Adventure Racing: Mid-America Xtreme

MAX Adventure Race

Land Navigation
Each team will receive topographical maps, and UTM grid coordinates for the Land Navigation section of the course. Teams must be capable of plotting UTM grid coordinates. Navigation will be through remote areas, so the ability to read a compass, follow a bearing, read a topographical map, and follow the terrain will be critical to team success. Teams may use a compass, protractor, and altimeter for navigation. GPS Units are strictly forbidden.

Biking
The race will feature mountain biking on single track trails, some gravel/dirt roads and some scenic country roads. Competitors must use a mountain bike for all biking sections of this course. Racers must follow the specified route unless otherwise directed by a race official.

Paddling
There will be two sections of paddling in this years race.

For the whitewater paddling Mid-America Xtreme will provide each team with idential two person inflatable kayaks and paddles for this section of the race. If you prefer, you may use your own paddles.

For the caoneing section, teams are responsible for providing and transporting ther own canoes. The canoe configuration is up to your discretion, so you may choose to use a single canoe for the entire team, or two canoes (2 members per boat).

Water navigation will also be a part of this section so have your waterproof mapcase ready. Competitors must know general safety procedures and paddling knowledge, event staff may verify this knowledge at race registration.

Climbing/Ropes
The race includes 2 pre-set fixed rope sections. Each team member must provide his/her own climbing harness, daisy chains, ascenders(2), 3 locking carabiners, gloves, ATC or a figure eight and foot loop. Experienced climbing personnel will be stationed at the rope sections. The climbing personnel are only to offer assistance only in case of emergency. There will not be time for instruction, so please have a complete understanding of your equipment.