Durango Colorado Adventure Race

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  • Gear List
  • Forms & Certifications
Race Date:
June 26th, 2010
Racer Check-in:
Friday June 25th - 6-9pm
Venue
Durango Colorado
Course:
Sport, Adventure - Courses
Distance:
(See General Course Descriptions & Distances Here)
Disciplines:
Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Rogaine, Ropes - Tyrolean
Format:
Supported or Gear Drop/Shuttle (No charge for the shuttle)
Divisions:
Solo, 2 Person, 4 Person Teams
Entry Fee:
$175 - Sport, $250 - Adventure, per racer
Late Fee:
Late fee waived
Registration:
Now Open, Closes June 24th
 
Racer To Do List:
Check Race Updates
Check Gear List
Complete Race Forms & Certifications and bring to racer check-in (Do Not Mail)

Adventure Xstream Durango

Adventure Xstream Durango will be a drastic change from the canyon lands of Moab . The course offers up world class single track mountain biking. Set in the beautiful back country of the San Juan Mountains, teams will test their mettle in the third stop in the AdventureXstream Series. So, come join us in Durango in June!

Disciplines Included for the Durango "Sport Course" (6-12hr) Adventure Race: (Start Time: 7:00am Saturday)

  • Kayak (~10-12 miles) - Mostly Flatwater with some Class I/II whitewater
  • Mountain Bike (~25-35 miles)
  • Trek(~6-10 miles)
  • UTM Plotting & Map Navigation
  • Ropes: Tyrolean

Disciplines Included for the Durango "Adventure Course" (18-24hr) Adventure Race: (Start Time: Midnight Friday)

  • Kayak (~10-15 miles) - Mostly Flatwater with some Class I/II whitewater
  • Mountain Bike (~30-40 miles)
  • Trek/Rogaine (~15-25 miles)
  • UTM Plotting & Map Navigation
  • Ropes: Tyrolean

*Each disciplines distance is given as a range for training purposes. Exact distances are not given so that the course will remain secret. Disciplines, distances and difficulty subject to change.

Approximate drive times to Durango from:
Albuquerque - 3.5 hours
Denver - 6.5 hours
Salt Lake City - 7 hours
Phoenix - 8 hours
Las Vegas - 10 hours

Supported or Shuttle/Gear Drop Option - For this event you can choose to have it be supported use the free gear drop/ shuttle service. We encourage you to provide your own support crew as this will limit your logistical requirements for the event. However, if you cannot provide your own support crew we will be offering a shuttle/gear drop option for those teams. This service will be offered at no charge. Additional logistical information about the shuttle/gear drop will be posted to the "race updates" pages in the near future.

Colorado Search & Rescue Card
All participants are encouraged to have a Colorado Search & Rescue card to participate in any of the Colorado Adventure Xstream events. This card costs $3.00 and is good for one year. This card will pay for any Search & Rescue cost in Colorado. These cards will be available for purchase at racer check-in if you do not have one already. For specific information on the COSAR card go to http://dola.colorado.gov/dlg/fa/sar/index.html

Lodging:
Durango Mountain Resort will be the closest location for lodging for the event. Mention you are with the race to get a 20% lodging discount. Book your rooms soon as the resort will likely sell out this weekend. 1-800-982-6103 or 1-970-247-9000.

Camping:
For Camping, we recommend Durango River Side Resort. Cabin Rentals, Tent & RV sites: www.DurangoRiverSideresort.com or (800) 351-2819

 

Volunteer Opportunities - Have family or friends coming with nothing to do? Put them to work. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the race. Volunteers who help for 8-12 hour shift receive a $100 race voucher that can be used by anyone. Have them fill out our volunteer application here.

 

 

Durango Gear List

 

Get your gear at Backcountry.com

 
Mandatory Personal Equipment (each person)
Bike
Paddle
Trek
Ropes
Hydration System - Minimum100 oz (3L) water capacity
X
X
X
X
Emergency Space Blanket
X
X
X
X
Bike Helmet - (For bike and ropes sections)
X
X
Mountain Bike
X
Life Vest - Coast Guard Approved Type III (No inflatable PFD's Allowed)
X
Kayak Paddles
X
Climbing Harness
X
X
2 locking carabiners, 2 One foot commercially sewn slings
X
X
Headlamp (24hr Racers Only)
X
X
X
 
 
Mandatory Team/Solo Equipment (per Team)
Kayak - Solo Racers Only (Team boats are provided and mandatory)
X
First Aid Kit
X
X
X
X
Compass
X
X
X
X
Survival Mirror
X
X
X
X
Whistle
X
X
X
X
Cell Phone in Water Proof Container (for emergency use during the race)
X
X
X
X
AXS provided Maps & UTM Grid
X
X
X
X
AXS provided Guide Book / Passport
X
X
X
X
         
Highly Recommended Equipment
       
Paddle Jacket and Pants        
Tire Pump        
Knife/Multi-tool        
Lighter        
Spare Tubes / Patch Kit / Bike Tools        
Gloves for bike and ropes        
Long Sleeve Polypro or Fleece        
Headlamp - just in case you are still racing/lost in the dark        
Dry bag for your maps and gear        
Rain gear and layering clothes (tops and pants)        
         

The following forms and certifications are required for the Durango race. These forms must be brought with your team to racer Check-in the day before the race. Do not mail them to us.

 
AXS Racing

 

Zoik Kayak Fleet

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