Helly Hansen's Lakeland Weekend of 'Deca-dense'
Press Release / 11.03.2009
Over 275 teams of three will line up on Sunday 29th March as the YMCA National Centre Lakeside plays host to the fifth and final 2008/09 Helly Hansen Adventure Challenge Series, including those teams seeking a share of the £4,000 prize fund on offer in the two-day, inaugural Helly Hansen Adventure-X: a unique adventure decathlon that will see teams of three undertake a diverse range of challenges including sailing, orienteering, indoor climbing wall and a special assault course challenge. There will even be an ‘adventure biathlon’ that will combine running with archery. Mountain biking, fell racing and canoeing are also included in an event that will see the winners leave with a cheque to the value of £2,500.
TrailPlus’ Event Director, Paul Magner, comments: “The whole weekend will combine a number of ‘firsts’ for our partnership with Helly Hansen. Their first ever event in the Lake District, the UK’s first ever adventure decathlon and the first time cash prizes have been on offer in the series tooâ€.
He adds: “With the support of Cumbria Tourism we have also been able to put together a fantastic package of free entertainment and activity on site at the venue throughout the Saturday and to witness the volume of entries from all reaches of the UK is a really positive development for the sport and reinforces Cumbria’s position as the UK’s capital of adventureâ€.
Entries are still open for both the Helly Hansen Adventure-X (March 28 / 29th) and the Helly Hansen Adventure Challenge Series event (March 29th). Both events are for teams of three.
For further details visit www.trailplus.com or call TrailPlus on 01457 855425
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