Desafío Aysén 2012
Francisco Vio Giacaman / 08.11.2011
The Race + Beauty of ChileJanuary 20 to 22, 2012
Region of Aysén – Chile
3 days long. Trekking off trails and on trails, orientation, biking, doubles kayaking, and endurance riding and trotting on horseback. During January in Aysén you can expect rain, sun wind, long days, and temperatures that fluctuate between 7 and 25 degrees. The teams should be prepared physically and mentally, and have adequate layers and protection for this challenge. The race requires orientation abilities and the skills to travel independently through pristine nature. This is the only race of its kind in Chile, including overnight camping. Both team members must complete the entire race. If a member of the team leaves the challenge, the entire team is disqualified. Only one member of the team will complete the endurance horseback riding and the final section of trekking.
Aysén Challenge, it’s not only an adventure race, its so much more.
The Aysén Challenge is an event that seeks to demonstrate the beauty and character of Aysén through sport, recreation, and contact with nature.
·It seeks to promote a healthy lifestyle among athletes, spectators, and fans of all nationalities.
·It seeks to promote conservation and respect for the environment in a sustainable way for today and for future generations.
·It seeks to promote potential healthful and beneficial opportunities for local communities as an engine for economic, social, and environmental development.
·It seeks to promote sustainable development of the region of Aysén through an initiative that integrates productive sectors, people, culture, and local communities and that gives value to the land.
Catagories:
There will be two categories of two person teams for this race. In total 25 teams will be accepted to the competition between both categories.
Categories of teams:
DOUBLES/MIXED (man – women or women – women)
Registration:
You must fill in individual registration forms (two per team). Send them via email to either info@desafioaysen.com or panchoviog@gmail.com or hand them in person to the race director. Race fee deposits need to be made before the 30th of November, 2011.
If at any time you decide to withdrawal from the race, the organization of the Aysén Challenge will retain the registration fee.
The registration will entitle you to:
- 2 official race shirts
- Logistics of the race (hydration points, points of control, support and monitoring)
- 2 race medals
- Transportation during the race to departure points from Coyhaique, transportation back to Coyhaique.
- Transportation of personal gear, camping equipment, and bikes for the race
- 1 horse and saddle for endurance riding
- Double sit-on-top kayak and two paddles
- 2 maps of the race
- Rest stations throughout the race with snacks
Equipment:
It is recommended that teams are familiar with their equipment in advance to avoid problems during the race. There is more detailed information about equipment in the rules of the race, such as minimum personal equipment and team equipment. Both personal and team equipment will be checked at each stage of the race.
The organization will provide:
·Double sit-on-top kayak and two paddles
·Horses and saddles for the endurance horseback riding Only one team member participates in this section, the other waits
·Simple food (soup, pastas, bread, cookies and others at check points the 20th and 21st of January
Competitors must have the following equipment (owned or rented):
·Bike, helmet, repair kit and tubes ($10.000 to rent daily)
·PFD and wetsuit (not possible to rent)
·VHF radio ($5.000 to rent daily)
·Camping equipment (sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cookware, and other personal items), (not possible to rent)
·Minimum personal equipment (See list of recommended and required gear)
·Additional food for the race (power bars, chocolate, juice, etc.)
Race Itinerary:
Launch: January 19th – 15:00 Logistics meeting with all of the competitors. In Hotel Diego de Almagro in Coyhaique, Av. Ogana 1320 Phone: 067.215200 reservas-gxq@dahoteles.com
17:00 Review of team equipment and organization of camping equipment and bags to be transported to points of control by the organization. In Hotel Diego de Almagro in Coyhaique, Av. Ogana 1320 Phone: 067.215200
The routes of the race and conditions of the climate, terrain, snow, rivers, lakes, trails, etc. will be described before the start of the race. You will be given directions, maps, race t-shirts, and safety information.
January 19th – 19:00 Cocktails and reception in Coyhaique
January 20th – Leave Coyhaique at 8:30. Biking aprox 75 Km. Trekking aprox 30 Km. Camp.
January 21st – Start 6:00. Run approx 3 Km. Kayak approx 22 Km. Trekking approx 50 Km. Camp.
January 22nd – Start 6:00 Biking approx 65 Km. Endurance horseback riding approx 20 Km. Trekking approx 15 Km. End of race around 16:00
January 22nd – 20:00 Award ceremony and closing in Coyhaique
TOTAL ESTIMATED TRAVEL:
Biking: 170 Km. / Trekking: 95 Km. / Horseback riding: 20 Km.
Kayak 22 Km. / Running 3 Km. / Approximate Total 280 Km. + Optional PCs
For additional information about logistics, equitment and other details contact:
Francisco Vio Giacaman panchoviog@gmail.com + 56-97-7591164
Or visit the website: www.desafioaysen.com
