AXS Adventure Race Summit County, CO

Race Date:	Saturday July 26th - Update: The Sprint Race will be on Saturday this year.
Racer Check-in	TBA
Venue	Summit County Colorado
Course:	Sprint, 12 Hour and 24 Hour Options
Distance:	Sprint 25-30 miles, 12 Hour 50-60 miles, 24 Hour 90-100 miles
Disciplines:	Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Orienteering, Navigation
Format:	Supported or Unsupported - Solo, 2 Person, 4 Person
Divisions:	Coed, Open (Single Gender)
Entry Fee:	$95 / $175 / $250 per racer
Registration:	Opens February 1st


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 Summit County - Sprint, 12hr & 24hr

The Summit County race and in particular the Summit County area is the playground for so many athletes with its spectacular mountain biking and hiking trails, not to mention kayaking opportunities. Summit County includes Breckenridge, Frisco, Copper Mountain and Keystone... all world class resorts. The Summit County race will highlight some of the best trails the area has to offer. World class single track trails and breathtaking summits. Additionally the Summit County race will introduce adventure racers in each of the events....Sprint, 12hr and 24hr courses to the skill of orienteering. For those of you new to the sport, there is no longer any reason not to try an adventure race! We welcome you to Summit County.

The Adventure Xstream 24 Hour races as well as The Xstream Expedition are all races included in the Checkpoint Tracker National Points Series. Teams can accumulate points in their best 4 races in the national points series. An additional $10,000.00 is up for grabs in this national series. Visit www.CheckpointTracker.com for additional information.

Disciplines Included for the Summit County 24hr Adventure Race:

* Lake Paddle (10-15 miles)
* Mountain Bike (50-60 miles)
* Trail Run/Trek (15-20 miles)
* Inline Skates, Skate Skis or Kick Bikes (8-12 miles) - Relatively flat section this year.
* Orienteering (Orange Course Difficulty - 1-2 hours)
* UTM Plotting & Map Navigation

Disciplines Included for the Summit County 12hr Adventure Race:

* Lake Paddle (~6-10 miles)
* Mountain Bike (~20-25 miles)
* Trail Run/Trek (~6-10 miles)
* Orienteering (Orange Course Difficulty - 2-3 hours)
* UTM Plotting & Map Navigation

Disciplines Included for the Summit County Sprint Adventure Race:
*No Solos for the Sprint Race....2 or 4 Person Teams Only
Note: RMOC members are eligible for a 10% discount for the Summit County Sprint race.

* Lake Paddle (~4-5 miles)
* Mountain Bike (~10-15 miles)
* Trail Run (~4-6 miles)
* Basic Navigation & Orienteering

*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 Summit County Race from:
Denver - 2 hours
Albuquerque - 7 hours
Salt Lake City - 7.5 hours
Las Vegas - 11 hours
Phoenix - 13 hours

Supported or Unsupported: The 12hr and 24 hour races can be done supported or unsupported. The Sprint race will be done unsupported (no support crew allowed). Additional information will be posted to the race updates pages.

Colorado Search & Rescue Card
All participants are required to have a Colorado Search & Rescue card to participate in any of the Colorado AdventureXstream 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.

Race updates will be posted as we get closer to the race.

Summit County Gear List - Preliminary and Subject to Change

Mandatory Personal Equipment (each person)	Bike	Paddle	Trek	Skate
Completed Medical Information Form	X	X	X	X
Hydration System - Minimum100 oz (3L) water capacity	X	X	X	X
Emergency Space Blanket	X	X	X	X
Bike Helmet	X			X
Bike	X
Life Vest - Coast Guard Approved Type III (No inflatable PFD's Allowed)		X
Kayak Paddles		X
Reflective Tape on Both sides of paddle blades (24hr Only)		X
Inline Skates, Skate Skis or Kick Bike (Your Choice) - Relatively Flat Section This Year (24hr Only)				X
Headlamp & Front and Rear Bike Lights (24hr Only) - required at night	X	X	X	X
Glow Sticks - One per person, Two for Solos (24hr Only)		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
Strobe Light (24hr Only)	X	X	X	X
Lighter (24hr Only)	X	X	X	X

Highly Recommended Equipment
Wet Suit and / or Paddle Jacket and Pants (Very highly recommended for 24hr)
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 12hr racers 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.

Event Waiver
Medical Information Form (You will keep this with you while you race - Part of your mandatory gear)