Meet the RD: David Adlard Expedition Idaho

How long have you been producing this race and what is your favorite memory form hosting it over the years?

Race Director David Allard

Our first event was in 2011, and was hailed as one of the best expedition length races ever, with perhaps the greatest finish in AR history. Getting every team across the finish line in prime time in the midst of an 1800 person blues and brews festival brought tears to my eyes, as well as to the racers. Mimi from Team Thule (the 2011 champs) said “this is a finish I will remember for my lifetime!”

What makes your style of race production unique?

We really focus on the details, and on making the event as racer-friendly as we can… we go way 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.

Why should participants choose your race as part of their schedule? 

This is going to be an OUTSTANDING, epic expedition over some of the most amazing territory in the world. Also, teams from this year’s ExpId get first dibs at slots for next year’s Expedition Alaska, which is shaping up to be perhaps the greatest race in AR history!

What are the best terrain features in your state?

Where do we start? Untracted mountain wilderness, rivers, lakes… it is an awesome venue!

How do you think adventure racing compares to mudder events, why should athletes try real adventure racing?

There is no comparison. True AR, especially longer races, is a true test of every aspect of an athlete, including teamwork. Mudders are fun, a true AR race can be life changing.

Can participants expect any changes you’re willing to share from past years events? We are keeping the amazing finish, and will do everything we can to get every team to the finish line, but the course will be completely different from the 2011 course, aside from the start/finish… ;)

Any 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!

Learn more about this 7 day adventure at: http://expeditionidahoadventurerace.com/

The Race Organizing Team: Expedition Idaho

THE RACE ORGANIZING TEAM!

We are truly blessed to have one of the most experienced, awesome teams in the world to help put this race on!

This is how we can put on such a huge project and still make sure we take care of the details!

Dave Adlard – Race Director

Dave is the president of Perpetual Motion Events, and is the race director of ExpId, Adventure Sports Week Idaho, the upcoming Riverside 24 Hour Relay (www.r24relay.com), and is the meet director of the Great West Gymfest, among other events. A two time Ironman finisher, he has also completed many adventure races from 6 hours to over 5 days. He is also an experienced mountaineer, saber fencer, chef and author. He currently lives in North Idaho, and spends his free time biking and trekking the wilds looking for cool race courses.

Mike Kloser – Co-course designer and asst. race director

Mike is one of, if not THE most successful and experienced adventure racers of all time, as well as mountain bike world champion and several time national champion in several disciplines. Mike was a key part of designing the very successful ExpId 2011 course and is back helping with ExpId 2014! We are blessed to have him as a part of our team!

Here are some of the other key folks – we will flesh out their bios over the next few weeks!

Pete Claydon  - Media, communications (England)

Kraig Becker – Writer of “The Adventure Blog” -Social Media

Ammi Midstokke – Author – Social Media

Rick McCharles - Writer of Besthike.com amongst others. Social Media and website design

Lisa Adlard - Volunteers

Deb Lawson – On course TA support

Paul Moyer – Computers and tracking

Steve Bristow - On course support

Corey Haustein - TA Crew chief

Many more coming!