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Adventure Race 101

08.04.2006

The Buff Betty Adventure Race Series kicks off on April 8, 2006 with the Skills Clinic and the race on April 9. At the skills clinic new racers learned the basics in Adventure Racing 101, rappelling and the all important navigation. With over 1/3 of the previous racers never having competed in an adventure race, the skills clinic on Saturday and the concept of pairing new racers with experienced teammates, makes this a very beginner friendly race. That being said the course will not roll over for the competitors.

Each of the races in the Buff Betty Women\'s Adventure Racing Series is a little different due to the unique opportunities offered by each venue. All of the races are 6 hours long and include the unique \'freestyle\' navigation finish that ensures that all teams can complete the course in that time. All races in the series include the \'big three\' of adventure racing - paddling, mountain biking and trekking with navigation.

Although the Buff Betty is open to solos, we\'re sure you\'ll have much more fun if you form a team and do it together. Teams can be from 2-5 and obviously must be composed of women only. There are separate categories for masters teams (average age 40 or greater) and junior\'s teams (half of the team under 18 years old - basically, mother/daughter teams).

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