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| Stream Of Conciousness #272
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 11:12 AM |
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3rd place for Sweco -- 2nd for R'Adys -- 1st for Silva Gerber! http://twitpic.com/549jz4
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| Stream Of Conciousness #271
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 11:05 AM |
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4th place for the French team PowerBar http://twitpic.com/549gwp
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| Stream Of Conciousness #270
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 11:04 AM |
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5th place for the Czechs! http://twitpic.com/549g9h
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| Stream Of Conciousness #269
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 8:36 AM |
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Setting up the finish and awards party -- race staff testing the podium http://twitpic.com/547h68
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| Stream Of Conciousness #268
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 3:43 AM |
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Calleva (#4) and brendacohenjewelry.com (#3) arrive together, the Danes are full course finishers too! http://twitpic.com/543px8
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| Stream Of Conciousness #267
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 2:54 AM |
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GoofyAss (#8) finished a couple hours ago, Full Course. Congrats to the Canadians!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #266
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 2:53 AM |
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Teamhalfwaythere.com III (#12) have finished, full course too http://twitpic.com/5436o3
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| Stream Of Conciousness #265
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/29/2011 2:07 AM |
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Just waiting for #3, #4, Teamhalfwaythere.com III (#12) -- otherwise all other teams are off the course and safe
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| Stream Of Conciousness #264
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 10:11 PM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) , first American team, finishes at 7 am local time!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #263
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 9:51 PM |
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Spider Pigs (#9) crossing the finish line; I believe they are 7th overall! http://twitpic.com/53zwfy
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| Stream Of Conciousness #262
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 9:02 PM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) is approaching the finish line
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| Stream Of Conciousness #261
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 9:00 PM |
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Interview with some very tired Czech racers on Nova Nuts (#21) http://moby.to/3mk6ix
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| Stream Of Conciousness #260
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 8:12 PM |
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Nova Nuts (#21) arrives (cut off the final trek) http://twitpic.com/53yjkb
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| Stream Of Conciousness #259
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 7:49 PM |
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Accidental Discharge (#17) has requested transport off the course; racers are ok, no cause for alarm
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| Stream Of Conciousness #258
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 6:03 PM |
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Here is a photo if 243 (#27) at the finish http://twitpic.com/53wu6x
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| Stream Of Conciousness #257
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 5:37 PM |
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Lots going on tonight ... Here's a pic of YEREN ASR-Al Ataque (#16) wandering through town. They looked a bit lost, but happy http://twitpic.com/53wihh
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| Stream Of Conciousness #256
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 5:24 PM |
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243 (#27) are trekking to the finish line as I type this!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #255
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 4:17 PM |
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GOALS ARA II (#30) have reached the finish! They tell us they had 80 mins of sleep total for the entire race! Amazing effort! http://twitpic.com/53visx
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| Stream Of Conciousness #254
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 3:31 PM |
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Interview with Todd Fallesen -- one of our many exceptional race staff here http://moby.to/eyc5ct
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| Stream Of Conciousness #253
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 3:01 PM |
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Some video with GoofyAss (#8) - http://youtu.be/05z8XhjkUuU
CP 51 to 52 with Running Free
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| Stream Of Conciousness #273
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 3:01 PM |
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Some video with GoofyAss (#8) - http://youtu.be/05z8XhjkUuU
CP 51 to 52 with Running Free
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| Stream Of Conciousness #252
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 2:56 PM |
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A clear night for teams spending their final night on the course
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| Stream Of Conciousness #249
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 11:48 AM |
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Staffan, Race Director, 100% focused on the race http://twitpic.com/53s5qa
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| Stream Of Conciousness #248
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 11:25 AM |
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The Unofficial BreatheMag.ca Multisport Magazine (#2) are done, trekked straight to the finish after the paddle. They said this is gorgeous terrain! http://twitpic.com/53rszx
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| Stream Of Conciousness #247
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 11:10 AM |
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Untamed Adventure (#14) have arrived! 3rd place to these Swedes! http://twitpic.com/53rll6
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| Stream Of Conciousness #246
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 10:49 AM |
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Two of our trusted race staff at a BBQ at the finish line -- Jelle (Holland) & Frederik (Sweden). So reliable! http://twitpic.com/53rafr
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| Stream Of Conciousness #245
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 10:25 AM |
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Ordering Thai take out for the 5th time in 5 days! http://www.MyLittleThai.ch will sponsor the 2012 edition of the Apex.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #244
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 9:53 AM |
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Nice local crowd here! http://twitpic.com/53qhzr
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| Stream Of Conciousness #243
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 9:42 AM |
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Here come ARMD (#1) to the finish! http://twitpic.com/53qc5q
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| Stream Of Conciousness #241
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 7:36 AM |
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The race course stays open until 2 pm tomorrow... who will finish the Full Course?
2nd place is ARMD (#1) team's to lose, but 3rd and so on?
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| Stream Of Conciousness #240
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 6:08 AM |
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ARMD (#1) is approaching the paragliding CP!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #239
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 5:58 AM |
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Extended interview with ASR-To Be Determined (#18) soaking in the Finisher Lounge hot tub http://moby.to/z8pw3b
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| Stream Of Conciousness #238
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 5:48 AM |
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On the other side of the race course, crank (#28) has withdrawn from the race due to sheer exhaustion
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| Stream Of Conciousness #237
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 5:29 AM |
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Finish line -- 15,000 m of altitude and 1:40 of sleep! http://twitpic.com/53mlz0
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| Stream Of Conciousness #236
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 5:26 AM |
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Winners!!!!!! http://twitpic.com/53mkeo
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| Stream Of Conciousness #235
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 4:39 AM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) on the homestretch -- moving gingerly! http://twitpic.com/53lybw
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| Stream Of Conciousness #234
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 4:30 AM |
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Some rough looking feet for Silva. They've only slept for 1 hour and 40 minutes the ENTIRE race http://twitpic.com/53lubp
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| Stream Of Conciousness #233
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 4:28 AM |
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Interview with ASR-To Be Determined (#18) as they prep for the homestretch. Some tired Swedes and a Kiwi out there! http://moby.to/60xomt
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| Stream Of Conciousness #232
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 3:50 AM |
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Ok. I'm on my way to catch up with ASR-To Be Determined (#18) right now!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #231
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 3:41 AM |
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Interview with the Race Director on the status of Silva http://moby.to/3nbpwj
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| Stream Of Conciousness #230
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 3:34 AM |
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The scene at %48 this sunny morning http://twitpic.com/53l6vy
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| Stream Of Conciousness #229
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 3:04 AM |
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The tracking device for ASR-To Be Determined (#18) is reset and -pow- you can see they're about unite with their paragliding teammate it town park Interlaken!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #228
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 2:59 AM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) are done with the paragliding! It's a beautiful bright day for their dash to the line!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #227
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/28/2011 2:58 AM |
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The finish archway is going up! http://twitpic.com/53ks5x
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| Stream Of Conciousness #226
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 9:38 PM |
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Untamed Adventure (#14) is 3rd off the water; the sun REALLY is trying to break through this morning haze
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| Stream Of Conciousness #225
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 9:27 PM |
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First race I've ever been part of where we had to mark landing zones on the topo maps!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #223
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 7:59 PM |
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Preparations for the paragliding and race finish are kicking into gear. Looking at weather and wind, things clearing nicely
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| Stream Of Conciousness #222
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 7:04 PM |
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Could ASR-To Be Determined (#18) be sleeping at the buildings around Harder Kulm (refer to tracking map)? No fresh tracking data for 90+ minutes.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #221
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 6:56 PM |
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Untamed Adventure (#14) is now back in 3rd place, they've started paddling the last kayak leg.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #220
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 6:21 PM |
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Interview with the video man about the condition of the lead 2 teams. Interesting! http://moby.to/qufrxg
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| Stream Of Conciousness #219
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 6:03 PM |
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ARMD (#1) passed a CP on the lake in the dark, lost an hour to Silva, but are off the water and running again. These trails are their backyard...
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| Stream Of Conciousness #217
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 3:18 PM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) blazed through the final kayak. They are now transiting for the last big trek
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| Stream Of Conciousness #216
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 2:33 PM |
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the GOALS ARA II (#30) team was not disappointed when they were informed about the closure of the Brienzer Rothorn most exposed CPs
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| Stream Of Conciousness #215
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 2:10 PM |
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Interview with www.endorphinmag.fr reporter on the rivalry, cat and mouse, for 3rd place. Teams are arch rivals! http://moby.to/odonq7
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| Stream Of Conciousness #214
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 1:40 PM |
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ARMD (#1) will be the first to tell you that paddling is their weakness; Silva looked pretty fried at the paddle start a few mins ago, though
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| Stream Of Conciousness #213
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 12:42 PM |
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Silva Gerber Adventure (18) are first into CP %48 ; it just started raining as they came in. Next up: a cold night paddle!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #212
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 10:48 AM |
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Weather is relenting somewhat -- very calm on the lake at least, so Silva might have a nicer time starting the paddle than we expected
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| Stream Of Conciousness #211
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 9:08 AM |
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Ian Grace of Accidental Discharge (#17) reflecting with race management on the race; he has stopped racing but his teammates carried on http://moby.to/uyqt7g
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| Stream Of Conciousness #209
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 2:32 AM |
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YEREN ASR 1 (#15) has withdrawn from the race. They are fine, just ready to not be racing anymore. I'm sure the weather didn't help. Still nasty out!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #208
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/27/2011 1:55 AM |
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Randy talks about his run in with some on CP #4 'JRSP North Landing' beneath the Eiger http://moby.to/c4oeyi
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| Stream Of Conciousness #207
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 11:37 PM |
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Clip Galaxy FU (#5) has also withdrawn from the race but are ok as far as we know
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| Stream Of Conciousness #206
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 11:36 PM |
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Overnight, Crash And Splash (#29) withdrew from the race -- no better details. Not a big medical DNF, they're all four safe (as those 4 can be)
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| Stream Of Conciousness #205
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 11:31 PM |
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ARMD (#1) is heading into the canyon! Grey skies, drizzle, lovely canyoning conditions (sarcasm).
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| Stream Of Conciousness #204
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 11:19 PM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) at the Canyoning site; they've slept for 2 hours (Canyoning started after they arrived) and are moving again http://twitpic.com/531tah
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| Stream Of Conciousness #203
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 9:20 PM |
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http://moby.to/gbag1b
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| Stream Of Conciousness #202
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 9:06 PM |
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And now Untamed Adventure (#14) reach the top of a big climb, check CP 35 off their list
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| Stream Of Conciousness #201
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 8:46 PM |
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No, that panoramic photo wasn't successful -- will give pics of the leaders when they arrive as penance
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| Stream Of Conciousness #200
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 8:42 PM |
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Let's see if a panoramic photo can due any justice to the setting at %40 ... http://twitpic.com/530c7i
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| Stream Of Conciousness #199
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 8:38 PM |
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And the staff at %40 are ready to welcome them -- Todd (American) and Megan (Swiss) http://twitpic.com/530a98
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| Stream Of Conciousness #198
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 8:33 PM |
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Picture of pre-dawn from %40 , the next stop for race leaders http://twitpic.com/53086y
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| Stream Of Conciousness #196
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 8:15 PM |
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Team ARMD (#1) has finished the bike to %38
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| Stream Of Conciousness #195
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 7:49 PM |
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Spider Pigs (#9) arrives back at Lauterbrunnen and plans to sleep. It's been a long night of Alpine trekking for the Slovenians
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| Stream Of Conciousness #194
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 6:23 PM |
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Silva checks-in to %38 Rushing to make the dark-zone for canyoneering and then sleep
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| Stream Of Conciousness #193
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 6:03 PM |
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Bike lights are visible at %38, Silva is close!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #192
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 5:25 PM |
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Some light rain showers sporadically through the race area tonight
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| Stream Of Conciousness #190
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 4:59 PM |
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Looks like the tracking device for ARMD (#1) decided to rejoin the fun -- they're nearing the Eiger right now. See http://j.mp/mCWgmI for tracking
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| Stream Of Conciousness #189
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 4:11 PM |
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Staff at %33 report that a smiling ARMD (#1) team left at 11:32 pm after sleeping for a few hours at the TA. They're on the Eiger Bike Traverse!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #188
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 2:51 PM |
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5 mins of audio with the Race Director about the racing on day 2 http://moby.to/rhgvti
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| Stream Of Conciousness #187
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/26/2011 9:42 AM |
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Interview with Clip Galaxy FU (#5) about the circumstances of their race withdrawal http://moby.to/v0xblt
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| Stream Of Conciousness #184
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:25 PM |
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ARMD (#1) is very near %23 also
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| Stream Of Conciousness #183
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:21 PM |
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Yogaslackers (#26) have just biked in to HQ and officially withdrawn from the race.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #182
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:09 PM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) is just minutes away from the Transition Area at %23 -- they'll have gear bins there and some rest and comfort
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| Stream Of Conciousness #181
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 9:52 PM |
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Nova Nuts (#21) reached %9 and felt I'll/exhausted ... so they slept for a few hours up by the lake. Gorgeous location!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #179
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 7:38 PM |
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Could ARMD (#1) be overtaking ARMD (#1)8 now? Check the race tracking map ( http://j.mp/mCWgmI ) and decide for yourself
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| Stream Of Conciousness #178
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 7:05 PM |
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Update on 243 (#27) : they had some hypothermia issues along the paddle and stopped to warm-up/eat. They are safely going to sleep at %5 now.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #177
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 5:21 PM |
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All indications are that 243 (#27) slept for a few hours before continuing to paddle -- they're back on the water again!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #176
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 5:00 PM |
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It's 2 AM on APEX day 2, visit the live site at http:/:www.theApexRace.com
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| Stream Of Conciousness #175
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 4:36 PM |
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Yogaslackers (#26) are awake and moving forward (slowly) again
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| Stream Of Conciousness #174
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 4:29 PM |
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Spider Pigs (#9) lent Accidental Discharge (#17) their chain breaker when team 17's chain fell inside the cassette. Good Samaritans! They both passed CP 7 biking at 01:26
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| Stream Of Conciousness #173
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 3:42 PM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) are the leading North American team, just reached %8 in 4th place
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| Stream Of Conciousness #172
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 3:25 PM |
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Midnight interview with the race director: what the heck is going on? http://moby.to/n4kla4 http://moby.to/n4kla4
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| Stream Of Conciousness #171
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 3:05 PM |
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ARMD (#1) arrives to %8 just now
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| Stream Of Conciousness #170
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 2:52 PM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) has reached %8 first!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #169
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 2:22 PM |
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ARMD (#1) is now 20 minutes behind ARMD (#1)8 (spotted at a road crossing a few minutes ago)
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| Stream Of Conciousness #168
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 2:02 PM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) continues to lead as they approach Kandersteg and %8 - Swedes opening up a lead?
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| Stream Of Conciousness #167
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 11:13 AM |
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YeRen/Sycom ASR (#23) reach CP 3 now too. Same with #28. Some very stiff racers on these kayaks! http://twitpic.com/52fhrt
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| Stream Of Conciousness #166
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:59 AM |
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#17, #21, FIDO / OAR (#7) are all at CP 3 together now. About 1 hour of daylight remaining now.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #165
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:58 AM |
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243 (#27) are last to leave %2, they forgot to punch their passport at 2, so lost about 15 mins turning back Big bummer!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #164
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:48 AM |
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Calleva (#4) quick interview at CP 3. "the Prologue was tough -- it hurts right now" http://moby.to/dlogyw
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| Stream Of Conciousness #163
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:45 AM |
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YEREN ASR 1 (#15) and Calleva (#4) teach CP 3 together http://twitpic.com/52f7k7
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| Stream Of Conciousness #162
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:42 AM |
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Team Hype (#25) arrive to CP 3 -- stunning sunset is developing here! http://twitpic.com/52f6fa
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| Stream Of Conciousness #161
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:39 AM |
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#2, #16, Spider Pigs (#9) all at CP 3 together http://twitpic.com/52f50o
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| Stream Of Conciousness #160
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:37 AM |
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brendacohenjewelry.com (#3) are at CP 3 too http://twitpic.com/52f4c9
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| Stream Of Conciousness #156
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:15 AM |
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Prologue done, order of teams for re-start: 1,18,6,26,14,10,13,2,19,16,30,12,3,9,25,15,7,8,4,11,21,23,22,17,28,29,5,27
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| Stream Of Conciousness #154
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 10:10 AM |
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3rd in to CP 3 are the French #26. 2 hours of daylight remain for this paddle. http://twitpic.com/52ete7
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| Stream Of Conciousness #153
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 9:55 AM |
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ARMD (#1) arrives to CP 3 -- beautiful evening to kayak! http://twitpic.com/52empz
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| Stream Of Conciousness #152
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 9:52 AM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) first to CP 3 http://twitpic.com/52elna
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| Stream Of Conciousness #151
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 9:16 AM |
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Team Gung Ho (#10) heads out on the kayak http://twitpic.com/52e5yy
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| Stream Of Conciousness #149
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 9:11 AM |
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#30, #19, #14, and YEREN ASR-Al Ataque (#16) just in to %2
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| Stream Of Conciousness #148
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 9:09 AM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) just in to %2 too, a lead pack has already formed
Cooler temps tonight, no complaints from racers I'll bet!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #146
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 3:51 AM |
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ASR-To Be Determined (#18) finishing the whitewater section, Sweden going strong! http://twitpic.com/52a4kw
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| Stream Of Conciousness #145
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 3:48 AM |
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Teams coming to the end on the whitewater http://twitpic.com/52a3ix
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| Stream Of Conciousness #144
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 2:40 AM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) is done with the scootering, and are happily singing along with the Ice Ice Baby tunes pumping from the Prologue sound system now
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| Stream Of Conciousness #143
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:38 AM |
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BreatheMag.ca Multisport Magazine (#2) has the fastest 4 laps of scootering and are done with the scooters (and they were towing too); way to go!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #142
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:36 AM |
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FIDO / OAR (#7) is actually TOWING on the scooters -- tough!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #141
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:30 AM |
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Calleva (#4) reports that these scooters are brutal on the leg cramps; BreatheMag.ca Multisport Magazine (#2) likes them, they use them on the ice in (Finnish) winter
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| Stream Of Conciousness #140
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:28 AM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) showing their aero stylings; each lap is taking about 8-15 minutes on these rigs http://twitpic.com/528ums
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| Stream Of Conciousness #139
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:14 AM |
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Teams on the orienteering portion of the Prologue http://twitpic.com/528qrj
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| Stream Of Conciousness #138
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:12 AM |
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Yogaslackers (#26) getting their instructions http://twitpic.com/528q6i
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| Stream Of Conciousness #137
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:11 AM |
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Teams getting their rafting safety briefing http://twitpic.com/528px6
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| Stream Of Conciousness #136
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:04 AM |
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243 (#27) in high spirits -- wait until they feel that freezing water! http://twitpic.com/528nzb
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| Stream Of Conciousness #135
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 1:02 AM |
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Team Hype (#25) ready for rafting http://twitpic.com/528nlv
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| Stream Of Conciousness #134
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 12:58 AM |
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And they're off! http://twitpic.com/528mk2
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| Stream Of Conciousness #133
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 12:55 AM |
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Teams are doing 4 loops for the prologue; 2 of orienteering, 1 of whitewater rafting, 1 of scootering. 4 hours (approx) total
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| Stream Of Conciousness #132
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 12:41 AM |
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Waiting for the prologue to start. http://twitpic.com/528hsc
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| Stream Of Conciousness #131
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 12:30 AM |
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Interview with Race Director Staffan Kallback about the race prologue & start http://moby.to/iterv6
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| Stream Of Conciousness #130
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/25/2011 12:23 AM |
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Scene at the prologue start. Beautiful Swiss Alpine morning! http://twitpic.com/528cwx
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| Stream Of Conciousness #129
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 11:34 PM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) preparing for the start http://twitpic.com/527zju
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| Stream Of Conciousness #128
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 11:20 PM |
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Coming together for the race start -- it's all happening! http://twitpic.com/527vhf
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| Stream Of Conciousness #126
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 11:15 PM |
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Relaxing pre-race for brendacohenjewelry.com (#3) http://twitpic.com/527u2m
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| Stream Of Conciousness #125
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 10:48 PM |
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Just 45 minutes until the final team check-in & walk/parade over to the Apex race Start!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #124
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 10:46 PM |
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Quiet before the start with Accidental Discharge (#17) -- he says total vertical more like 15,000 meters for the course http://twitpic.com/527lem
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| Stream Of Conciousness #123
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 12:35 PM |
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Article from the Brits before the race: http://j.mp/kfFDgg
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| Stream Of Conciousness #122
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 12:27 PM |
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Hanging checkpoint flags with The Ibex and Jelle -- wonderful scenery! http://twitpic.com/520huj
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| Stream Of Conciousness #121
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 11:27 AM |
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Get caught up! Some race basics at http://www.explorecompetelive.com/2011/05/24/the-alpine-expedition-race-to-start-tomorrow/
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| Stream Of Conciousness #120
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 4:56 AM |
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YeRen/Sycom ASR (#23) is in the sandwich making business! http://twitpic.com/51vs0x
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| Stream Of Conciousness #119
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 4:43 AM |
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Interview with Trail Dogs (#22) -- "this will probably be my last race" http://moby.to/3psqve
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| Stream Of Conciousness #118
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 4:37 AM |
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Trail Dogs (#22) working http://twitpic.com/51vl2n
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| Stream Of Conciousness #117
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 3:30 AM |
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Nova Nuts (#21) getting ready with the map http://twitpic.com/51uxcp
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| Stream Of Conciousness #116
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 1:42 AM |
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A couple minutes with some of our star staff from Holland and Portugal http://moby.to/yob7w2
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| Stream Of Conciousness #115
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 12:38 AM |
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Interview with Crash And Splash (#29) -- they discuss some race strategy http://moby.to/8ygrta
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| Stream Of Conciousness #114
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 12:22 AM |
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Team Gung Ho (#10) reviewing maps http://twitpic.com/51te32
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| Stream Of Conciousness #113
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 12:17 AM |
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Interview with #26, from France http://moby.to/37bv7i
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| Stream Of Conciousness #112
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 12:11 AM |
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Local speedsters ARMD (#1) at check-in: "We're here!" http://twitpic.com/51tb1i
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| Stream Of Conciousness #111
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/24/2011 12:09 AM |
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Interview with smiling Accidental Discharge (#17) http://moby.to/h0ryi5
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| Stream Of Conciousness #110
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:56 PM |
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Race HQ is set in the valley here, just gorgeous http://twitpic.com/51t71z
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| Stream Of Conciousness #109
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:41 PM |
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Damn Dirty Apes (#6) is done and ready http://twitpic.com/51t2xy
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| Stream Of Conciousness #108
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:39 PM |
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brendacohenjewelry.com (#3) ready for action http://twitpic.com/51t2jv
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| Stream Of Conciousness #107
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:35 PM |
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Team Hype (#25) says "It's time to relax!" http://twitpic.com/51t1ka
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| Stream Of Conciousness #106
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:34 PM |
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GoofyAss (#8) looking good http://twitpic.com/51t123
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| Stream Of Conciousness #105
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:32 PM |
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BreatheMag.ca Multisport Magazine (#2) reviewing their official race maps with intensity http://twitpic.com/51t0j3
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| Stream Of Conciousness #104
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:30 PM |
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Team Hype (#25) in the house! http://twitpic.com/51t058
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| Stream Of Conciousness #103
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:16 PM |
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Clip Galaxy FU (#5) from Germamy and Sweden http://twitpic.com/51svzq
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| Stream Of Conciousness #102
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:13 PM |
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American's on Damn Dirty Apes (#6) ready to kick butt! http://twitpic.com/51svf0
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| Stream Of Conciousness #101
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 11:02 PM |
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GoofyAss (#8) walked to check-in -- lovely morning! Welcome to the Canadians of Running Free http://twitpic.com/51srxd
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| Stream Of Conciousness #100
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 10:59 PM |
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And we're open ... Accidental Discharge (#17) first team to start race check-in formalities http://twitpic.com/51sr33
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| Stream Of Conciousness #99
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 10:50 PM |
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Local newspaper speculates on the Apex course -- not a bad analysis! http://twitpic.com/51sogw
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| Stream Of Conciousness #98
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 10:45 PM |
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3 questions with Apex Director Staffan prior to team check-in http://moby.to/mkvpri
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| Stream Of Conciousness #97
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 10:00 PM |
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Race check-in starts in an hour, it's a bright morning in the Oberland! http://twitpic.com/51s97d
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| Stream Of Conciousness #96
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/23/2011 4:54 AM |
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I * think * the final race volunteer has been picked up at Zürich airport. AR is in the air!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #95
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/22/2011 3:24 PM |
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Race adventure partner, Outdoor Interlaken (http://j.mp/jz96cX), deserves our thanks, too. Check 'em out!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #94
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/22/2011 3:18 PM |
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Must also promote our lodging host in Switzerland: the iconic Balmers (http://www.balmers.ch/)
What a great place!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #93
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/22/2011 3:09 PM |
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Mercedes sponsoring the Apex adventure race ( http://j.mp/asbqAk ) by providing staff vehicles -- seriously!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #92
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/7/2011 2:06 PM |
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We've had bright & sunny days in the Bernese Oberland of late ... lots of snow melt up high. Not sure if any will remain for the race!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #91
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
3/31/2011 5:49 AM |
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We're ramping up preparations for the race, it's under 8 weeks away. Hope all the teams are getting their hill training in . . .
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| Stream Of Conciousness #90
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
8/16/2010 9:22 AM |
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Give us a day to finish going over all the other passports and clipboards, besides the podium (top 3) results are provisional. Safe tra ...
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| Stream Of Conciousness #89
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
8/12/2010 10:38 AM |
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Team GUATS Adventure jumps out to anearly lead -- paddling 4 in a canoe, towing an empty kayak! ATP/Salomon close behind.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #88
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
8/4/2010 4:35 PM |
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Big rains last night swelled the rivers, might we see a repeat of last years high water levels?
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| Stream Of Conciousness #87
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/21/2010 2:19 AM |
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I think the team waterfall climb will be a fun (& non-technical) break on the New England course.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #86
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/7/2010 2:59 PM |
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More beautiful weather up here!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #85
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
5/1/2010 12:36 AM |
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37 Teams on the race roster now, with today (May 1) being the final day for Early Registration.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #84
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/13/2010 2:30 AM |
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I posted a quick retrospective on the 2010 Untamed Switzerland Stage Race http://j.mp/an15AE -- great racing, adventure, & fun!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #83
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/13/2010 2:30 AM |
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Untamed Switzerland Stage 3 Update and Final Results http://tinyurl.com/y7n5cal
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| Stream Of Conciousness #82
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 6:50 AM |
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Well earned beer by Jeff the Hillseeker! http://moby.to/dt7wai
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| Stream Of Conciousness #81
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 6:50 AM |
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Jäger is last off the course, all safe & sound! Time for some beer!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #80
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 6:41 AM |
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Chris R & Maya are done, and have found Italian gelato at the finish! http://moby.to/bist39
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| Stream Of Conciousness #79
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 6:40 AM |
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Hanging out at the finish http://moby.to/our6sd
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| Stream Of Conciousness #78
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 5:58 AM |
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Curry & Chips are in!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #77
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 5:43 AM |
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Pilatus is finished, too, soaking up sunshine -- Curry & Chips just ran past, they'll be done soon too!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #76
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 5:38 AM |
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IRule finished 2nd, & are enjoying the (almost) Italian sunshine & coffee right now! Way to go USA!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #75
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 5:37 AM |
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Poschiavo: our finish village on the Swiss/Italian border! http://moby.to/49t0d3
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| Stream Of Conciousness #74
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 4:10 AM |
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Approaching the home stretch -- Staffan & Christian have already finished! http://moby.to/0h6kzo
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| Stream Of Conciousness #73
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 4:09 AM |
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Snack break for Curry & Chips. Going great! http://moby.to/uwomb3
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| Stream Of Conciousness #72
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 2:04 AM |
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5 mins behind iRule is Pilatus
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| Stream Of Conciousness #71
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 1:55 AM |
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IRule just came through, too, about 10 mins back of the leaders
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| Stream Of Conciousness #70
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 1:47 AM |
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Just saw Kallback &Christian leading at CP 9 -- intense, but smiling!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #69
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 1:47 AM |
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Kallback & Schneider in the lead together at CP 9 -- really bright but let try a pic http://moby.to/aqj72k
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| Stream Of Conciousness #68
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 12:53 AM |
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No snow falling today, just lots of sun & fun downhill so far. Some racers just slide down on their butts!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #67
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/11/2010 12:52 AM |
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From CP 1 http://moby.to/lm5pj5
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| Stream Of Conciousness #66
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 11:35 PM |
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And we have started Stage 3! Snow & sunshine everywhere!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #65
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 10:28 PM |
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The snow has stopped, maybe -- just maybe -- we'll get sun today after all. I'm prepared for cold, though, just in case
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| Stream Of Conciousness #64
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 9:43 PM |
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Snow is falling in Pontresina, and we're racing on the towering Bernina Pass today. Winter is still here!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #63
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 9:14 PM |
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Stage 3 is a few hours away, we might get some fresh snow today -- watching the weather forecast carefully.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #62
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 9:11 PM |
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RT @hillseeker: Untamed Switzerland Stage 2 is over. Tears in my eyes 2day not so much from the pain, but from the majestic Alpine scenery!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #61
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 8:19 AM |
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The teams I shadowed into the snowfields had a tough day, have to review passports to determine full extent of the carnage.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #60
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 8:17 AM |
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2nd on the Stage was Pilatus Aircraft, close behind in 3rd was iRule. Not sure how 2nd/3rd sort out overall -- big showdown tomorrow!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #59
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 8:15 AM |
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Everyone (even crazy Jager) is back safe and off the course. Staffan and Christian Schneider ran together & won the Stage. More soon...
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| Stream Of Conciousness #58
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 7:28 AM |
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Sounds like C Roberts turned around --phew!!! On my way off the mtn to finish
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| Stream Of Conciousness #57
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 6:52 AM |
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Jäger & Chips and Curry are hustling down to the train station -- trying to beat the 5 pm time cutoff. Still no sign of Chris Roberts here!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #56
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 4:22 AM |
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Prob could have used snowshoes. http://moby.to/f3xwf0
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| Stream Of Conciousness #55
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 3:24 AM |
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Trying out some more audio, this one from CP 3 http://moby.to/5myr6v
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| Stream Of Conciousness #54
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 3:23 AM |
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Still climbing; Jager, the Curry guys, and Chris R are all together. We're a bit challenged with the high alpine trek and picking a route.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #53
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 3:22 AM |
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Chris Roberts just arrived to CP 3
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| Stream Of Conciousness #52
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 1:43 AM |
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IRule was about 30 mins ahead of Curry et al. Staffan, Hillseeker, & a few others are going clockwise so I have no sense of their progress.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #51
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 1:42 AM |
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Curry & Chips just left Sent Kirche (CP 3) and are starting their big climb.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #50
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 12:51 AM |
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And we're off the train and running through old town Scuol! Game on!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #49
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 12:09 AM |
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Christian Schneider, had a work emergency and couldn't race yesterday, will be racing today. He won the 2009 race, so we'll watch closely!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #48
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/10/2010 12:07 AM |
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Staffan, our winner from Stage 1, is the only person planning a clockwise route. Interesting ...
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| Stream Of Conciousness #47
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 11:45 PM |
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Sounds like most racers are planning a counter-clockwise route today; and key me post 1 last pic from the train http://moby.to/y3gvbn
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| Stream Of Conciousness #46
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 11:26 PM |
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Here's a photo of the view from the train. Teams are still hard at work with their maps, evaluating options etc http://moby.to/j3e6fy
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| Stream Of Conciousness #45
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 11:17 PM |
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On the train to start Stage 2; all teams feverishly plotting their maps -- attaching pic of the Curry & Chips team http://moby.to/g8np1q
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| Stream Of Conciousness #44
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 6:40 AM |
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A couple reports from teams having seen Hillseeker on the course, doing laps back & forth while figuring out this "orienteering" thing
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| Stream Of Conciousness #43
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 6:39 AM |
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All teams are on the final stretch to the Roseg Glacier; many have reached the finish, but with the "score" format we must calculate results
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| Stream Of Conciousness #42
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 6:12 AM |
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And some Stage 1 photos are loaded now. My favorite http://j.mp/9mpaYF shows a bit of the snow flying speed the front of the pack displayed
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| Stream Of Conciousness #41
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 6:04 AM |
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Wijnand dropped his snowshoes off at his hotel room, as the final valley trek is more mud/slush than snow.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #40
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 6:02 AM |
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I'm uploading some pics as I pass by the wifi zone. 10 minutes and we'll have some shots of everyone in action
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| Stream Of Conciousness #39
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 6:00 AM |
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Lots of teams passing back through Pontresina right now -- just saw Maya, Wijnand, Chris Roberts. Wijnand says he has all points, too!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #38
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 4:11 AM |
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Pilatus team just arrived at CP 3; they're on pace to clear the course too. Might be just Staffan, iRule, & Pilatus who get them all today?
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| Stream Of Conciousness #37
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 3:57 AM |
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Testing some audio from CP 3 -- does it work?? http://moby.to/r2wrtx
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| Stream Of Conciousness #36
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 3:43 AM |
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IRule still second, Staffan still first. They are flying! I'm at CP 3 now- the Lej da Stax. Pic attached http://moby.to/1emw9q
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| Stream Of Conciousness #35
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 2:54 AM |
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Pic of iRule! http://moby.to/8a44zx
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| Stream Of Conciousness #34
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 2:53 AM |
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IRule is on their way back -- not ON their back as I wrote early -- sorry! They are doing great & enjoying the sunny day in the Alps!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #33
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 2:52 AM |
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Hillseeker is apparently having some navigation challenges, and might be in 4th or lower now. Pilatus is running in 3rd
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| Stream Of Conciousness #32
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 2:51 AM |
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IRule team is in 2nd, on their back from the furthest CP already. Staffan Kallback has opened up a lead here.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #31
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 1:58 AM |
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All teams are off the summit and through CP 2; Curry & Chips pic at CP 2 http://moby.to/fd1l4x
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| Stream Of Conciousness #30
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 1:13 AM |
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More CP 1 views -- and Curry & Chips arrives http://moby.to/dsq0v9
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| Stream Of Conciousness #29
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 1:02 AM |
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View from CP 1 http://moby.to/nib4zm
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| Stream Of Conciousness #28
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/9/2010 1:01 AM |
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And the race begins! Staffan Kallback reached 1st Checkpoint first, running lightly on his snowshoes!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #27
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/8/2010 10:48 PM |
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http://j.mp/b8r8tE --Hillseeker Fitness will get things started with an Alphorn solo in about 1 hour...
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| Stream Of Conciousness #26
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/8/2010 10:46 PM |
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Summary of racers this year: http://j.mp/b8r8tE
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| Stream Of Conciousness #25
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/8/2010 7:27 AM |
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Arrived in Pontresina along with Chris (USA), Wijnand (Netherlands), & Staffan (Sweden). Pic from town attached http://moby.to/jmaosn
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| Stream Of Conciousness #24
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/7/2010 11:29 PM |
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A course preview is over at http://j.mp/atuVhr -- it is a quick overview of all 3 stages.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #23
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
4/7/2010 11:44 AM |
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Tomorrow we're escorting some racers from Zurich onto the winding train route deep into the Alps. Untamed Switzerland 2010, here we come!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #21
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
1/2/2010 1:00 PM |
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Ramping up the race website for 2010; several teams are already registered, high time we get our act together for the new year
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| Stream Of Conciousness #20
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/11/2009 6:58 PM |
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Crash And Splash (#29) has reached CP 36, but missed 2 checkpoints so stay tuned...
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| Stream Of Conciousness #18
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/11/2009 4:44 PM |
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And it is now pouring rain!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #17
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/11/2009 4:20 PM |
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Thunder echos off the mountains here at Checkpoint 36. Still no teams in from th final bike leg.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #16
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/11/2009 3:47 PM |
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A bit of background on #36 - they won the final entry into Untamed New England by winning a partner event (Vert le Raid) just 1 month ago.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #15
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/11/2009 3:31 PM |
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Storm clouds look to be moving in for tonight. Who will get to the final orienteering portion of the race first? My money is on #36.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #14
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/11/2009 3:28 PM |
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Wow - #36 is FLYING through this final bike leg; I think they have passed Crash And Splash (#29) through the maze of trails en route to Dixville Peak.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #13
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/11/2009 12:04 PM |
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Just came across one of the Dirty Avocados teams near the Maine/NH border -they took a heinous moose trail to the ropes course.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #12
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/10/2009 9:04 AM |
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Man, it is HOT out here! No signs of rain today!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #11
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/9/2009 5:01 AM |
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Lost 'Cause (#32) is the first to go through race check-in ... let the games commence!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #10
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/9/2009 4:47 AM |
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Absolutely gorgeous morning here at race check-in, clear and sunshine!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #9
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/5/2009 5:56 AM |
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A brilliant bright and sunny day up here today. Cool breeze, just perfect!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #8
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
7/1/2009 11:31 AM |
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First day of July, but it is another rainy one for the Untamed New England course. Bring your snorkels next week!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #7
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
6/8/2009 4:55 AM |
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Gorgeous day here in New England! Lots of rain has the rivers flowing high and fast; 1 month until race time!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #6
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
6/6/2009 10:31 AM |
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test...
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| Course Cleared
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 1:32 PM |
The Untamed VA course has officically closed; all teams are in! Thanks to our sleepless and fearless RD, our racers, sponsors, volunteers (what would we do with out you?), live spectators, and e-spectators. You have truly made this weekend an Adventure.
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| Nearly finished
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 1:15 PM |
The insanity returned to the finish line so I've just gotten a chance to load splits We are only waiting on one more team to come through and I can see them tracking close. We are almost there; we made it! The leaderobard DOES NOT take O-course bonuses, time bonuses, or penalities into account.We'll work up these final calculations with a clear head tomorrow.
However, based on my (unofficial) calculations congratulations go out to Team YeRen/Sycom ASR (#23) for the best showing - they got tons of extra time bonuses and o-course points. Absolutely excellent race.
The winner of the 3/4 coed divison is Calleva (#4). Congratulations, fantastic race!
And Team Hype (#25) had a brilliant race and won the 2 coed division.
Kudos to all teams who came out and raced even just a part of this course. And again, official results will be posted within the next few days. Thanks for following!
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| Post Race Snacks
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 10:06 AM |
Got a question over trail mail regarding post-race food. We are organiznig some snacks (sandwiches, drinks, fruit, etc.) at the race finish, but I don't think we'll have a formal gathering since teams will be pretty spread out. If families/friends are in the area, stop by, grab a snack and help us cheer teams on! Just refer to the live race course CP22 (map feature is easier for driving) for the location; you can't miss us.
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| Off the water
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 10:04 AM |
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First two teams are off the water (#23 and #26)!
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| H20
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 9:18 AM |
All but one team have put in for the last paddling leg!
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| Dash Course
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 7:44 AM |
Oh, and we have 35 or so teams out on a 4 hour fun dash course. You can't write them trail mail but you can send them good newbie AR vibes!
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| Update
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 7:36 AM |
It was a long, long night. The heat really hit our racers hard and we had 12 teams drop out of the race. This meant driving all over picking up racers and it really stretched our race logistics to breaking point. For a couple of hours there, it was tough to be in our RD's shoes.
And with this insanity, we saw our few hours of precious allocated sleep dissapear. Oh well, we don't volunteer for the naps, now do we? Good news is that we have 7 teams on the water so the course is progressing nicely later this morning. I'll go put some splits in....
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| Dropped teams
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| Filed by HQ at
9/14/2008 12:14 AM |
FYI So far we've had a few dropped teams but none are due to medical emergencies.
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| update
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 10:04 PM |
It looks like most if not all of the teams are through CP11/12 but I'm having a hard time getting updates. A lot of fatigued racers have dropped out of the race at this location and it has caused a massive reshifting of personnel with cars that can fit bikes! It's just been a really hot day.
Also, a critical time cut-off has been pushed back one hour at CP 15/16 to make it out onto the first O-course. Teams need to arrive here by 2 am now to stay on the Pro course. More as I know it, but information is moving pretty slowly so you may juuust want to head to bed. :)
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| Team 15
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 8:28 PM |
Is racing as unofficial; one team member is dropped due to fatigue- no medical emergency.
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| Team 16
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 5:36 PM |
At CP 12, one member of Team 16 decided to drop out of the race (I don't have a name). This member is fine and there is no medical emergency, however, they are just completely exhausted - it's tough out there! The other members of the team will continue as Unofficial.
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| Stream Of Conciousness #5
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
9/13/2008 4:37 PM |
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Teams 8 and 17 are racing unofficially due to teammates withdrawing no serious injuries just fatigue
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| Off the water
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 3:57 PM |
All the teams are off the water!
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| Media Packet
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| Filed by at
9/13/2008 1:54 PM |
Posted at: www.UntamedVA.com/Spectator.zip
Enjoy race fans and thanks for your patience!
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| Note about media packet and SPOTS
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| Filed by at
9/13/2008 1:20 PM |
Hi AR fans - don't get too worried if a SPOT isn't moving - the cell phone and sat coverage is not the greatest in this area; and in the best case they only update every 20 minutes or so. Also try the leaderboard for updates for your team if you are wondering where they are. I try to get splits up as soon as possible.
Media packet - Grant (our RD) just ran out of time this morning when he had wireless coverage. It's been a pretty hectic day for race staff; so please just bear with us! He should be back in wireless internet territory before 5 pm (cross your fingers) - we are working on it!
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| Nearly through CP4
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 12:36 PM |
We are waiting on 4 or so teams to arrive at CP4 to transition to the riverboarding section.You'll notice a 1 hr time bonus for most teams. This time bonus was given to teams as a reward for participating in our Conservation Project along the paddle leg. Most teams turned in a tire (yes a whole tire!) - one team turned in approxitely 30 bottles or cans for thier time bonus. Bravo racers!
Team #23 YeRen/Sycom ASR is still in the lead and is one of 5 or so teams to clear CP6. I'll get those splits as soon as possible.
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| CP 3
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 10:47 AM |
CP3 splits - the start of the paddle leg - are in. Check out the leaderboard. :)
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| It's HOT.....how hot?
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 10:30 AM |
Well, since I'm running HQ from a dreary rainy day in Zurich (seriously technology is amazing) it's hard for me to appreciate just how HOT it is in VA today. The volunteers have mentioned it, Grant has, and so have all of our race fans over trail mail. Well, I just got word that one of the bike tires (not a tube!) exploded. This was a bike, in the shade, staged and waiting for teams to finish the paddle leg. Unfortunately, it also looks like the bike belongs to a team in the lead pack and probably the lead team at the moment (waiting on confirmation). Could be from a combination of heat and overinflation; we aren't sure. Not sure how HQ or the team will handle the news.
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| All teams on the water...
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 10:25 AM |
All teams are on the water and our tracking system is working for all the teams when I last checked. It's just so cool to see them all lined up on the water! I expect the first team to arrive at CP 4 within the next 30 minutes.
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| All teams off...
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| Filed by at
9/13/2008 7:57 AM |
All the teams are officially on the Untamed VA race course; phew- that was a long morning as far as race logistics go. The SPOT devices take about 20 minutes to re-initialize, so you should shortly see your teams moving toward that first flag (CP3). It's a looong portage.... Bad news is that I'm not getting cell phone reception from the volunteers at CP3 (we are in the middle of nowhere, afterall), so I'm not super hopeful that I can put splits (see Leaderboard) as they arrive.
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| First teams off...
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 7:34 AM |
At 10:30 am, the first teams left the start!
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| Almost started...
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 7:23 AM |
Teams have arrived at the start location after the 90 minute bus ride, I heard that it was interesting trying to plot points on bus seats. New challenge! Teams that did well in the prologue will go out first (top 15 with one minute in between) after recieving thier SPOT device (for real time tracking). I'll post when I hear that the first team is on the water. Also, a note regarding the time stamp on this website; our server is in California, so you'll need to add 3 hours to be in EST "real time."
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| Stream Of Conciousness #4
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
9/13/2008 6:58 AM |
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Its getting hot in these buses
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| Race Prologue
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| Filed by Untamed Media, Susan & Lisa at
9/13/2008 5:55 AM |
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Untamed Virginia kicked off Friday with an optional prologue that took teams riverboarding down Richmond’s James River and running through downtown parks searching for orienteering points. The top 30 finishing teams received time bonuses of up to 30 minutes for Saturday’s start of the 30-hour race.
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| Everyone on the Bus!
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| Filed by HQ at
9/13/2008 5:14 AM |
And they are OFF - on a bus that is... This morning all the teams gathered around 7 am to be bused to the start location. This makes finish line logistics much easier - allows for a linear course and for cars to be waiting for racers at the end of the day. They'll have a 90 minute bus ride with race booklets and maps, but the race won't "officially" start for a while. Stay tuned...
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| Media Packet
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| Filed by Race HQ at
9/13/2008 3:32 AM |
Hi Adventure Racing Fans!
For those of you interested in cheering your team along, Grant will be posting a media packet online around 11:00 am. The packet will direct you to the best spots for spectating and cheering. Enjoy! -HQ
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| Stream Of Conciousness #3
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
9/11/2008 12:25 PM |
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Social tonight at Legends brewery . . . nearly 'go' time!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #2
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
9/8/2008 6:01 AM |
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Beautiful day here in VA . . . 80+ degrees and sunny. Looks like race weekend will sneak between tropical storms, so we're in good shape!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #22
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
9/8/2008 6:01 AM |
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Beautiful day here in VA . . . 80+ degrees and sunny. Looks like race weekend will sneak between tropical storms, so we're in good shape!
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| 10 Days Out
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| Filed by Untamed Adventure Staff at
9/2/2008 2:12 AM |
Race day is growing near . . . the 2nd Captain Communication is out to the 30-hour race teams. It offers a few course tidbits such as "prep for a heinous portage" and "technical night biking" and "3 orienteering sections or more."
Not to be left out of the fun, 4-hour "Dash" teams will be hearing from us before the end of the week.
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| Less than 1 month to go!
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| Filed by Untamed Adventure Staff at
8/18/2008 11:56 AM |
The race is filling up and we're excited to welcome some teams returning from the Untamed New England race . . . our Canadian friends from Breathe Magazine will be coming south to check out the Virginia Piedmont. We're also welcoming the Littleton Bike and Fitness team from northen New Hampshire . . . this team finished 3rd overall at the 3-day Untamed New England race earlier this year, so they'll be fun to watch in VA.
Truthfully, at least half the teams are good friends of ours (not even counting the Untamed Adventure team!). Hopefully the other half will become our friends over the course of the race. This event will surely deliver "more adventure than a race" and we're excited to see how teams handle the challenges we've got in store for them . . .
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| Welcome to Untamed Virginia!
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| Filed by Untamed Adventure Staff at
6/18/2008 6:47 PM |
We're getting our online portal together for the 2008 edition of Untamed Virginia. This 30-hour adventure race is going to be a great test of endurance and teamwork.
For those looking for something less intimidating, we're adding a shorter 3-4 hour Untamed Virginia "Dash" that will take place the same Sept 13th weekend. The "Dash" will share facets of the full 30-hour Untamed course, including some orienteering and the race finish line, but you can complete it in 10% of the time -- the "Dash" is a great introductory race and you can rub shoulders with the pros on the full 30-hour course!
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| Stream Of Conciousness #1
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| Filed by Race Director, Grant Killian at
6/12/2008 4:01 PM |
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13 teams in total got the bonus paddle CP 9, giving them a 3 hour time bonus. That's our lead pack right there, those 13.
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