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ODB · 01-19-2005, 08:20 AM

In adventure races the climbing is usually a small part and organizers normally provide equipment (including the one I'm training for). I have a few pieces that I have collected over the years but I don't do enough climbing that I've gone out and bought my own set-up. What will wind up happening is that I will have to buy the set up for about a half-hours use and I'm not sure when I will use it again. The race is also considering making us get family band radios for the race - yet, another expense. The entry fee is already $140 per person. The equipment needs could easily double that and this from someone who has tons of gear. I'm wondering if this isn't part of the fall out over the competitor being killed at Primal Quest last year.

01-19-2005, 08:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
ODB Outdoor Guru Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 6,439	In adventure races the climbing is usually a small part and organizers normally provide equipment (including the one I'm training for). I have a few pieces that I have collected over the years but I don't do enough climbing that I've gone out and bought my own set-up. What will wind up happening is that I will have to buy the set up for about a half-hours use and I'm not sure when I will use it again. The race is also considering making us get family band radios for the race - yet, another expense. The entry fee is already $140 per person. The equipment needs could easily double that and this from someone who has tons of gear. I'm wondering if this isn't part of the fall out over the competitor being killed at Primal Quest last year. __________________ * Today's mighty oak was once just some nut who held his ground! Arkansas Outside Blog** With most men, unbelief in one thing springs from blind belief in another.