Join Frontier Adventure Racing and
Esprit Rafting this winter for an
intensive week of adventure race training in the coastal mountain village of
Jalcomulco, Mexico.
This tropical, all-inclusive adventure race training week will feature Lawrence Foster,
one of North America’s top adventure racers,
Trisha Westman, respected Canadian
multi-sport athlete, and Geoff Langford, owner and race director of Frontier Adventure Racing.
An extensive adventure race training curriculum has been developed which focuses on the skills and knowledge required to complete your first race and/or take you to the next level in competitiveness. The “Week of Adventure” skills
development week will feature workshops and certifications in navigation, ropes,
wilderness first aid, flatwater and whitewater paddling techniques, swiftwater rescue, mountain biking and more! Taught by these internationally renowned veterans of adventure racing, along with the paddling and ropes experts of
Esprit, you will be exposed to the tips, tricks and lessons learned from some of the biggest and most challenging events in the world.
Combine your training with an adventurous getaway and cultural experience!
The idyllic mountain village of Jalcomulco is nestled in the Sierra Madre
mountains, between Veracruz on the eastern coast and Mexico City, on the banks
of one of the best whitewater rivers in Mexico, surrounded by pure wilderness,
thrilling mountain bike trails, and nail-biting cliffs and gorges!
You will stay in a sprawling hacienda hosted by the Rodriguez family, eating
traditional Mexican food and practicing your Spanish. The hacienda is very
comfortable and clean, featuring an inner tropical courtyard, pool, hot showers
and hammock bar. An air conditioned hotel option upgrade is also available.
Once you arrive in Veracruz, everything from your private
transportation to your freshly prepared meals, hacienda style
accommodation, professional instruction and guide services are
all taken care of, so that you can concentrate on the purpose of
your week in Mexico - train hard and have fun exploring Mexico!
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All training and certifications |
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All paddling equipment (helmets, lifejackets, paddles,
kayaks, rafts) |
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Most ropes equipment (ropes, harnesses,
helmets and biners - bring your own descending and ascending
devices) |
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All accommodation (B&B, hacienda style)
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All freshly prepared meals. Special dietary requests are
welcome. |
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Private ground transportation, including airport shuttle |
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Internationally certified professional guides and
instructors are always available and on call.
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All camping equipment (except for personal sleeping bag and
pad) |
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A sprint race to wrap up the week |
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Paddling Technique Improvement (flatwater)
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Whitewater Paddling Technique (rafts & inflatables)
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Navigation |
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Ropes (rappelling, ascending, knots)
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Swiftwater Rescue certification |
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Wilderness First Aid |
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Mountain Biking |
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For a more detailed listing of the training schedule,
click here. |
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COST: $1295 USD, everything included, just get yourself to Veracruz |
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WHEN: Saturday, March 4 (arrival day) to Sunday March 12 (departure day) |
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DOSSIER:
Week of Adventure Jalcomulco March 06 Dossier (PDF) |
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BIOS: To see bios for Lawrence, Geoff, Trisha and
more, click here. |
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REGISTRATION:
NOW OPEN!
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Only 16 spots available. |
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The first 5
registrations get a FAR gift pack including a Salomon 100 pack and a Princeton Tec headlamp!
Already scooped! |
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$295 USD deposit required to book |
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$1000 USD balance due Jan 31, 2006. |
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WHERE: Jalcomulco, Mexico, nestled in the Sierra Madres between Mexico City and coastal Veracruz.
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