May 26, 2009 - RESULTS WITH SPLITS AND PHOTO GALLERIES -- I have updated the results to include split times. There are also race reports and photo galleries being added to the site. Be the first to view the latest news via our Twitter account: www.twitter.com/mr_momar.
May 24, 2009 - FINAL RESULTS -- Thank you to all of the racers, volunteers, and sponsors for being part of the MOMAR! Click here to view the results. Photo galleries will be posted soon. THANK YOU!!!
May 22, 2009 - RACE START LOCATION -- The secret start location has been revealed! Alice Lake Provincial Park is it! Enduro starts at 9am and Sport at 9:45. The Finish is in Downtown Squamish at Pavilion Park.
May 21, 2009 - LAST MINUTE STUFF -- We will have massage therepy team at the finish line! Get a massage right after the race and feel revived in time for the afterparty!
We will have a bus shuttle that will transport you to and from the afterparty. Details at Friday night registration.
Please remember that the start location will be revealed on Friday night. If you are unable to make registration, be sure to email info@mindovermountain.com or text me at 604.999.3331 for details. I will also post the location on TWITTER.
May 18, 2009 - ON TWITTER -- I'm posting some course teasers on Twitter. Check it out...
May 16, 2009 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! -- We still need 10-15 more volunteers for the MOMAR. PLEASE HELP US by asking your friends and family to help out as a checkpoint marshall! Send them to the Volunteer Page to sign up. If you already bought them a dinner ticket, we will give you a full refund. Plus the get a shirt and this year's shirt is HOT!
May 16, 2009 - FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION -- It is ok for one person from your team to check in the entire team. Just make sure you bring everyone's signed waiver, medical form, and rappeling certification (if required).
May 11, 2009 - RACER INFORMATION PACKAGE -- Racers, please download the Detailed Racer Information Package. The Waivers and Medical Form is included. Please complete these forms and bring them to Friday night registration.
May 11, 2009 - LIST OF REGISTERED RACERS -- Here is the List of Registered Racers as of May 11th. Please review the list and if there are any changes please email the details to info@mindovermountain.com.
May 11, 2009 - BIKE CHECK STARTS ON FRIDAY -- Racers, you can take your bike to one of the approved bike shops starting on Friday, May 15th. Scroll down to see the list of official shops.
May 6, 2009 - WHERE TO EAT ON FRIDAY -- The Howe Sound Inn and Brewery (location of Friday Night Registration) will be offering a carbo load dinner on the Friday before the race. Put dinner at the pub into your plans and start the trash talkin' with your fellow competitors! Featured dinner options include: Tomato Linguini served with a chorizo sausage and topped with julienne zucchini and freshly grated parmesan cheese OR Chicken Penne Pesto with with Julienne carrots topped with roasted pine nuts and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Both dinners come with a warm garlic bread.
May 5, 2009 - PURCHASE EXTRA DINNER TICKETS -- Extra dinner tickets can now be purchased online. Tickets must be purchased by May 18th. Once ordered, you can pick them up at Friday night registration. Click here to purchase.
May 5, 2009 - RAPPELLING CLINICS -- For those of you that still need to get your rappelling certification, Squamish Rock Guides is willing to offer a last minute clinic on Friday, May 22nd, in the afternoon. Please email info@mindovermountain.com if you are interested and if we have at least two people, Colin will run a session.
You can also go to the Romper Room in Nanaimo as they are signing people off as well.
April 26, 2009 - RANDOM NOTES -- Over 200 racers have already signed up. The rappel site is beyond amazing. Lots of wicked XC single track. No 'real' orienteering section, but lots of self navigation from one CP to the next. DJ Q-Pid is booked to rock the after-party. Volunteers are still needed! Let's raise some good money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!
Mar 1, 2009 - WHERE TO STAY -- We have made a block booking at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewery. To make a reservation, call 1-800-919-2537, quote #31828, and let them know you are with the MOMAR. A two night minimum is required. Rooms are limited so book early.
Feb 15, 2009 - NO RAPPEL FOR THE SPORT COURSE -- The preliminary course design has been completed by Jen Segger and it has now been determined that there will NOT be a rappel for the Sport (30km) participants.
January 1, 2009 - REGISTRATION OPENS! -- It's time to sign up! The first 50 people to sign up for BOTH races will recieve a free Helly Hansen Cool tech top--a $40 value!
December 3, 2008 - NEW SHORT COURSE ADDED -- In addition to the 50km full course, we are adding a short "Sport" Course to this year's race. With a distance of 30km, this race will appeal to the newbie racer or one that is looking to rip it up in 3-6 hours.
IMPORTANT RAPPEL INFO!
As a result of the increased technical aspect, all racers need to have the proper skills BEFORE coming to the race. There will be NO skill test given on the Friday night. Every racer much come to the race with the proper certification. To be considered certified, racers must meet ONE of the following criteria:
1) You get signed off by an ACMG guide
2) You did the MOMAR Squamish last year in 2007 or 2008
3) You show a certificate from another adventure race that had a comparable rappel stage
4) You took a clinic by the Squamish Rock Guide or another climbing company
5) NEW - You get signed off by your local climbing gym
We are also requiring every racer to come with their own rappelling equipment. The following items are now added to the gear list:
- Certified rock climbing harness (e.g. Metolius Safe-Tech)
- 2 locking carabiners
- 1 belay/rappel device (e.g. Black Diamond ATC or ATC XP) No figure 8’s!
- 1 shoulder length climbing sling
- Long fingered gloves (bike gloves ok)
- Helmet (bike helmet ok)
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