Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good race for a team new to adventure racing?
Absolutely. This is the standard length for a beginner adventure race. One thing we do really well is providing a enjoyable experience for the new teams. Typically a third of our participants have never competed in an event like this before.

Will we be plotting UTM coordinates?
No. We use pre-plotted maps. We made the decision as an organization that in a race of this length it made more sense considering the number of new teams we see. Never fear - the navigation will be challenging enough without this extra step.

What type of skis do you recommend?
We do not recommend Skate skies as there will be travel off groomed trail. A good Classic race ski, a touring ski like the Karhu Snowblaze or the Rossignol active lines would be your best bet. Back Country skis are being made more like Telemark skies so they may be to heavy for the travel in this race, but that's your call. As always, you choose your poison.