Just keep swimmin'...

[kyillee]

Memories of eCamp

• 2.5 hours of sleep once the map was ready the night before
  
• headlamps glowing in cold morning air as we wait for the start
  
• stepping backwards off an 85' rock with my life in the hands of the ropes and Luke who set them
  
• the view of the lake as the sun finished rising
  
• the joys of gummies -- bears, sour worms, and sharkies!
  
• wiping out

Comments

[percussivebunny]

sounds like you had a great time. *hug* glad you're back safe!

[kyillee]

wooo being back! ;-)
It was rather awesome.

Space Blankets

[sixgun]

Space blankets are great, but if you are doing this frequently, check out the Bivvy Sac. We use them for Search and Rescue. They take up a bit more space/weight in your pack (not much though) and are light years more comfortable than a space blanket. Plus they are re-useable.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47781474&parent_category_rn=4500522&vcat=REI_SEARCH

Re: Space Blankets

[kyillee]

Yeah, I've seen those. The thing with AR is that part of the goal is to travel as light as possible. In most 24 hour races, space blankets are required only in case of emergency and you won't actually use it.

For example, the "first aid kit" I carried with me had ~7 feet of duct tape, 3-4 Tums, 3-4 IB profen, and some eCaps. There were other supplies in transition bins, but when out the trail all that isn't needed is left behind.

[idahoev]

Sa-weet.

[kyillee]

If you do decide to try adventure racing, I would recommend this camp. It's put on by Karen and Paul, who race with Team Sole, and teaches tons!

[idahoev]

When does it happen next?

[kyillee]

I'm not sure. This was their last camp for this year, and it looks like it will be a different main sponsor next year. There is one in the works for Brazil next year, too... which should be gorgeous and amazing! But more expensive with travel costs.