Nov 16 2008
XPD Expedition
Length: 800 km
Location: Australian High Country
Edition 4 of XPD will span 800km of the Australian
High Country and see teams taking in some of
Australia\'s highest mountains; white water
paddling on turbulent rivers fed by melting winter
snow; navigating through alpine forests of
snowgum and tall sub-alpine mountain gums;
visiting historic gold rush towns; and dangling
from ropes on exposed cliff faces.
XPD is open to 80 mixed, all male or all female teams of four with entries selling out
within hours. The exact course is kept secret until 24hrs before the start. Then with
much excitement and anticipation, teams are provided a course booklet and their
maps. The course booklet contains the location of each of the race checkpoints
teams must visit. Once teams start, racing is 24 hours per day; teams choose when
and where they will sleep. The winning team is expected to complete the course in 4-
5 days. All other teams will be permitted up to 10 days to complete the expedition
without mid-race cut offs. XPD will be challenging for first time racers and
experienced teams alike.
In the spirit of a true expedition, teams will be unsupported with their equipment,
pre-packed in plastic trunks, being moved to various points on the course by the
race organisers. Teams will need to meticulously
plan all their equipment and sustenance to last
them through the event. No outside assistance is
permitted.
Held approximately every 18 months, Edition 4 is
scheduled for 17-28 November 2008. It will be “as
much an expedition as a raceâ€. HQ will be
announced in Feb 08.
As a member of the AR World Series, XPD is a qualifying event for the Adventure
Race World Championship. The AR World Series is an international circuit of premiere
adventure races in 10 countries culminating every 12 months in the Adventure
Racing World Championships. XPD is expected to generate significant media
coverage. Mystery Discipline Inflatable Canoe River Kayak Mountain Biking Navigation Ropework Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking - part of the 200 (teams van 2) km dure series Entry Fee( AUD ) 1747.50
High Country and see teams taking in some of
Australia\'s highest mountains; white water
paddling on turbulent rivers fed by melting winter
snow; navigating through alpine forests of
snowgum and tall sub-alpine mountain gums;
visiting historic gold rush towns; and dangling
from ropes on exposed cliff faces.
XPD is open to 80 mixed, all male or all female teams of four with entries selling out
within hours. The exact course is kept secret until 24hrs before the start. Then with
much excitement and anticipation, teams are provided a course booklet and their
maps. The course booklet contains the location of each of the race checkpoints
teams must visit. Once teams start, racing is 24 hours per day; teams choose when
and where they will sleep. The winning team is expected to complete the course in 4-
5 days. All other teams will be permitted up to 10 days to complete the expedition
without mid-race cut offs. XPD will be challenging for first time racers and
experienced teams alike.
In the spirit of a true expedition, teams will be unsupported with their equipment,
pre-packed in plastic trunks, being moved to various points on the course by the
race organisers. Teams will need to meticulously
plan all their equipment and sustenance to last
them through the event. No outside assistance is
permitted.
Held approximately every 18 months, Edition 4 is
scheduled for 17-28 November 2008. It will be “as
much an expedition as a raceâ€. HQ will be
announced in Feb 08.
As a member of the AR World Series, XPD is a qualifying event for the Adventure
Race World Championship. The AR World Series is an international circuit of premiere
adventure races in 10 countries culminating every 12 months in the Adventure
Racing World Championships. XPD is expected to generate significant media
coverage. Mystery Discipline Inflatable Canoe River Kayak Mountain Biking Navigation Ropework Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking - part of the 200 (teams van 2) km dure series Entry Fee( AUD ) 1747.50
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