Expedition Idaho will be
held August 10, 2014!
Expedition Idaho first event
was in 2011, and was hailed as one of the best expedition length races ever,
with perhaps the greatest finish in Adventure Racing history. We really focus
on the details, and on making the event as racer-friendly as we possibly can.
This makes our race production very unique and different then others, also, we
go above and beyond to do things like have hat food at the TAs, getting their
gear where it needs to be on time, great swag/ awards and more.
This is going to be an outstanding,
epic expedition over some of the most amazing territory in the world. Also,
teams for this year's Expld get first dibs at slots for next year's Expedition
Alaska, which is shaping up to be perhaps the greatest race in Adventure Racing
history.
There are so many awesome
terrain features in our state, such as the untracted mountain wilderness,
rivers, lakes ect. There is no comparison to mudder events to adventure racing.
True adventure racing is loner races and is a true test of every aspect of an
athlete, including teamwork. Adventure racing is not only fun but it can be
life changing to people.
This years course will be
completely different then previously, aside from the start/finish. Advice for
first time racers, practice your perseverance, and realize that perpetual
forward movement will get you where you need to go.This will be an epic
adventure you will remember for your lifetime.
Expedition Idaho 2014,
mandatory gear is highly recommended to bring with you. Expedition Idaho is a
500+ mile, 7 days “Human Powered” multi-sport adventure race through the
mountains, lakes and wilds of North Idaho’s beautiful panhandle. It features
what many say is the finest finish line experience in the world, as well as
many more extras that are above and beyond what one would find or expect in
other races. It features, trekking, kayaking on various bodies of water,
mountain biking, ropes work and more as the athletes navigate by map and
compass over some of Idaho’s most remote and beautiful terrain.
Weather: Usually hot and
dry, but as with any weather in North Idaho mountains, “Mixed” would be a fair
way to describe it… you will experience everything from heat to cold, to rain,
to wind to snow… Snow? Yes, if this is a
“normal” winter, you WILL likely encounter some snow, though it shouldn't be
significant enough to really make a dent in your progress. No snow gear
required at this time.
