Race Details!’

[thumb:2070:r]2006: Day three of the race meant more desert heat, but also a chance for many teams to get on the water in either the white water swim leg or another paddle.

Were you racing last year?  Were you a volunteer?  Leave a comment and tell us about your race memories!

Relive the adventure over at Yahoo! News… Primal Quest: The heated race continues

[thumb:2025:r]2006: We were one full day into the race and the scorching hot Utah landscape (and water) were big concerns for racers and PQ staff.

Relive the adventure over at Yahoo! News… Primal Quest: Water connections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / 26.June.2007
Contact: Chris Caul
540.969.9357

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While the location of next year’s Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race is still a secret, we are happy to announce the 2008 race dates.

Between June 21 and July 2, 2008* seventy-five co-ed teams of racers will take part in the World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition.

Primal Quest is an environmentally friendly, ecologically aware wilderness Expedition Adventure Race®. Teams of experienced back country adventure athletes journey across expansive terrain using only a map, a compass and combined skills. Successfully finishing requires much more than stamina and mental fortitude. It requires selfless teamwork, spirit and absolute determination.

Continue reading ‘Primal Quest Begins June 21, 2008′