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The Big Blue Adventure Race finale comes to Tahoe Sept. 22
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Tahoe’s true colors will shine Saturday, Sept. 22 as hundreds of athletes grab their maps and paddles for the Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race, the rousing finale of the Big Blue Adventure Series.
The flagship race of the series challenges teams to eight-plus miles of kayaking on Lake Tahoe, more than 24 miles of mountain biking with a 5,000-foot elevation gain, five to eight miles of running/hiking and constant use of map and compass skills. A shorter sprint race will coincide with the original event with finishing times of two to four hours.
“Lake Tahoe is by far my favorite venue and course,” Todd Jackson, president of Seventh Wave Productions and series producer, said. “These types of challenges force you to appreciate the land in a completely different way. Our racers are psyched to get out on one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, but more often than not, on race day those waters can be choppy and challenging. You really have to be prepared for anything, while keeping your head about you. That’s really what adventure racing is all about.”
The Tahoe Big Blue unleashed adventure racing on Lake Tahoe in 2002. After the competition proved a huge success, Jackson launched an entire series with 24-hour competitions, sprint races and off-road triathlons across the west.
“We’re thrilled that the Big Blue Adventure Series got its start here in North Lake Tahoe,” Andy Chapman, tourism director for the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, said. “It’s the perfect location for all recreational activities and seemingly created for adventure racing. We welcome the athletes and their families to truly experience the area, in a way most never will, during a truly spectacular time of year. Kudos to them.”
The Tahoe Big Blue is open to teams of two, three or four all male, all female, coed or masters, as well as individuals. The sprint competition is open to teams of two. Teams can register through September 21, with late fees applying after September 17. Teams entering in multiple Big Blue Adventure Races are eligible for discount registration. Racers can register and find teammates at http://www.bigblueadventure.com">www.bigblueadventure.com.
Prizes and awards will include products from Merrell, Salomon, Clif, National Geographic Adventure, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Tecnu and Tahoe Mountain Sports. The start and finish line are located at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. The six-to-12 hour race starts at 7:30 a.m. with the sprint beginning at 11 a.m.
For more information, go to http://www.bigblueadventure.com">www.bigblueadventure.com or call 530-546-1019.
http://travel.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=172434
">Book a Lake Tahoe room now.
The flagship race of the series challenges teams to eight-plus miles of kayaking on Lake Tahoe, more than 24 miles of mountain biking with a 5,000-foot elevation gain, five to eight miles of running/hiking and constant use of map and compass skills. A shorter sprint race will coincide with the original event with finishing times of two to four hours.
“Lake Tahoe is by far my favorite venue and course,” Todd Jackson, president of Seventh Wave Productions and series producer, said. “These types of challenges force you to appreciate the land in a completely different way. Our racers are psyched to get out on one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, but more often than not, on race day those waters can be choppy and challenging. You really have to be prepared for anything, while keeping your head about you. That’s really what adventure racing is all about.”
The Tahoe Big Blue unleashed adventure racing on Lake Tahoe in 2002. After the competition proved a huge success, Jackson launched an entire series with 24-hour competitions, sprint races and off-road triathlons across the west.
“We’re thrilled that the Big Blue Adventure Series got its start here in North Lake Tahoe,” Andy Chapman, tourism director for the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, said. “It’s the perfect location for all recreational activities and seemingly created for adventure racing. We welcome the athletes and their families to truly experience the area, in a way most never will, during a truly spectacular time of year. Kudos to them.”
The Tahoe Big Blue is open to teams of two, three or four all male, all female, coed or masters, as well as individuals. The sprint competition is open to teams of two. Teams can register through September 21, with late fees applying after September 17. Teams entering in multiple Big Blue Adventure Races are eligible for discount registration. Racers can register and find teammates at http://www.bigblueadventure.com">www.bigblueadventure.com.
Prizes and awards will include products from Merrell, Salomon, Clif, National Geographic Adventure, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Tecnu and Tahoe Mountain Sports. The start and finish line are located at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. The six-to-12 hour race starts at 7:30 a.m. with the sprint beginning at 11 a.m.
For more information, go to http://www.bigblueadventure.com">www.bigblueadventure.com or call 530-546-1019.
http://travel.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=172434
">Book a Lake Tahoe room now.
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