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2008 Adventure Rage 30 Hour AR
Infiterra Sports is proud to bring you the 7th annual Adventure Rage adventure race to be held Friday - Saturday, July 11-12, 2008 in Northwestern Lower Michigan near Cadillac, Michigan.
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We are using a new regsitration process direct through Checkpoint Tracker for this race. Click the above link for either credit or check payment. Contact Luke with any questions.
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Date: Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12, 2008
Location: Caberfae Peaks Resort - Cadillac, Michigan
Length: 30 hour supported race
Time: 1:00pm Race Start on FRIDAY (registration and gear check Thursday evening & Friday morning, Race Briefing is Friday morning - more details coming as the race nears)
Disciplines: Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Trekking & Possibly Fixed Ropes
 Divisions: 2 person coed, male (MM), female (FF) 4 person coed & *Solo*
Who: Intermediate to Advanced
Affiliation: Yes! The Adventure Rage is part of the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Race Series.
Support Crew: Yes, this is a supported race. A limited unsupported option will be available for a fee - contact Luke for details.
Event Cost:
Per Person - $200.00 - The cost includes canoe rental, a performance shirt, post-race banquet, and some very nice prizes that will go to the top finishers. Entry is limited to 150 total racers on a first come-first serve basis.
*Note For Solo Racers*:
We are allowing solo racers, however, we will only allow solo's that we feel have the proper experience level for such a race. Solo's must get approval by contacting race staff with a "resume" of their credentials prior to registration. You do not need to have a ton of experience, but we do need to know that you are at least capable.
About The Race:
The 30 hour supported Adventure Rage comes back for its seventh year as one of the longest running races in the country. The Rage is the toughest event of the Infiterra Sports Adventure Race Series and the toughest event in Michigan in 2008. We are excited about returning to Caberfae Peaks Resort and the great terrain in the area. The 2008 running of the Rage will again have a big race feel with lots of navigation and route choices. Teams will be required t o plot UTM coordinates, so a good understanding of UTM plotting is required. Maps will be scaled at 1:25,000 provided by MyTopo.com.
Prizes: Gear prizes in all divisions with significant prizing for the 4 person coed category. Plus great Prizes with the Rage being part of the Checkpoint Tracker AR Series. Note that sponsor prizing is primarily awarded in the 4 person coed category.
Location & Directions: All pre and post race activities will be taking place at Caberfae Peaks Resort. Caberfae is located about 15 miles west of Cadillac, Michigan at:
Caberfae Road
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 862-3000
Post Race Banquet and Awards Ceremony: Yes there will be one. Tentatively planned for Saturday evening around 7:30pm. More details coming as the race draws near. This huge banquet will be held in the beautiful hall at Caberfae Peaks Resort. It will be a great post race gathering with participants from both the Adventure Rage and the Rage Sprint. The food will be top notch catered by the resort. You will definitely want to stick around for this post race affair!
Accommodations: Caberfae will be offering special pricing for racers. Rates are as follows:
- Special rate for staying all three nights (July 10, 11, & 12) is $149 per room plus tax with a maximum of 4 per room.
- Rate for one room per night is $69 per night plus tax of single or double occupancy, $74 for triple occupancy, and $79 for quadruple occupancy.
- Racers should let the resort know they are with Infiterra Sports Adventure Rage when they call to make reservations to get these special room rates.
- Phone 231-862-3000 for reservations
Course Details Include:
Paddle: All boats are provided for this race. Teams will be paddling 25-35 miles depending on their routes. Teams should expect some beautiful river paddling as one of the highlights of the course. Canoes are provided for teams, 1 canoe for 2 person teams and 2 canoes for 4 person teams. Kayaks will be provided for solos. Standard livery paddles and PFDs are available. You may opt to bring your own PFDs and paddles, either standard or kayak paddles.
Trekking / Orienteering: You should expect anything from dense brush to open forest to low wetlands. Trekking will be on roads, trails, and significant sections of off trail bush whacking. Navigation will be key. Mileage will be in the range of 15-25 miles. And you can expect at least one segment of more detailed orienteering in which teams will be in search of unmanned orienteering flags with a punch.
Mountain Bike: Biking mileage will be in the 30-40 mile range. Biking will be on all road types including some single track riding. Be prepared for some great rides although some northern Michigan sand is inevitable, but we'll do our best to keep the sand down. You should have good working bike lights and a good backup headlamp if your bike light batteries should fail.
Fixed Ropes: No ropes sections this year.
Contact Luke Osborn with any questions about the Adventure Rage.
Sponsors:
Be sure to visit and support our sponsors as a way of thanking them for supporting us.
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