Location:
Racer check-in and the pre-race meeting will take place at the Outdoor Adventure Center River House located in Index WA. The location of the race start will be announced at the pre-race meeting. The address for Outdoor Adventure Center River House is:
444 Ave A
Index, WA 98256
Phone: 425-883-9039
Toll Free: 1-800-282-4043
Fax: 360-793-1705
Email: info@outdooradventurecenter.com
Web: www.outdooradventurecenter.com
Directions:
From the East
Head west on Highway 2 past the town of Baring. Go a couple more miles - you will soon see a coffee stand on your left. Just after the coffee stand, you will go under a train overpass, then immediately turn right at the Index Cafe onto Index-Galena Rd. Go less than a mile - the road will curve right and go under a railroad bridge. You can now see the town of Index across the river. Take your first left onto the Index bridge. The River House is the first (red) building on the left as you enter town. Watch for our Wave Trek Rafting signs.
From the West
Head east on Highway 2 through the town of Goldbar. You will go over two bridges that cross the Skykomish River. After the 2nd bridge make a left at the Index Cafe; you are now on Index-Galena Rd. In less than a mile the road will curve right and go under a railroad bridge. You can now see the town of Index across the river. Take your first left onto the Index bridge. The River House is the first (red) building on the left as you enter town. Watch for our Wave Trek Rafting signs.
Parking:
Parking will be limited and we encourage participants to carpool to the event. When you arrive at the river house, you will be directed to one of three designated parking areas. Under no circumstances should you park on the residential streets in front of residences. This will result in your car being towed and will negatively impact our ability to hold these events.
Schedule: Saturday - May 30, 2009
6:00 AM Transition Area Opens/Racer Check In/Map Distribution
7:00 AM Pre-race Briefing
8:00 AM Race Start
2:00 PM First Finishers
5:00 PM Awards and Post Race Party
7:00 PM Last Finisher
Course:
We are very excited to have been invited to hold our first Trioba race in a beautiful new location. This area is stunning and is home to Washington’s newest wilderness area, Wild Sky.
Racers will see peaks all around them including Mt. Persis, Index, Baring, Gunn, and others. Participants should come prepared to ride roads and single-track, trek on roads, trails and through the forest, and rafting in big water. This will be a classic adventure race with all checkpoints obtained in sequential order. The course will consist of 20-30 miles of mountain biking, 10-15 miles of trekking, and 5-10 miles of white water rafting. The course will be completely navigation based, and teams should be proficient with using a map and compass in order to finish the course. This area is an adventure racer's paradise, and you will not want to miss it!
The rafting section will be lead by professional guides provided by the Outdoor Adventure Center. No experience or gear is necessary. May 30th is typically the biggest water weekend of the season. While we can’t guarantee water levels, we have made every effort to make this an unforgettable experience. We are not aware of any other race in North America that includes significant whitewater rafting. Like other service industries, whitewater guides compensation includes tips. If you have a great experience or have special requests for your guides (like beating the team ahead of you or hitting some big water), please consider tipping your guide.
While we are making every effort to provide every team their own raft, teams of less than 4 and teams later in the race may be combined with other teams for the rafting section.
If you have any questions please post them to the PNWAR forum under the Trioba heading so that all teams can benefit and questions to us are minimized.
Participant Responsibility Model:
TRIOBA endorses the Participant Responsibility Model wherein participants take primary responsibility for their own safety. Participants are encouraged to acquire the skills and experience required to safely participate in all of the various activities that can be part of adventure racing. Participants are expected to be aware of their own limitations and exercise good judgment while still challenging themselves. Race Directors will strive to provide participants with adequate information regarding the activities involved in its events, while still retaining as much of the mystery and "adventure" that defines adventure racing.
The gear list should NOT be considered all that is necessary to safely participate in our events. You are required to make a personal assessment of your abilities and requirements for each event. You should carry with you all the gear that you believe is necessary to safely complete the event.
Divisions:
The race is open to 2, 3 and 4 person teams. Only 4 person coed teams will be considered a premier category and eligible for awards/prizing. If you need help putting together a team try the Team Finder at the PNWAR forum.
Races Fees:
| Before May 10, 2009 | $150 per person |
| May 10, 2009 until May 16, 2009 | $175 per person |
| May 17, 2009 and after | $190 per person |
Race fees include land use fees/permits, taxes, high-quality maps, all equipment necessary for rafting section, insurance, post-race party including food and drink, prizes, give-a-ways, and one unbelievable adventure race!
Registration closes at 12:00AM on May 25th 2009
Cancellation:
$30 fee per person if before May 1st
No refunds after May 1st
Prizes (for 4-Person Co-ed teams):
1st Place: Free entry into September 18th-20th Trioba 24-30hr race Great prizes and gear from our sponsors |
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3rd Place: |
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* All certificates for discounted entry are for each individual racer and not the entire team. |
Awards Ceremony:
There will be an awards ceremony for the race. Prizes will be awarded and there will also be some great food and drinks available to all racers. All teams that are eligible for prizes must be present at the awards ceremony. We recommend that all teams stick around for the awards ceremony to congratulate the winning teams and take part in this festive atmosphere!
Lodging:
| BUSINESS/CONTACT | Location | WEB SITE |
| Maggie's Cabin | Baring | www.thecabinatbaring.com |
| Rusted Sun Retreat | Baring | www.rustedsunretreat.com |
| A River Runs Through It A Stones Throw B & B |
Baring/Index | www.greatgetaways.com |
| A Cabin on the Sky | Index | www.cabinonthesky.com |
| Blue Sky Ranch | Index | www.indexcabinrentals.com |
| Rosehill Manor | Index | www.therosehillmanor.com |
| Sky Cabins | Index | www.skycabins.com |
| Wild Lily Ranch | Index | www.wildlilyranch.com |
| Cascadia Inn | Skykomish | www.historiccascadia.com |
| Harmony Lodge | Skykomish | www.harmony-lodge.com |
| Dutch Cup Motel | Sultan | www.dutchcup.com |
Campgrounds:
| BUSINESS/CONTACT | Location | WEB SITE |
| All Seasons Rec Rentals | Monroe | www.asrrentals.com |
| Gold Bar Nature Trails | Gold Bar | www.gbnt.org |
| McDaniel Mobile & RV | Gold Bar | |
| Skyland Ranch | Gold Bar | www.skylandranch.org |
Support Crews:
The race will not require a support crew, and no teams will be allowed to receive support from any person not racing. However, friends and family and any other spectators are encouraged to attend the race, and there will be ample opportunities for these people to watch the race. If friends and family would like to be more involved than a spectator, we are always looking for more volunteers for the event.
Volunteers:
Volunteering is an excellent way to get the feel and experience of an adventure race if you are unsure if you would like to participate. Also, friends and family of racers that are planning on coming to the race are encouraged to volunteer. Adventure racing would not be possible without the help of volunteers, and Trioba is currently looking for outdoor-minded volunteers that are willing to help with the race! All volunteers that can help for the duration of the race will receive a certificate for 50% off any Trioba event and food after the race
There will be a pre-race volunteer meeting after the racer's pre-race meeting, around 7:00AM on Saturday morning. If you would like to be a part of this exciting new event, please contact Trioba at volunteer@trioba.com
Rules:
The Rules for the Trioba Wild Sky Sprint Adventure Race are intended to maximize the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Please review and follow the rules!
If you have any questions please review the frequently asked question section of our website, post a question on the PNWAR forum, or email us at info@trioba.com
