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In 2008, Too Cool brings a newer, cooler Big Chill Adventure Race back to beautiful Bastrop, Texas. This year we will offer both a sport and an adventure class. Expect 6-12 hours of river paddling, trekking and biking in the sport class with beginner to intermediate navigation.  The adventure class will feature intermediate to advanced navigation and have race participants river paddling, trekking and biking for up to 24 hours.  Of course, participants can expect ropes and special tests along the way as well as over $2,000 dollars in awards and prizes!  The race will happen rain, snow, or shine, so be prepared for any type of weather.  No support is necessary for this race.  Race headquarters will be next to the swimming pool at Bastrop State Park. "Too Cool" has booked 12 extra tent camping sites at the Deer Run camping area. Please contact Too Cool us as soon as possible at art@toocoolracing.com to reserve a padded site. There is plenty of room for primitive camping in the t/a area, but padded sites w/ tables must be reserved through us.  We highly recommend you reserve something soon, because this is a very popular park.  Come join us and you will see why! 

 

 

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Race Times/Fees: 6-12 Hour Category

Race Date:    January 26, 2008
Check in/Boat Drop:   6pm-9pm Friday 25th or 7-9am Saturday, 26th
Pre-Race Meeting:   9:15 AM Saturday, 26th
Race Start:   10am Saturday, 26th
Race Cut-off:   10am Sunday, 27th
Awards:    8:00pm Saturday, 26th
Teams:   4 person co-ed (any 2,3, or 4 person team is accepted, but awards & prizes will go to top five 4 person co-ed teams only.)
Entry Fee:   Normal registration (Dec. 2nd-Jan. 11th) $120 per person
Late Registration (jan 12th-Jan. 21st) $130 per person
   

No registration after 1/22/08 to allow time to get maps.

  * USARA Membership is required for this event.  Annual memberships will be available at check-in for $35, or you may purchase a single event membership for $8.  Membership also available at www.usara.com
Fee Includes:   race entry, park entries, schwag (only guaranteed with normal registration deadline), awards.

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  Disciplines:

Mountain Biking:   Mix of jeep trails, dirt roads, and pavement.
Trekking/Navigation:   Navigation throughout all disciplines.
River Paddling:   Bring your own boats. 
Special Tests   Yup!
     

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Awards:         

The top five 4-person coed teams will receive awards.  

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Required Gear:

Each Team: You may be asked to carry any or all of this equipment at anytime during the race

First Aid Kit
Compass
Basic Roamer AR or1:24,000 UTM Ruler
Pen or pencil
Lighter or waterproof matches

Fully charged cell phone in waterproof bag

Boats: kayaks/canoes of your choice (A limited number of canoes are available through Cook's Canoes for $35 each with drop off and pick up included.  Contact Neal at 512-276-7767 or nealcook2000@yahoo.com for more details.) Also several kayaks are available through Rising Phoenix Adventures
extra headlamp

Each Person: You may be asked to carry any or all of this equipment at anytime during the race

Food (must be able to carry 12hrs worth)/ Water (50oz or more)
Mountain Bike
Mountain Bike Helmet
Bicycle Headlamp
Red Blinky Light
Emergency Blanket
Whistle
Paddle
PFD (type III)
Headlamp
Waterproof Jacket
Long Sleeve Fleece

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  Recommended Gear:

       Waterproof pants
       Wet or dry suit
       Map Case
       Dry bag
       Bicycle patch kit/ spare tubes
       Bicycle air pump
       Duct tape
       Extra batteries
       Sun Glasses (for eye protection, and to look cool)  
       A few bucks added 1/21/08

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