So I've posted the team map on the team page, which shows all the currently registered teams and where they are coming from.  We've got a nice spread so far.  We've gone much farther west than last year, and I'm a bit disappointed there are no upper northeast teams yet, but keeping a watchful eye as the registrations are starting to slowly ramp up again as we approach the deadline.

We are excited to be partnering with on of the most respected adventure companies in the country.  Pura Vida Adventures does it all, and they will be bringing that expertise to fruition for some of the more adventures--and secret--sections of this year's Atomic Adventure Race presented by Fuji Bikes.  We're elated to bring Joe Moerschbaecher and company into the already huge race staff tasked with providing you guys for one of the greatest adventure racing experiences of the year.

At the same time, Pura Vida Adventures is extending discounts to Atomic AR participants to their camps and clinics:

• $25 discount for a single day clinic
• $50 discount for a two day clinic
• $75 discount for a three day camp
• $100 discount for five day camp

5 Day Adventure Racing Camp:

• March 24th-28th 2010

3 Day camps:

• March 26th, 27th and 28th;
• April 30th-May 1st;
• May 7th-9th

This is exactly the sort of preparation that will ramp up your chances of success at the Atomic.  For more details, check their website.

Additionally, they are providing the following discounts to Atomic Adventure Race participants for gear:

• Take $5 off any item $50 or less.
  
• Take $10 off any item from $51-$75
• Take $15 off any item from $75-$100 in price.
• Take $20 off any item that is $101 or more.

That's 20% off folks!  Check out their store here.

Welcome aboard Pura Vida Adventures!

Hammer Nutrition is once again joining the Atomic Adventure Race as a Gold Sponsor.

They came in hot into last year's race supporting us in our new-born form, and now they are back, boasting new and improved products for you guys to try out.

They will be providing all new flavors of Recoverite (which you guys will most certainly need) and Endurolytes to ALL racers.  On the course, freshly mixed Heed for all.  Additionally, Hammer Nutrition is giving Atomic AR participants a 15% off discount on their first order (Note: Go ahead and get some Endurolytes--an item on the recommended gear list--beforehand and save some cash).

Okay, so a follow up on the canoe outfitter saga.  Many of you guys were asking about canoe rentals as of late, and rightfully so.  I asked all of you to hold off because we may have an official outfitting partner with cost savings and conveniences included.

On the backend, I was attempting to negotiate a deal with one of the many outfitters in the area whereby you guys would not have to pick up and transport your rental boats (it would be delivered and picked up for you).  Unfortunately, due to the time of year and location, we could not come to terms.  Rather than attempting a third outfitter, I am choosing to put out the full list and encourage you to pursue your own rentals for which you will be responsible.

I'm sorry for my inability to get this piece of the event to work out in the best way possible for everybody, but I could not ask you guys to wait in limbo any longer as the race will soon be upon us and May is the up season for outfitters.

Canoe Outfitters are posted here (part of the main menu on the left).