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Are you ready to get up and get out? Think you are tough enough for the Too Cool challenge?
Back for it's 8th year running, The Big Chill Adventure Race offers something for veterans and beginners alike. We serve up all new stuff this year as well as some old favorites plus all the things you have come to expect from us... a tough as nails race, awesome shwagg, cool special tests, and more. Back to the 'Chill' this year is Too Cool's famous "skip point". Teams that bring in 5 canned goods per racer are permitted to skip a checkpoint during the race. Donations directly benefit the victims of the Central Texas wildfires. The race will happen rain, snow, or shine, so be prepared for any type of weather. Race headquarters will be at South Shore Park at Lake Bastrop. If you need camping, we highly recommend you reserve tent sites or cabins soon because this is a very popular park.
We set the bar high...now it's up to you to reach it!
Big Chill Sprint Race: Teams of 2 or 3 will run, bike, paddle, facing team challenges and obstacles along the way. This course is designed for the beginner in mind! Too Cool will be providing the boats (real hard sided canoes), racers just need to have a bike and a camelbak! Be prepared for approximately 1-2 miles of paddling, 8-10 miles of biking, and 3-5 miles of trekking plus some surprises. Estimated winning time is 2 hours. Stay for the after party where we tap the keg, break open the refreshments and warm up the band. We will cap this race at 75 teams. Please register early.
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Race Date: |
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January 21, 2012 |
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Check In:
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6-9 pm Friday 20th, 6:30-8 am Saturday 21st |
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Pre-Race Meeting: |
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8:30 am Saturday 21st |
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Race Start:
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9 am Saturday 21st |
After Party:
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noon Saturday 21st
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Awards: |
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approx 1 pm Saturday 21st
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Teams: |
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2/3 person co-ed, male, female, masters and solos* (with director approval and own boat) |
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Entry Fee: |
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Recession Buster: $80 per racer by November 15, 2011 |
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Normal Registration: $90 per racer by January 3, 2012 |
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Late Registration: $100 per racer after January 3rd, 2012 |
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Fee Includes: |
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Land use fees, park entries, schwag (may not be included with late registration), high quality maps, post race refreshments and beer, awards and prizes, obstacles and mystery events, canoes/paddles/PFDs, (*soloists must provide their own boats), EMT, finisher award |
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Registration: |
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 (mail in registration)
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Big Chill 12 hour Adventure Race: This year's course will include paddling, mountain biking on roads, jeep trails and single track, basic orienteering, urban racing, scavenger hunt and special tests. Be prepared for approximately 4-6 miles of paddling, 20-25 miles of biking and 6-8 miles of trekking. Estimated winning time is 7 hours. The Big Chill 12 hr is the perfect race for those folks looking to move up from our sprints. |
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Race Date: |
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January 21, 2012
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Check In:
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6-9 pm Friday 20th, 6:30-7:30 am Saturday 21st |
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Pre-Race Meeting: |
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8:30 am Saturday 21st |
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Race Start: |
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9:00 am Saturday 21st |
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Race Cut-Off: |
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2 am Sunday 22nd |
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Awards: |
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after top 3 teams come in
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Teams: |
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2/3/4 person co-ed, male, female, masters and solos (with director approval) |
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Entry Fee: |
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Recession Buster: $125 per racer by November 15, 2011
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Normal Registration: $135 per racer by January 3rd, 2012
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Late Registration: $145 per racer after January 3rd, 2012 |
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Fee Includes: |
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Land use fees, park entries, schwag (may not be included with late registration), high quality mytopo maps, EMT, post race refreshments, awards and prizes |
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Registration: |
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(mail in registration) |
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Big Chill 18 hour Adventure Race:
This year's course will include paddling, mountain biking on roads,
jeep trails and single track, orienteering, urban racing,
scavenger hunt and special tests. Be prepared for approximately 8-10 miles of paddling, 30-40 miles of biking and 15-18 miles of trekking. Estimated winning time is 14 hours. Please leave yourself 1 hr before prerace to drop off bikes. Racers will be bussed to start of race. This is the adventure race your mother warned you about...come prepared!
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Race Date: |
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January 21-22nd, 2012
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Check In:
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6-9 pm Friday 20th, 6:30-7:00 am Saturday 21st |
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Pre-Race Meeting: |
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7:30 am Saturday 21st |
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Race Start: |
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8:00 am Saturday 21st |
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Race Cut-Off: |
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2 am Sunday 22nd |
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Awards: |
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after top 3 teams come in
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Teams: |
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2/3/4 person co-ed, male, female, masters and solos (with director approval) |
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Entry Fee: |
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Recession Buster: $140 per racer by November 15, 2011
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Normal Registration: $150 per racer by January 3rd, 2012
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Late Registration: $160 per racer after January 3rd, 2012 |
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Fee Includes: |
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Land
use fees, park entries, schwag (may not be included with late
registration), high quality mytopo maps, EMT, post race refreshments,
awards and prizes |
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Registration: |
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(mail in registration) |
Boat Rental:
18 hr course may rent boats from Rising Phoenix. Contact jcline824@austin.rr.com or call 512 677-2305.
12 hr course may rent from Cook's Canoes. Contact 512 276-7767 for reservations
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Awards:
All categories that have 5 or more teams will be awarded 1st-3rd place prizes, Categories that have 2-4 teams competing will be awarded 1st place awards and prizes. We reserve the right to combine categories for prize/award purposes.
Chuys Challenge-new this year we are putting together prize packages for the top 3 teams that bring in the most canned food! Look for prizes from Chuys, Kongko custom hats, Hi Tec, BSS and more!
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Required Gear For Each Team:
Pen or pencil
Fully charged cell phone in waterproof bag
First Aid Kit (12 & 18 hr course only)
Compass (12 & 18 hr course only)
1:24,000 UTM Ruler or Basic Roamer (12 & 18 hr course only)
Extra Headlamp (12 & 18 hr course only)
Digital Camera and the ability to use it (12 & 18 hr course only-cell phone camera is acceptable)
Cash, at least $10 (12 & 18 hr course only)
Boat(s), non motorized (12 & 18 hr Course only)
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Required Gear For Each Person: Food and Water
Mountain Bike
Mountain Bike Helmet
Waterproof jacket (12 & 18 hr course only)
Long Sleeve Fleece (12 & 18 hr course only)
Bicycle Headlamp (12 & 18 hr course only)
Red Blinky Light (12 & 18 hr course only)
Emergency Blanket (12 & 18 hr course only)
Paddle (12 & 18 hr course only)
PFD (12 & 18 hr course only)
Headlamp (12 & 18 hr course only)
Strobe/Glow Stick (18 hr Course only)
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Recommended Gear:
Trail Shoes
Hydration Pack
Waterproof pants
Wet or dry suit
Map Case
Dry bag
Bicycle patch kit/ spare tubes
Bicycle air pump
Duct tape
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