Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Rent-free canoes going fast!

As of 4/21/10, thirteen of the twenty rent-free canoes have already been claimed by paid-up teams. Register soon to have a chance at getting one of these canoes being provided by Bushwhack Adventures and Frog Hollow Outdoor.

Don't forget that registration will be limited to 100 racers for this race. There are already 37 racers signed up. We fully expect this race to sell out, so register now before it's too late!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Finishing touches


After a few final tweaks we've now finished up the trekking points. Everything is scouted.

Here's a few additional teaser photos. Although most of this looks flat, don't be fooled ... there's some nice size hills out there!


Thursday, April 8, 2010

Registration is open!

Register ASAP to be eligible for one of the 20 rent-free canoes going to the first teams whose entry fee is paid in full. Limit one rent-free canoe per team.

Register ASAP so you don't miss out - the race is limited to only 100 racers. We do expect it to sell out!

Thanks for racing!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Coursework


The past few weeks have been perfect for working on the course.

After sifting through all of the options over the winter we've finalized the course and have been scouting out exact locations for all the checkpoints.

Here's a few teaser photos to give you an idea of the terrain.

The trekking points are last on the list to finish up so expect more pictures soon!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Registration for Falls Lake Challenge opens April 9th!

Register your team now! Bushwhack Adventures and Frog Hollow Outfitters are providing 20 canoes on a first-registered, first-served basis. Once your Squad Profile is complete on Checkpoint Tracker, and your team's registration is fully paid for, you'll get dibs on the 20 rent-free canoes - while they last!


Online registration is being handled through the Checkpoint Tracker website, so get your team signed up there (for free) now!


Race shirt deadline - Team registration must be paid in full by April 26th in order to guarantee race shirts and race pint glasses for team members.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Introducing the Falls Lake Challenge Adventure Race

Welcome to the Falls Lake Challenge website! For 2010, Bushwhack Adventures has added a new sprint race to the Checkpoint Tracker series by expanding into the North Raleigh area and the vast expanse of Falls Lake.

With numerous options for paddling, trekking, and biking, the inaugural Falls Lake Challenge intends to challenge both new and experienced races with a full rogaine course. We're designing a 6 to 8 hour course and should have more details up soon as well as some teaser photos from our scouting efforts.

Be sure to sign up on the Checkpoint Tracker website as a racer and add the Falls Lake Challenge to your schedule. Registration will be processed through the Checkpoint Tracker website and should be up soon.