This would be a truly cool vacation...
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This would be a truly cool vacation...
...and I don’t mean the temperature although that too would be a factor.
I just read this on the Asnes site.
https://www.en.asnes.com/asnes-expedition-amundsen/
The Amundsen Training Camp on pages 6-7 of the race form was more of interest to me than the actual race, they cover a lot of stuff in a couple of days...
THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF:
- How to appropriately pack the sled
- How to organize the camp, pitch the tent and secure the equipment
- Camp and tent routines
- Food and nutrition
- First aid in the winter / buddy rescue
- How to use the stove for winter use
- Navigate with GPS and map/compass
- Avalanche transceiver
- How to lead a team through the winter mountain (walking routines, breaks, food/drinks,
buddy check...)
I just read this on the Asnes site.
https://www.en.asnes.com/asnes-expedition-amundsen/
The Amundsen Training Camp on pages 6-7 of the race form was more of interest to me than the actual race, they cover a lot of stuff in a couple of days...
THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF:
- How to appropriately pack the sled
- How to organize the camp, pitch the tent and secure the equipment
- Camp and tent routines
- Food and nutrition
- First aid in the winter / buddy rescue
- How to use the stove for winter use
- Navigate with GPS and map/compass
- Avalanche transceiver
- How to lead a team through the winter mountain (walking routines, breaks, food/drinks,
buddy check...)
Last edited by Inspiredcapers on Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:50 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: This would be a truly cool vacation...
https://skimarathon.ca/
I know this is not as « badass » as the Asnes Expédition, but as anyone ever skied at this event? The Canadian Ski Mararhon is 2 day event that takes part literally in my backyard but somehow I never participated in it.
This is open to anyone and there is many categories. If you choose to complete the full 160 km in 2 days, one could add that to his resume when applying to participate in the Asnes Expedition.
I will finally participate this year and I am curious to know if there is anyone else on the forum that will as well.
I know this is not as « badass » as the Asnes Expédition, but as anyone ever skied at this event? The Canadian Ski Mararhon is 2 day event that takes part literally in my backyard but somehow I never participated in it.
This is open to anyone and there is many categories. If you choose to complete the full 160 km in 2 days, one could add that to his resume when applying to participate in the Asnes Expedition.
I will finally participate this year and I am curious to know if there is anyone else on the forum that will as well.
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Re: This would be a truly cool vacation...
A really good writeup of the Amundsen race here: https://altabackcountry.com/2019/10/21/ ... ngervidda/ - these guys have done it twice and done well both times. The rest of their blog is great too, they certainly have the Åsnes fever! Definitely seems a tough event, I like to ski without the time pressure of a race situation myself, but I agree it sounds like the race prep/tutorials would be a great learning opportunity.
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Re: This would be a truly cool vacation...
160 km on skis seems pretty badass to me.Nitram Tocrut wrote:https://skimarathon.ca/
I know this is not as « badass » as the Asnes Expédition, but as anyone ever skied at this event? The Canadian Ski Mararhon is 2 day event that takes part literally in my backyard but somehow I never participated in it.
This is open to anyone and there is many categories. If you choose to complete the full 160 km in 2 days, one could add that to his resume when applying to participate in the Asnes Expedition.
I will finally participate this year and I am curious to know if there is anyone else on the forum that will as well.
Keep us updated regarding training as well as the event.
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Re: This would be a truly cool vacation...
Hey Martin,Nitram Tocrut wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:01 pmhttps://skimarathon.ca/
I know this is not as « badass » as the Asnes Expédition, but as anyone ever skied at this event? The Canadian Ski Mararhon is 2 day event that takes part literally in my backyard but somehow I never participated in it.
This is open to anyone and there is many categories. If you choose to complete the full 160 km in 2 days, one could add that to his resume when applying to participate in the Asnes Expedition.
I will finally participate this year and I am curious to know if there is anyone else on the forum that will as well.
Check this out, I Believe this is the 1974 edition of that race in this awesome Jackrabitt film!
https://www.nfb.ca/film/jack_rabbit/
And I say it again, Asnes should make a ski with that old Jackrabitt face on it! He did so much for the sport all over North America, he is our greatest Norwegian!