Backyard Challenge VIII
race info

May 31 2003 - Chatfield Reservoir, Colorado

Overview

I'm designing the course so that it can be run as a stand-alone training day. So those teams that are unable to make it can give it a try on any other day. If you haven't signed up please do so ASAP and let all your friends know.

I found a very neat area to integrate some rope work into the course. I am hoping for a Tyrolean Traverse over a waterfall, but if that doesn't pan out a rappel is almost guaranteed. Below is a list of required and suggested gear. I attempted to make a complete list for the less experienced individuals. I suggest everyone comes equipped with long pants (a good defense against the nappy shrubbery throughout the course) and prepared for river crossings. Teams will need to purchase the Kassler Quad, and will be required to plot UTM coordinates the morning of the race as Adam had us do for the last NO FAWAP.

There are a few individuals looking to join a team, so I will work to help that process out. Experienced soloists are acceptable, but teams are encouraged for safety and team dynamic reasons.

The start/finish will be at the Catfish Flats Picnic Area. After entering the park turn right at the first 'T' intersection then make a left about .5 miles down along a big bend in the road.

The race will start at 8:00am, suggest arrival is 7:30 or sooner. The fee to enter the park is $6/vehicle. If you don't carpool with teammates, drop a car at the corner of Wadsworth and Deer creek Canyon Rd to save the extra park fees (first light south of C470 on the right.) Camping is also available for $12/site.

COURSE

Coordinates

The following UTM coordinates should be plotted before the start on the Kassler Quadrangle (map.) For those using TOPO use boundaries west E489000, east E495500, south N4358000, north N4372000 to print maps.

• CP 07 E27 491230 N27 4370594
• CP 08 E27 490720 N27 4370870
• CP 09 E27 490444 N27 4370697
• CP 10 E27 489463 N27 4371054
• CP 11 E27 489506 N27 4370673
• CP 12 E27 489656 N27 4370390
• CP 13 E27 489642 N27 4370277
• CP 14 E27 489653 N27 4370244
• CP 15 E27 490011 N27 4370128
• CP 16 E27 490346 N27 4370258
• CP 17 E27 491230 N27 4370594
• CP 18 E27 490927 N27 4358601
• CP 19 E27 492015 N27 4362428
• CP 20 E27 494740 N27 4362036

GEAR LIST

• First aid kit (see below)
• compass
• water bladder/bottle
• water purification
• Kassler Quad map
• headlamp

• Boat
• Life Jacket
• Life Vest
• Whistle
• Knife

• Bike
• Helmet

• Harness
• Prussic
• ATC
• 2 locking carabineers
• Helmet (bike helmet OK)
• full finger gloves

Suggested

• spare tubes
• pump
• bike/hike toe system
• sun glasses
• bike tool
• dry bag
• altimeter
• rain coat
• cell phone
• long pants

• mole skin
• water iodine tablets
• antibiotic ointment
• electrolyte
• sunscreen
• tylenol or equivalent
• ace bandage
• adhesive bandages
• immodium AD
• space blanket
• head lamp
• whistle