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2008 SMAC ADVENTURE
RACE Eight Years of Challenges, Fun and of course
ADVENTURE Our clubs 10 hour adventure race is designed for races
for all abilities. Based on the positive feedback from last years race
we have expand on the things racers liked. Anticipate an innovative course
that kept you thinking as well as allowing teams to decide how approach the
event based on their race experience and personal goals. The race will have a
pre dawn start with teams racing in the dark and continuing well into the
afternoon. Look for more information on this years event in left pulldown
menu of the website. As always the club will delivered on its promise of a
dirty, wet and FUN ADVENTURE! THE DATE IS: Mandatory Pre race briefing
and race registration on Friday July 18th with the race starting
on Saturday July 19, 2008 THE DISCIPLINES ARE: Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Rope Work (no certifications
necessary), Orienteering and *Special Events* TEAMS: 2 person (coed, male, female) LOCATION: Start/Finish at Proud
Lake Recreation Area and? RACE REGISTRATION: Click Here MORE
INFOMATION: Look in the left pulldown menu of the website CONTACT: paul@smacworld.com |
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NEWS |
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SMAC Needs Your
Help |
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by SMAC As you know, the
club is preparing to host our annual adventure race that will be held on
7/19. We have prepared a flyer and poster for the event and we are looking
for members to print some off and drop them in locations where potential
participants could be found such as bike or running shops, gyms and
outfitters, as well as at other races. To download a .pdf copy of the event
flyer chick the below links. Remember, there
is no better way to give back to the sport than to share it with others! |
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Volunteers Needed
for SMAC Adventure Race |
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by SMAC Without the
assistance of volunteers, SMACs events could not unfold. We are grateful to
those who volunteer their time and offer skills to help put on fun and
challenging events. Come out and
experience the sport of adventure racing while helping out on July 18 or
19st. We even have positions for those that are planning on competing in the
event. Who can
Volunteer? Anyone! Bring
your family, friends, neighbors, fellow gym rats, running partners and introduce
them to SMAC. What can I do as
a Volunteer? What skills do
you want to share or develop? Photographer? Registration Assistance? Manning
a Checkpoint? Why Should I
Volunteer? Volunteering is a
great way to witness and experience community events and expand your social
network and who knows where that can lead! We simply cannot
put on a race without volunteers! How do I
Volunteer? Send an email to Paul |
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Michigan Artist
Creates 08 SMAC AR Logo |
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by SMAC Local Michigan
artist Chris Sandon has been commissioned to produce the race logo for the
2008 SMAC AR. Chris is best known for his unique acclaimed work called CAT
which has been shown in NY as well as Chicago. His logo will be used on the
race t-shirts as well as the commemorative race patch that each race finisher
receives. Click on the below links to view other work form Chris. |
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Friends of Proud
Lake |
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by Wendy Wawrzyniak Parks & Recreation Ranger A Proud Lake Recreation Area 4/23/08 A Friends Group
is a volunteer organization established to assist the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources in preserving and protecting the natural, cultural and
historical features of the Park. The Friends also aid in providing
educational and recreational opportunities for Park visitors. The Friends
Group is a compilation of visitors and user groups - not one person. There
has been misinformation recently distributed in regards to the disbandment of
the Proud Lake Friends Group as well as improprieties of the Proud Lake
Staff. A disgruntled former Friend sent out this information. The facts are
that the Proud Lake Friends Group is alive and active Proud Lake Staff has
always acted professionally, with the policy and procedures set forth by the
DNR and in the best interest of the Parks natural resources and user
interests. Paperwork is currently being completed (and will be filed within a
week) to make the Friends of Proud Lake a registered not-for-profit
organization. A new Friends website is posted at FriendsOfProudLake.org.
The Proud Lake
Friends Group is comprised of many good-hearted people. We have enjoyed the
fellowship of those who have participated in previous Group activities. We
appreciate your positive participation and contributions
and look forward to future events, the growth of the Group and the positive
experiences in the Park. The Tuesday Evening Hikes will continue on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each month. Additional
activities are being planned and will be posted on the website as well as
emailed to the group list. We thank you for your support and encourage your
continued participation in the Friends Group at Proud Lake. |
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Milford Trail
Challenge |
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by Bill Hermann Fun ride or epic
~ you decide! A DAY OF MOUNTAIN BIKING starting in the Entry Fee: $20 ~ portion of proceeds to benefit Metro South MMBA. Length: Routes
range from 7 - 90+ miles "A fun rolling route or an all out epic, you
pick" Registration/ Start: 8 ~ 11 a.m. Saint
Georges Cafe Finish: 11 am to
sunset & OCallaghans Irish Pub 449 N. Main St., Milford. Show your ride
band to receive DOLLAR BEER & a congratulatory slap on the back for a job
well done. Enjoy some much needed food. Biking Trails: Milford Trail Highland Mountain
Bike Trail Proud If you are not
familiar with these trails, maps may be downloaded from Michigan Mountain Bike Association General Information: At registration,
participants will receive ride wrist bands, maps of routes to listed trail
heads. These maps also indicate water locations and stores. Riders must be
self supported - Each biker is in charge of providing their own supplies:
water, food, etc. (This means no SAG support, bring money, your cell phone to
call a friend) All bikers must wear helmets. All routes will
use minimum use of roads, riders ride at their own risk. Bikers pick their
own course based on length and degree of difficulty. Enjoy scenic bike routes
around the http://www.milfordchallenge.com |
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SleepMonsters and
TrackMe360 SPOT New Opportunities |
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by Rob Howard sleepmonsters.com May 04, 2008 I've attached
some news on work we are doing on race tracking which might be of interest to
post on the SMAC site. If the use of this technology works out as we hope it
will it could be really important for AR. SleepMonsters and TrackMe360 are now working in partnership to maximize the benefits
and potential of the new SPOT Satellite Messengers in tracking adventure racing.
After pioneering
the first use of SPOT in an international race at the Baja Travesia last
month preparations are now underway for coverage of this months Florida Coast
to Coast race and the Untamed New England race in June with live tracking maps
and instant leader-board updates. |
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Traverse - a new
adventure race |
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by Anna Keeling April 29, 2008 Hi Paul and the
members of the Southern Michigan AR club! My name is Anna
Keeling. We have possibly met at an Adventure Race I may have even filmed you
at the PQ or even the Eco Challenge. I was racing with Golite/Timberland but
these days I am semi-retired. I am currently working for a new International
race called Terra Traverse I am super
psyched about this event as it offers a stage format (more like that of the
old Mild Seven), with great prize money, guaranteed TV (with a major network)
and a fantastic course in the varied and spectacular province of Quebec,
Canada. The race will feature all our favorite disciplines! Expect the odd
twist as well. Accommodation is part of the package and Air Canada is providing
discounts for racers. The race is unsupported. The inaugural
event will take place in Quebec 4-10 October 2008, 7 days. Some of the stages
will be 12 hours for lead teams but more like 20 hours for others. $100k is
up for grabs in prize money. However a new concept (similar to the Tour de
France), will have stage prizes up for grabs as well. Get recognized for your
specialist discipline! Part of the fun is that everyone will start the next
stage together so you get to race with the leaders everyday at least for a
few minutes! Racing will be fast and fun without the mega sleep deprivation. Ian
Adamson is race director with Billy Mattison on the water and Jay Smith, the
ropes. Expect a good course with such pros at the helm. At $10 000 per
team entry fee it is cheaper than PQ. Total costs will be reduced by the fact
that the race is unsupported. Tourism Quebec is the key sponsor. The prize
money and TV coverage are certain. Terra Traverse is
not a flash-in-the-pan but a bona fide annual event negotiations are already
underway for the event to run in various overseas locales. However, we need
to get the inaugural up and going and time is of the essence. If your team is
keen go online and sign them up (US$500 deposit due immediately). Questions
email me or follow the info link on the website. This promises to be a great
event. And how many times can you say you raced in the 1st of a classic
adventure race? Happy training
and I hope to see you guys racing in Quebec! |
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Adventure World
Magazine is now available online! |
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by Clay Abney Adventure World Magazine April 17, 2008 One magazine for
all adrenaline and adventure junkies is finally available! And, the
publishers and creators of Adventure World Magazine are scouring the globe to
give fellow athletes the latest and edgiest event destinations, outdoor
venues, and gear on the planet. This publication
was launched out of a passion for the sports that Adventure World Magazine
will cover in our upcoming issues, said Clay Abney, AWM Editor-in-Chief, We
are athletes first and journalists second. Numerous
magazines on the market today are dedicated to individual adventure sports,
but there is not an all-encompassing publication for the adventure sports
industry. Abney says after researching this void for over a year he realized
many athletes were craving this type of media outlet. I have been on dozens
of messages boards, and interviewed numerous pros and race directors
throughout North America, said Abney, and the result was a resounding desire
for one entity which will cover all things in the realm of adventure and
endurance sports. Adventure World
Magazine will serve as the voice for this ever growing population of
adventure seeking individuals, said Abney, AWM will cover the gamut of
adventure sports ranging from mountain biking, trail running, adventure
racing, paddling, orienteering, adventure travel and all things outdoors. AWM is already
getting support from some of the most well known pioneers and leaders in the
Adventure Sports Industry. Adventure World
Magazine will be the official magazine of the United States Adventure Racing
Association, said Troy Farrar, President of USARA. The USARA has expanded the
adventure athlete market and sustained the growth of multi-sport racing and
endurance events for over 10 years. The USARA is excited about this new
partnership and feels a magazine dedicated to adventure sports and travel is
a perfect match for their membership, said Farrar. Primal Quest
proudly supports AWM, said Don Mann, Director of Primal Quest. Primal Quest is
an expedition-length adventure race that has been called one of the most
difficult athletic events in the world and the Super Bowl of adventure
racing. We are excited and are grateful to AWM for filling this void in our
sport, said Mann. Abney says this
is a publication that will be driven by his readers. It is with our readers
help and input that we can produce a high-quality source of information for
weekend warriors, serious athletes, and those on the sidelines thinking of
jumping into our sport, said Abney. Another unique
aspect of AWM is its designation as a Greenzine. The AWM staff believes it is
senseless to destroy our natural resources just to print a magazine to
celebrate our wilderness playgrounds, said Abney, AWM is committed to being
green by publishing our magazine electronically thus completely eliminating
our dependency on paper. According to
socialfunds.com: Of the approximately 12 billion magazines printed annually
in the U.S., over 95 percent are printed on 100 percent virgin paper. That
results in more than 35 million trees being cut down each year. We hope that as
athletes read this, they will urge friends and fellow racers to help support
AWM and sustain its growth for the future, said Abney. For information on
subscriptions, or if you have questions, comments or suggestions, email AWM
at info@adventureworldmagazine.com
or go to www.adventureworldmagazine.com |
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Adventure Training
Courses Available |
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by SMAC SMAC is offering
a new support for our members - on-line training courses. The concept is that
members can utilize these courses at their convenience and can share their
review of the course with the -rest of the membership within the clubs online
forum. Users are encouraged to share their thoughts on route choice and the time it took them
to complete the course. The courses are designed to be completed in a few
hours and include one or more disciplines utilizing orienteering control descriptions for the check point
locations. We provided detailed 1:24,000 maps that can be downloaded as .pdf
files and printed on 8.5x11 inch paper. Although the maps are pre-marked we have
provided UTM coordinates for reference. The locations are all major land
features so you will know when you have located the check points. If you have
a favorite training course that you would like to share with the membership
please contact Paul and we will try to get it posted. Click Here to see the
On-line training courses |
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SMAC Stickers Are
Available |