Volunteers Needed for Bon Echo Adventure Challenge
Adventure
Racing returns to the Land o’ Lakes Region! After hosting one of
their most successful events of the last two years in Bon Echo in
2005, the Frontier Adventure Challenge is returning for the Fall
Classic and Championship on Sept 29, 2007.
Teams
of three and solo racers will compete for prizes and glory over 75 km
of biking, hiking, and paddling through an unmarked wilderness
racecourse, experiencing the stunning fall colors and fantastic
terrain around Bon Echo Park. Teams of three can be all-male,
all-female, or coed.
"If
the Fall Classic Race is anything like the last one here,
participants will experience perfect weather in the unbeatable
setting of Bon Echo,” said former County Reeve and adventure racer
Ken Hook. “The varied terrain coupled with a challenging course
will make this event something racers will reminisce about for
years."
The
event will feature teams competing for the title of Canadian AR
Champions. But the course is built with an optional advanced section,
making it equally as appealing for teams of all skill levels,
including first timers.
“These
shorter, one-day adventure races seem to be the future of the sport,
and this event has become the classic season-ending event,” said
Geoff Langford, president of Frontier Adventure Racing (Frontier).
“This is one of our favorite locations. Teams will love the rugged
interesting terrain, the incredible fall colors, and the welcoming
spirit of the community.”
Some
of eastern Canada’s best teams are already registered and are ready
to give any and all other adventure racers a run for their money,
including Teams Tree Huggers, Salomon/Suunto, Adrenaline Rush,
Salomon Bobkittens, Beowulf, and Archipela. The winning teams in each
of the three categories will win FREE racing for all of 2008.
Frontier
Adventure Racing is also looking for local volunteers to assist in
the management of this event. Volunteers are critical to the success
of the event, and it’s a great way to discover the sport, and some
new areas in your neighborhood! All volunteers receive a race staff
shirt, a swag bag, dinner and a licence to party
Saturday pm! For more information call 416.783.4464
or visit www.far.on.ca
