Sponsors
Merrell
What began in the Green Mountains of Vermont in 1981, now roams, hikes, splashes, jumps, races and plays all over the world. Merrell has redefined what “outdoor” means, combining modern design, legendary comfort, and proven performance to create footwear and apparel that are at home on the trail or out on the town.
Merrell invites everyone outside by making it easier to get there.
Wigwam
Wigwam, based in Sheboygan, WI, is an authentic American brand that designs, manufactures and markets socks that America grew up with.
Visit www.wigwam.com for more information.
Zanfel Laboratories, Inc.
Zanfel Laboratories, Inc., is dedicated to producing high-quality dermatological consumer products. The premier product developed by this laboratory is Zanfel™. Zanfel™ Poison Ivy-Oak Wash is the only product clinically shown to remove poison ivy, oak and sumac (urushiol) from the skin after breakout and relieve itching within seconds of washing. Zanfel is sold in first aid sections of pharmacies nationwide and is available online through our website www.zanfel.com.
Zanfel’s sponsorship of this team is in effort to support the hundreds of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who come into contact with poison ivy, oak or sumac each year through their outdoor activities. Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac reactions afflict some 55 million people yearly in the U.S. Our goal is to help you identify these plants so you can avoid them and educate you on actions to take if you’ve been exposed to them. Visit our website www.zanfel.com to learn about the plants, find answers to your frequently asked questions about poison ivy-oak-sumac, and learn about how Zanfel can help relieve the biggest itch you may ever encounter.
Klear Water
KlearWater water treatment is a safe, fast acting, and powerful water treatment containing active Chlorine Dioxide.
The KlearWater formula is the only pre-measured, pre-mixed, active, Chlorine Dioxide water treatment available in the world today. www.klearwater.com
Powerbar
The leader in sports nutrition since 1986 provides you with the energy to be great, no matter what the challenge. www.powerbar.com
Montbell
MontBell is the brainchild of Isamu Tatsuno , who is the founder and CEO of the largest outdoor clothing and equipment manufacturer and retailer in Japan and Asia. Tatsuno has been an avid outdoor enthusiast, skiing, paddling, and climbing mountains all around the world for most of his life. www.montbell.us
Zoot Sports
Since 1983, Zoot Sports began making performance apparel that catered to elite athletes competing in the emerging sport of Triathlon. With over two decades of
multisport apparel design and manufacturing, Zoot Sports has established
itself as the premier apparel brand in the endurance multisport market.
www.zootsports.com
Ellsworth Mountain Bikes
Only the finest materials, 5-axis CNC machining, aerospace CAD/CAM development and manufacturing standards are employed in bringing each model to life. Ellsworth finishes frames in our tough-as-nails shot-peened and anodized surface with laser-etched graphics; it costs more, but our frames will last a lifetime, and so will the finish-why bother with anything else?
www.ellsworthbikes.com
Headsweats
Headsweats Perspiration Technology Headwear ® was founded in the fall of 1999 by shoe industry veteran and obsessed cyclist, Alan Romick. Frustrated by the perils of heavy sweat blindness, migrating sunscreen, and odd sunburn pattern on his head through his helmet, he set out to develop headgear that worked. Encouraged by the constant feedback within the local cycling community, he took the best attributes of what was available and improved on them. Starting with one product — The Classic — available at first in just four colors, Alan’s products quietly became elite athlete’s secret weapon around the world, eventually expanding to over 17 different products available in over 140 different colors and styles.
Headsweats
www.headsweats.com
AlpineAire Foods
As a pioneer in the food marketplace for over 21 years, we have a reputation for excellence surpassed only by our distinction for outstanding taste.
We produce freeze-dried, dehydrated and ready-to-eat instant meals, side dishes, breakfasts, soups and desserts. Our products can be used every day but also for backpacking, hiking, hunting, fishing, and long-term food storage. We offer selected items for those who are gluten-intolerant. We have also recently introduced a new line of low-carbohydrate soups. www.tyry.com
Light and Motion
Light and Motion is a vertically integrated manufacturer of HID bike lights, underwater camera housings, underwater video camera housings and photographic equipment. All of our products are born right here in our historic Monterey Cannery; designed, tested, manufactured, sold and serviced by hard core users who appreciate your needs because they are our needs.
www.lightandmotion.com
Mysterioso
Mysterioso is the Original SPF 25 water and board wear apparel company offering its customers genuine scientifically tested and validated sun protection on its own 5.5 oz Multi-strechth Poly-Lycra material.
www.mysterioso.com
Kahtoola
Kahtoola’s goal is to get you directly where you want to go by making innovative products for your outdoor adventures. We also contribute a portion of our profits directly to nonprofit organizations that support the Tibetan people and the preservation of their culture. For sure-footing on ice and snow, Kahtoola Inc’s innovative, flexible traction system is designed to be used with any common footwear from trail running shoes or hiking boots to snow boots. Kahtoola’s 10-point gripping system is made from the strongest aluminum alloy and weighs only 19 ounces (540 g) per pair, making it the lightest 10-point system available. Straps and quick-release buckles make it easy to put the Kahtoola Traction System on any shoe.
Kahtoola expanded on the best crampon and snowshoe traction technology available, creating an extremely secure and comfortable product for outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor professionals, and anyone who wants a better grip on icy conditions. Ideal for winter walking, hiking, trail running, adventure racing, non-technical mountaineering, or even shoveling show! www.kahtoola.com
Mandatorygear.com
We’re constantly looking for new products and designing new gear. We stock gear for adventure racing and lightweight backpacking.
www.mandatorygear.com
Princeton Tec
Since 1975, Princeton Tec has developed products for the outdoor sports enthusiast. Princeton Tec’s 30 year journey has pushed the limits of self-discovery and provides light for those who have explored all ends of the Earth. This spirit of adventure and history of meeting challenges continues to drive the growth and development of Princeton Tec and its products.
www.princetontec.com
Buff
Buff® is the original brand of an innovative family of multifunctional headwear that offers technical performance, protection from the elements and a stylish appearance for a wide range of outdoor activities. The beauty of Buff® Headwear is simplicity – one garment serves many functions. Among its many uses, Buff® serves as a beanie, headband, neck gaiter, balaclava, pirate-style cap, hairband, helmet liner, scarf, sun, wind or dust screen, bandana or wristband.
Visit www.buff.es for more information.
Face Level Riverboarding
The mission of FaceLevel.com is to educate, equip, and entertain the general public interested in the extreme whitewater sport of Riverboarding. FaceLevel.com strives to be the most complete & comprehensive source in the world for information regarding riverboarding instruction, river board & gear innovations, and community events such as boardercross.
www.FaceLevel.com
Rudy Project
Rudy Project was founded in Treviso in 1985, immediately gaining a prominent position and establishing itself as one of the leading companies in Europe in the sporting and optical sector.
The basis for this success lies in its intensive distribution network, its continued investment in targeted communication strategies and especially in its mission to concentrate on excellent product quality and on a constant search for new materials and technologies to apply to lenses and frames.
Rudy Project
www.rudyproject.com
Pacific Outdoors, Inc.
Greg Letts
greg@pacoutdoors.com
phone (925) 552-6526 fax (925) 820-8262
www.pacoutdoors.com
Project Athena
The mission of Project Athena is to help women with breast cancer and other medical or traumatic setbacks live their athletic and adventurous dreams through the Project Athena Foundation.
Project Athena
www.projectathena.org
Epic Kayaks
After enjoying the benefits of lightweight, well designed racing equipment, it was a shock to us the first time we padled with heavy, unrefined touring kayaks and paddles. We thought, “Why can’t modern technology be used to build better touring equipment?” We’ve paddled the equivalent of 6 times around the world with 70 years combined experience in all water conditions. Our passion for paddling and knowledge of high performance racing technology is contained in every Epic desinged kayak and paddle. Our models are optimized for ease of handling, efficiency in the water and to be extremely lightweight. Whether you’re a beginning recreational paddler or a highly competitive racer, our equipment will improve your paddling experience.
Epic Kayaks
www.epickayaks.com
Acid Zapper
Acid Zapper is specifically designed to help competitive athletes. Users who experience the most dramatic results and benefits are those who test themselves at their anaerobic threshold. Acid Zapper helps competitive athletes sustain healthy pH balance and prevents hydrogen ion buildup by neutralizing acidic wastes. As a result, many athletes and coaches are also discovering that Acid Zapper is helping them push beyond their previous limits and achieve performance breakthroughs and new personal bests.
Acid Zapper
www.acidzapper.com
Occupation: Race Director
Recently dubbed an “adventure racing prodigy” by Adventure Sports Magazine, Travis has rushed from a successful history of running, triathlon, and snowshoe racing (he ran varsity cross country and track for the national champion CU Buffaloes, placed in the top ten at the USATF Collegiate National Championship Triathlon, and won the Colorado Snowshoeing State Championship) into a full-time career as a professional adventure racer. Son of Eco-Challenge legend Mark Macy, Travis has taken the adventure racing world by storm with top finishes at Mexico’s Nuevo Leon Outdoor Challenge, the Teva Mountain Games, the Nike-Beaver Creek 6-hr Adventure Race (all with teammates Danelle Ballengee and Dave Mackey), the Explore Sweden expedition adventure race, and a win at the Adventure Xstream Expedition Race. The charismatic and dynamic youth recently graduated from the University of Colorado with a 3.9 GPA, and has already drawn attention from The New York Times and Adventure Sports Magazine (cover, June 2005). Travis leads America’s next generation of adventure racers with a unique combination of the experience required for success on top professional team coupled with the hot, young image that is so attractive to media and consumers. Travis is a professional freelance writer, and his articles can be found at Sleepmonsters.com and in various adventure publications.
Robyn Benincasa was born in Long Island, NY, but spent most of her youth in Tempe, AZ, where she competed at the state and national level in gymnastics, diving, and cross country. After graduating from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Marketing, Benincasa accepted a pharmaceutical sales job in the San Diego Territory and earned honors as “Rookie of the Year” in 1990.
