Learn, practice, or brush up on essential Adventure Racing skills!
At our Adventure Racing Academy, some of the leading Adventure Racers in the world will teach you everything you need to know about Adventure Racing. Safety is always a priority, and maximum individual attention is our goal.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: We will train you on the following skills:- Using a compass and Adventure Racing UTM plotter
- Advanced map reading
- Orienteering at night
- Navigating in various weather conditions
- Select, inspect, wear and care for your mountaineering gear
- Proper rappel technique, from hooking up to proper body position
- Perform self arrest, recovery, and self rescue.
- Proper ascending techniques and fluid energy application.
- Do a main line exchange while ascending.
- Proper top rope blundering/climbing technique.
- Select your climbing route, proper commands, hand holds, and proper belay technique.
- Bowline, figure 8, prussic and square knot.
- Characteristics of various boats, paddles, and PFDs
- Wilderness boat repair
- How to properly read river currents
- Paddle strokes: the power stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, and back stroke
- Proper river rescue techniques and rescue throw line applications
- Self rescue and boat recovery
- Aggressively swim in white water
- How to improve paddling endurance
- Properly select, maintain, and inspect your mountain bike and gear
- Wilderness bike repair
- Technical riding skills
- Navigate obstacles, the ready attack position, powering through turns, and more
- Proper climbing and descending technique
- Push or towing teammates
- Orienteering while biking
- How to determine which paths/routes to take
- How to avoid dangers
- General wilderness safety
PROFESSIONAL INTRUCTORS: We have a great group of highly experienced guest instructors.
- Chris Caul is a mountaineering expert and was Primal Quest’s course designer/director.
- Kristen Dieffenbach has tons of experience in both expedition racing and ultra events and has a PhD in Exercise and Sport Science as well as Sport Psychology.
- Toby Angove has been a leader in the Adventure Racing community for over 10 years.
- Kristin Eddy is a World Class marathon and ultra runner, as well as an expert in packing and planning for Adventure Races.
- Julia Pollock is an all-around pro in AR, specializing in paddling techniques and navigation.
- Doug Crytzer is one of the top race producers in AR, having a wide range of experience in all aspects of Adventure Racing.
WHERE: Our Adventure Racing Academy will be 3 days and 2 nights in beautiful Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania.
PRICE:$400 $300 solo and $750 $600 double
LODGING: Stay in a local motel, with a friend, or camp out!
DATES: April 13, 14, 15 of 2012.
Questions about the Academy should be directed to info@americanadventuresports.com or 724-357-9988.
