Events

AR’s NAVIGATION ESSENTIALS is a navigation skills workshop starting from the basics i.e. what exactly are lines of longitude, latitude and how do degrees, minutes and seconds fit in; to direction of travel and advanced practical examples taking into account “real life” situations.

The NAVChallenge is a three-hour orienteering race open to both mountain bikers and trail runners. It is an outdoor adventure for all levels of mountain bikers and trail runners regardless of whether or not you have prior experience in orienteering or navigation.

Race Venue: Mankele MTB Track (Outside Nelspruit, Mpumalanga); Race Date: 10 April 2010; Race Distance: 80 km
Team Format: Any combination

Entry for the First Ascent Mast Challenge on Saturday, 17th April is now open (from 1 February 2010). The 11km route ascends from the Tokai Picnic area to the Summit of Constantiaberg. The race is against the clock and against gravity – 900 metres of it! This is a unique challenge, with a limited entry field. Trail run, MTB ride and both.

The Garmin Wartrail challenge presented by PURE ADVENTURES is now open for the maverick, crazy, brave-hearted, extreme eco-athlete. Utilizing an extreme adventure sports terrain in the South African heartland – the North Eastern Cape – a new dimension in adventure sports opens to reveal a balanced multi-sports adventure.

Steve has selected a format to be as inclusive as possible; hardcore wikus van heerden types and keen been but clueless newbies will both find it a challenging and rewarding experience. Event date is 23 & 24 January 2010