Salomon Adventure Challenge - Winter Race
And then there was snow
Event Release / 27.01.2006
...and then there was SNOW!During the last few days before the 2006 edition of the Winter Salomon Adventure Challenge, Southern Ontario looked nothing like winter at all. Rain and unseasonably warm weather melted away the snow and much of the icy base underneath. In fact, upon arrival at the Mansfield Outdoors Centre on Friday, January 20th, competitors, volunteers, and organizers alike were set for a trekking and mountain biking race only - no snowshoeing, tobogganing, or cross-country skiing.
...and then there was SNOW!
Overnight, the racecourse turned into a winter wonderland with over 25 cm of snowfall welcoming everyone on raceday. It was a truly remarkable site to see and the 45 teams (not to mention Frontier Adventure Racing staff!) were glad that the snow gods had answered their prayers.
Amidst a continuing snow squall, the race began with a quick le mans start whereby teams had to make their way overland, or by ski trail, to CP1 before making their way back to the start line (outside of the Mansfield Outdoor Centre\'s Main Lodge) for the beginning of the cross-country skiing section. Kudos to the CP1 staff who quickly and efficiently punched teams\' passports and hurriedly recorded times amongst a flurry of excited adventurers.See All Event Posts
