MOMAR

We just had a great weekend in Squamish for race #1 for the Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race Series. With it's new location of Squamish made it by far a smoother weekend then the 3 we went to on the island last year. But I do have to say, our "Team Giddy Up" last summer did have some eventful fun stories and experience getting to the MOMAR races on the island last year - it was a little sad not to be racing with the normal crew of Lina, Adrian, and Nick ......... I do miss you guys and our funny stories !!

Anyhow - we couldn't have asked for nicer weather ....... finally. Up until a few days out I was racing solo, but then teamed up with Adam. We had what we thought at the time, an interesting start of going the opposite way to 80% of the racers in the first trek/navigation section, to find that all in all we didn't really loose much time. The bike killed me, but after looking at the times the next day, we did pretty good for ourselves, beside Adam being out of sight the second the single track started !! I made him slow down on the climbing otherwise he would have been out of sight on that too !! The second trek was another grewling hike up and up and up hill. Had a short repel in there and then a suburban navigation to the finish, where our math skills didn't help us in the slightest !! Oh and we managed to pull in a 1st Place for team of 2 co-ed and 10th overall out of about 100+ teams, so not a bad weekend.

http://www.mindovermountain.com/momar/past_races/race_results/2007_MOMAR_001_raceresults.pdf

7 Min Baja Video

Here is the links to a 7min Video I made on the Baja Travesia Adventure Race. I had to break it into 3 parts to get it all on You Tube (watch in order !! Parts 1 -3 ). "You need to crank your music to watch it, as it adds to the effect !!! And if your computer is slow at downloading you might have trouble watching it without it pausing !!

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=8B69BA7F270EE59C

Baja Mexico Photos Are Here ...

Ok the pics are finally here, click on this link and it will take you to my album of all our Baja Mexico Race Photos, enjoy........http://picasaweb.google.com/meganjrose/BajaTravesiaMexico5DayAdventureRace

Team Helly Hansen / MOMAR- On Prime Time TV !

It's now offical, we are going to be on Prime Time TV in Canada. Our major race that is end of June up in Prince Rupert, 6 day Raid The North Extreme, is going to be televised on the Global Channel and we are going to be the featured team on this broadcast, due to Helly Hansen being the offical apparel and footwear provider for the event. Here is the write up from the source itself ...............

Raid the North Extreme signs apparel provider Helly Hansen

April 30, 2007, Prince Rupert, BC: Frontier Adventure Racing Inc. (Frontier) has signed performance and technical wear expert Helly Hansen as the official apparel and footwear provider for this year’s only true expedition style adventure race in North America: Raid the North Extreme in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Helly Hansen is as tough as the competition will be during the week-long race through some of Canada’s more diverse terrain. Helly will be providing performance HH Dry shirts with LIFA® Stay Dry technology for all competitors and volunteers as well as outfitting race staff, medics, and the television production crew with appropriate apparel and footwear to stay warm, dry, and safe.

“Helly Hansen has long been an integral part of the gear closet for most adventurers, and their association with Raid the North Extreme (RTNX) solidifies the quality of their product. They understand the value of integration with an event of this magnitude,” says race director Geoff Langford. “We will be giving Helly products a chance to perform on the backs of competitors, as well as race management and safety teams, and the television production crews.”

Helly Hansen will also be sponsoring a team competing in this year’s race. Team Helly Hansen / MOMAR based out of British Columbia, who finished well at both Primal Quest last year and the Baja Travesia recently, will all be wearing the latest Helly Hansen performance wear.

"We are all very excited that Frontier has chosen the rugged northern B.C. coast for it's 07 race. 'Extreme' has a long standing tradition of providing exceptional race courses over incredible terrain,” said Team Helly Hansen / MOMAR captain Gary Robbins. “The selection of Prince Rupert as this years host city has once again shown Frontier’s ability to find remote and challenging, yet accessible terrain to host a truly stellar event. We are all counting down the days until our biggest event of the year!"

Helly is recognized for its classic yet progressive look but is known for its technologies. This season is no exception. Safety and performance are pushed throughout the line. High visibility elements are featured in jackets, jerseys and footwear for trail and water sports. High-end performance products are introduced for dedicated sailors and adventure racers. And highly breathable LIFA® Stay Dry technology is incorporated into a wide range of water sports and trail jackets, jerseys and shoes to cool and comfort when it gets wet and hot.

“Raid the North Extreme puts Helly Hansen in its element,” said Marshall Rutman, Helly Hansen North America’s marketing manager. “Helly has produced apparel designed to comfort and protect in the world’s toughest work and expedition environments for 130 years. The RTNX course will test the will and strength of the adventure athletes. Clothes and footwear that keeps them comfortable in difficult conditions will be imperative for performance and safety reasons. It’s a privilege to be associated with the event and will be a thrill to watch and see who wins.”