Untamed New England 2012

News Release / 14.10.2011

Registration is now open for the 2012 Untamed New England Adventure Race, which takes place next June 19-24th. Details are now on the <a href="#" onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://www.untamedne.com/')" class="main">website</a>, including all the details of how to register for the race, and there are over 10 teams already signed-up (see the roster of teams for details).

<b>A Peak Into Untamed New England 2012</b>
2012 Untamed New England will take place in a brand new area, working with Northern Outdoors in The Forks of Maine as the host venue. This is deep Maine wilderness, and was the setting for the 1995 Eco-Challenge race; the leadership at Northern Outdoors worked along side Mark Burnett to produce that Eco-Challenge event . . . they are ecstatic to re-connect with the adventure racing community 16 years later.

Our race will again be distinguished as a Qualifier for the Adventure Racing World Championships; in 2012, the World Championships will be in the French Alps in September. Our race winners earn a free ticket to the Championship race along with $5000 cash, and the 2nd place team also wins a paid entry to the World Championships.

Race Director Grant Killian commented, “We've spent a lot of time on the race course these last few months, and I'm confident in declaring it our finest race course yet. The course has a great balance of the AR classics such as paddling, biking, trekking, and ropes - with the addition of some newer activities like whitewater rafting and packrafting. By adding a 4th day of racing to the event we can be more relaxed with our time cut-offs and can assure teams that the biggest ropes and whitewater rafting sections will be completed before any time cut-offs.

“We finished permitting conversations on our most intense sections of the race, and the land managers were unanimous in sharing that ‘nobody has done a traverse like that in recorded history, maybe not even the Native Americans going all the way back.’ There are great things in store for teams racing the Untamed New England 2012 next June! You may not be ready for us, but we're ready for you!”

Each week, Randy Ericksen is posting <a href="#" onClick="javascript:newsitewindow('http://vimeo.com/channels/247022#29901661')" class="main">video clips</a> from his DVD on the 2010 edition of the race.

<b>Untamed New England Quick Facts</b>

-Race is non-stop, open to teams of 2, 3, or 4 people. 4-person teams are the main division for prizes and World Championship qualification.

-Race includes mountain biking, canoe paddling, kayak paddling, trail running, off-trail trekking, orienteering, rope work

-Race course is roughly 200 total miles

-No support-crews are permitted, but spectator opportunities are available for family and friends

- The race is open to teams of 2,3 or 4

-Entry fees are discounted by 10% until Feb. 1st 2012