Timber Doodle Adventure Race
25 April 2009

For those of you who are unaware the Timber Doodle is another name for the American Woodcock - being a bird we are working on adding several ropes elements to the race course to get you un into the air!

This 10 hour race for teams of two will begin at Dexter Park in Wood County Wisconsin (near Pittsville) will consist of the aforementioned Ropes Elements, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, and Canoeing. The usual team challenges will also be found throughout the race course.

It is a USARA Sanctioned race for teams of two, with male, female, and co-ed divisions.

Look to the sidebar on the left for a link to the registration page!
Contact David Puhl with any questions at dpuhl999@uwsp.edu
See you at the race!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Gear List

Here is the gear list for the 2009 Timber Doodle!

For a downloadable file go the this webpage!

Mandatory Team Gear:
First Aid Kit:
Medical Tape
Adhesive Bandages (4)
Mole Skin (1” X 1” Minimum)
Antibiotic Ointment Packet (2)
Oral Pain Reliever (2 Adult Doses)
Electrolyte Replacement Tablets
Waterproof Map Case
Writing Utensil
Compass (1 Per Person Reccomended)
Small Folding Knife
Cell Phone (Turned Off)
Waterproof Container for Cell Phone (Ziplocks are OK)
Waterproof Matches or Lighter
Headlamp (1 Spare Set of Batteries)
Tire Pump
Bike Multi-tool
Tire Lever
Chain Repair Tool

Mandatory Personal Gear:
60 oz. Fluid Container
Whistle
Long Pants
Waterproof Jacket (Pants Also Recommended)
Long Sleeve Synthetic Shirt
Full-finger Leather Gloves (Thick, for Ropes Elements)
Emergency Blanket

Mountain Bike Gear:
Mountain Bikes (Mountain or Hybrid Tires Only)
Approved Mountain Bike Helmet
Spare Tube
Rear Light

Optional Gear: The following gear will be provided by the Adventure Racing Club. However if you have your own gear and would simply prefer to use that just let us know!
Ropes Gear:
Climbing Harness
Locking Carabineers
Canoe Gear:
Canoe
PFDs
Paddles
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