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Baja Travesia offers free 2006 entries

news release / 14.11.2005

Baja Travesia launches in less than one month and teams are committed from all
over North & South America, and Europe. Athletes from Uruguay, Colombia, Brazil,
Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, U.S., England, Denmark and Poland are scheduled to
compete.

During a recent press conference in Mexico, Baja Travesia co-founder Karen
Lundgren said, "In order to absolutely ensure teams can participate on a regular basis we are extending a very athlete friendly offer, whereas teams completing the race in 2005 will gain not only an automatic slot for 2006, but will also receive FREE entry." Karen Lundgren, rated one of the world's top female athletes herself, added, "this is an opportunity we've never seen before at any expedition race. This treatment, usually reserved for elite teams, will serve to reward all levels and in particular, those willing to commit and support the sport of adventure racing."

The entities and people of Baja have expressed so much enthusiasm for what adventure racing is delivering to Baja California, the event for 2006 is already confirmed and planning is underway. In an unprecedented move by the event organizers, teams are being presented an incredible opportunity for next year's event.

The 2005 course is set and organizers have announced the venue of Northern Baja around the region of the giant Sierra San Pedro Martir mountain range. Open ocean, barren deserts, alpine forests, turquoise bays, and enormous canyons will be the playground for some of the world's top adventure athletes in December.

We are proud to announce the Baja Travesia will enjoy superb real time internet race coverage on the prestigious Sleepmonsters website (www.sleepmonsters.com). Race reports and images will be piped to the web allowing the remote region of Baja to land on your desktop.

The Baja Travesia will offer a magnificent adventure across a mysterious and wild penninsula. Athletes traverse some 250 miles on largely virgin terrain. This is a region that has rarely been traveled by the heartiest of adventure seekers.

Kayaking on the balmy Sea of Cortez and the wild waters of the Pacific Ocean will be as challenging as it is beautiful. On one section, athletes will bring their own race boats, while on the other section athletes will be treated to custom kevlar/deluxe fiberglass race boats by Seda Kayak (www.sedakayak.com).

The event will feature a fantastic opportunity to race in the Seda Kevlar/Deluxe fiberglass racing kayaks, custom made for Baja Travesia, a unique feature of the Baja Travesia.

Canyoneering is assured to be a section to remember. 2000 meter canyons await athletes with multiple optional rope sections, rappels and many route choices. Alpine terrain, and possibly snow will be on the ground near the tops of the Sierras - one of many sections, where trails simply don't exist. Only the eagles know this area.

Mountain Biking will not disappoint. The Sierras offer fine dirt roads and trails, linking together the occasional ranch. Climbing will be in order. The possibility exists of some snow travel on the bike.

Trekking will be the emphasis for the Baja Travesia. Open terrain and cross country travel will be common, and a solid relationship with map/compass will be important. Early December, could mean light snow conditions near the 8,000-9,000 foot ridges.

Auto Rally/Orienteering- Teams will embark on a rare opportunity in adventure racing, to give the body a rest. Be assured, the mind will need to work hard as you team up with a professional driver and off road racing vehicle to orienteer your way around the vast open Mexican deserts searching feverishly for control points. The course shares terrain with the world famous Baja 1000 Off Road Championship. Bring your camera for this.

$50,000 awaits the top 10 teams. Registration closes November 19th.

Teams can expect to spend between 60 and 100 hours traversing one of the most mysterious peninsulas in the world. Few such spots still remain, brave souls apply within - info@bajatravesia.com

For more information, contact:
info@bajatravesia.com
(909) 553-9154/(909) 224-9315 (English)
(619) 726-4443 (Espanol)