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08-28-2007, 11:02 AM
Anybody here ever done this ? No I do not want to do it myself, just came accross it today. This is sick in a bad way, LOL.
http://www.arrowheadultra.com/
Who is tougher than the Arrowhead?
Only the toughest dare apply!
***Update: The 2008 event is open for registration until November 15, 2007 closing date. The Minnesota DNR has set the participant limit to 75 overall and changed permit and trail marking requirements which contribute in part to an an entry fee increase. The gear check begins Sat. Feb 2, 2008 with a pre-race meeting on Sunday and race start of Monday Feb 4th through Wednesday the 6th. The selection of participants will be made before December 1st and a waiting list established for drop outs. See the registration form and rules pages for details.
The 2007 event was the coldest, ugliest race yet with only 10 finishers of 46 starters. The trail was bad just north of the checkpoint near Elephant Lake. We thought the groomed part of the trail south of Myrtle Lake would be better, but it was actually worse. The official temp at the airport during the start was -28F and -35F at low spots on the trail Monday night.
Check the http://www.arrowheadultra.com/bullet_clear.gifBlog (http://www.arrowheadultra.com/blogger/blogger.html) for more details. Please also check out and join our new Message Board http://www.arrowheadultra.com/bullet_clear.gifForums (http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/arrowheadultra)
The Arrowhead Winter Ultra is a non-profit human powered ultramarathon on bike, foot or skis, covering 135 miles across the Arrowhead Region of Northern Minnesota from International Falls near the Canadian border to Tower, MN. The course follows a scenic, hilly, State multi-purpose trail under extreme winter conditions the first Monday of February.
Completing the course is no small feat as winter temperatures in this area of Minnesota have been known to reach a record -60F degrees. No wonder the locals have dubbed their town the "Icebox of the Nation" and "Frostbite Falls".
There will be one race check point serving hot soup and water at a cabin about the midway point by Elephant Lake near the town of Orr. Otherwise, racers are fully self-supported with a cutoff time of 60 hours. Each racer is required to carry mandatory food, water and gear as outlined on the rules page to cover the 3 days and 2 nights outdoors. Participants and volunteers must review the http://www.arrowheadultra.com/bullet_clear.gif Handbook (http://www.arrowheadultra.com/handbook.htm) information on winter camping, frostbite and hypothermia before entering the event.
The race will have a few costs for permits, insurance, awards and other incidentals which we will pass on to the racers. There is no purse; however, every finisher receives a unique Arrowhead trophy. Every participant receives an Arrowhead t-shirt. Extra t-shirts can be ordered at the pre-race meeting. There will be three entry categories- bike, run or ski- that the racer may choose at the start of the race depending upon the trail and weather conditions. In addition, we will track times for fun and posterity in Overall, Men's and Women's categories, as well as the coveted Myrtle the Turtle award.
Above all, everyone is expected to enjoy a fun, challenging event!
The Arrowhead 135 Mile Ultramarathon is a founding member of the Badwater World Cup aka the "BAD 135" 135-Miles Worldwide initiative organized by AdventureCORPS, the producers of the Kiehl's Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile foot race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA. These events will join in a series with several new, unique, human-powered races that traverse 135 miles in extreme environments and conditions, including the Brazil 135.
http://www.arrowheadultra.com/
Who is tougher than the Arrowhead?
Only the toughest dare apply!
***Update: The 2008 event is open for registration until November 15, 2007 closing date. The Minnesota DNR has set the participant limit to 75 overall and changed permit and trail marking requirements which contribute in part to an an entry fee increase. The gear check begins Sat. Feb 2, 2008 with a pre-race meeting on Sunday and race start of Monday Feb 4th through Wednesday the 6th. The selection of participants will be made before December 1st and a waiting list established for drop outs. See the registration form and rules pages for details.
The 2007 event was the coldest, ugliest race yet with only 10 finishers of 46 starters. The trail was bad just north of the checkpoint near Elephant Lake. We thought the groomed part of the trail south of Myrtle Lake would be better, but it was actually worse. The official temp at the airport during the start was -28F and -35F at low spots on the trail Monday night.
Check the http://www.arrowheadultra.com/bullet_clear.gifBlog (http://www.arrowheadultra.com/blogger/blogger.html) for more details. Please also check out and join our new Message Board http://www.arrowheadultra.com/bullet_clear.gifForums (http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/arrowheadultra)
The Arrowhead Winter Ultra is a non-profit human powered ultramarathon on bike, foot or skis, covering 135 miles across the Arrowhead Region of Northern Minnesota from International Falls near the Canadian border to Tower, MN. The course follows a scenic, hilly, State multi-purpose trail under extreme winter conditions the first Monday of February.
Completing the course is no small feat as winter temperatures in this area of Minnesota have been known to reach a record -60F degrees. No wonder the locals have dubbed their town the "Icebox of the Nation" and "Frostbite Falls".
There will be one race check point serving hot soup and water at a cabin about the midway point by Elephant Lake near the town of Orr. Otherwise, racers are fully self-supported with a cutoff time of 60 hours. Each racer is required to carry mandatory food, water and gear as outlined on the rules page to cover the 3 days and 2 nights outdoors. Participants and volunteers must review the http://www.arrowheadultra.com/bullet_clear.gif Handbook (http://www.arrowheadultra.com/handbook.htm) information on winter camping, frostbite and hypothermia before entering the event.
The race will have a few costs for permits, insurance, awards and other incidentals which we will pass on to the racers. There is no purse; however, every finisher receives a unique Arrowhead trophy. Every participant receives an Arrowhead t-shirt. Extra t-shirts can be ordered at the pre-race meeting. There will be three entry categories- bike, run or ski- that the racer may choose at the start of the race depending upon the trail and weather conditions. In addition, we will track times for fun and posterity in Overall, Men's and Women's categories, as well as the coveted Myrtle the Turtle award.
Above all, everyone is expected to enjoy a fun, challenging event!
The Arrowhead 135 Mile Ultramarathon is a founding member of the Badwater World Cup aka the "BAD 135" 135-Miles Worldwide initiative organized by AdventureCORPS, the producers of the Kiehl's Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile foot race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA. These events will join in a series with several new, unique, human-powered races that traverse 135 miles in extreme environments and conditions, including the Brazil 135.