Forget Reality TV - Get a Dose of Real Adventure Racing

Those who are fans of "Reality" television might like to log into a bit of real adventure and real athletes slogging it through the wilds of Sweden.

I have a friend who is navigating for a professional team in this race. Starts this weekend and can be followed at this location.

Anyone who has followed the Primal Quest type races know that on line is the best way to watch these things - I don't know the web location all to well, but hopefully there will be live GPS tracking so you can follow your favorite team through all their dead ends, retreats and victories.

Here's a snip from the latest newsletter to whet the appetite:

Information to the teams.

Ice Claws
Because of many teams having problems finding Ice Claws, the organisation have decided to provide every participant with a pair of Ice Claw, that you can keep. This will be handed out to everyone during the registration.

You can check out the webpage www.exploresweden.se and Newsletter 4 - the PDF and there you will find a picture of the Ice Claws. You will also have a picture of the kayak that you will be using during the race.

After the meeting at Örnsköldsviks Ariport, you will be transported to an outdoor shop and if you want to be sure that they have the gear that you want, you can e-mail to them at: store9@naturkompaniet.se (attention: Mats)

Kickspark
The Kickspark section is cancelled, because of pour ice. But Kickbike is still on.

Kayakwagon
We can hire kayak-wagons to you if you are having problems finding. But there are not so many just 6 and I need to know if you want to hire this before Monday morning, because they need to mail them to us!
The wagon is of the brand Inkasvagn with a wheel diameter of 25 cm. You can check out www.linder.se and there you will find a picture of the wagon.

End slice:

Sounds cold!