2008 Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race
Notes From The Field - Day 5
Kraig Becker / 28.06.2008
- At this stage of the event it's really become two different races. There is Nike out in front, with Merrell in second, and then there is the rest of the pack. With the withdrawal of TeamPeakAdventure.com early today, the race for third place should certainly be interesting. It seems like Team Bones, Team MOAT, and Dart-nuun will be battling it out for the last podium spot.
- There has been a lot of local interest in Montana for the home squad Team Big Sky, and if you've been watching their progress, you've probably noticed that it seems like they've stalled out just before the Crazies. Here at PQ HQ we believe that their SPOT device is not responding, and it'll be reset at the next checkpoint, giving a more accurate representation of where they are at on the course.
- Foreign teams are making a good showing for themselves on American soil, with Team Hunky Dorys, from Ireland, currently holding down the 9th spot, Canadians Soul Terra are in 10th, and Merrell Halti Multimania of Norway holding down 11th.
- The majority of the teams are still moving through the Crazy Mountains, and the Bridgers are still ahead. After that they have to look forward to a challenging ropes course that starts with a tough free climb. At the top of the ropes sections is an orienteering course, followed by a repel. As we move into the sixth day, Primal Quest doesn't get any easier.
- This quote was sent in by Garret Ball at CP24 who over heard Robyn of Team Merrell say: ""I just hope I don't fall asleep on my bike on the downhill." But Garret points out that the waist deep snow drifts just south of the checkpoint should help keep them awake!
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