OVERVIEW:
MOMAR 101 is for new and experienced Adventure Racers who would like a
comprehensive introduction to the adventure racing and navigation skills needed
to successfully complete a MOMAR race and other shorter adventure races. The course
offering is easy enough for beginning racers, and challenging enough for those
who want to polish more advanced racing and navigation skills. Be prepared for
plenty of inside MOMAR racing tips!
MEETING
LOCATION:
Vancouver Clinic: North Vancouver.
Mt Seymour Park Lower Parking Lot on Anne MacDonald Way, just off Mt Seymour Road
near the park entrance
Squamish
Clinic: Alice Lake
Nanaimo Clinic:
TBA
Duncan Clinic: TBA
Victoria
Clinic: Mt. Douglas Park, Victoria, BC
Courtenay
Clinic: Comox Dam on the Comox Logging Road. Location of Cumberland MOMAR
trek and orienteering sections!
TOPICS:
We will start with a review of the Mind Over Mountain race series and
the disciplines and skills required to participate in a MOMAR. Next we will look
at the Three T's of adventure racing in more detail. Training, Teamwork and Tenacity.
With this motto in mind we will we will embark on a number of exercises to demonstrate
effective techniques to prepare you for your first MOMAR experience, or improve
your performance to the next level.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
Basic familiarity with the MOMAR format and disciplines and
review the Three T's.
-
Training: We will evaluate current skill and fitness levels and discuss training
methods. We will place particular emphasis on navigation, including map and compass
skills.
- Teamwork: MOMAR is not just about solo racing so we will cover
selecting and working with your team mates before, during and after a race.
-
Tenacity: Adventure racing is a gritty sport where you need to dig deep to
pull though the tough moments. Learn how to anticipate, prepare for and overcome
the challenges in a race when you may not be sure you can carry on.
NAVIGATION
TOPICS :
We will address such navigation topics as compass use, declination,
orienting the map, map reading skills, orienteering terminology, staying “in touch”
with the map, how to approach AR navigation, and the differences in navigating
for the trek, bike and paddle legs. We will also be offering help on how to recover
from being “lost” (relocating) and how to navigate faster and with more accuracy.
FEE:
The cost of this course is $40.
WHAT
YOU GET:
* 4-5 hours of quality instruction
* Course
materials will include a student guide covering the topics of the course, information
about map and compass use and Adventure Racing navigation
HOW
TO REGISTER:
Online registration only (go to the Clinics Page to find the link). Please register early as space is very limited. Class are limited
to 8 participants. If you have difficulty registering online, please call 604-999-3331
or email info@mindovermountain.com.
FAQs:
How
long will it take?
The course will take approximately 4-5 hours. Often the
enthusiasm of participants means that the course will go on longer to ensure you’ve
had all your questions answered and that you’re comfortable with the navigation.
Please plan to stay for the entire time, even if we run overtime.
How
should I dress and what should I bring?
You should be prepared for any
type of weather, and we will be working outside the whole time. Bring some sturdy
hiking shoes or adventure race specific footwear (trail runners). Bring a small
pack, such as a camelback for carrying water, a snack and extra clothes if the
weather is cool. Please bring a compass, pencil and whistle with you. Basically,
if it’s in the MOMAR gear list you should have it with you, except paddling gear
of course.
What
about a compass?
You should have a base-plate style orienteering compass
that has a declination adjustment screw on it, such as the Suunto M3. A declination
adjustable sighting-compass (has a flip-up lid with a sighting mirror) is fine,
but more than what is needed. Compasses without declination adjustment are not
recommended.
