FAWAP 2
race info

October 16-17, 2004 - Near Boulder, Colorado

General Info | Disciplines | Required Gear | Registration

Michael Ciavatta is organizing a NO FAWAP in the Boulder area for October. This NO FAWAP course (no "Fees, Aid, Whining, Awards, or Permits") will be approximately 70 miles, and may take up to 18+ hours to complete, depending on fitness levels and navigation skills. It will include flatwater paddling, mountain biking, trekking, and navigation throughout.

Note of Caution: unlike a race with a number of volunteers, be prepared to have to care for yourself during long stretches of the FAWAP. Weather extremes will be a factor, especially in October.

If you have any questions, please contact the organizer

General Information

Start Location: Near Boulder Start Time: Saturday, October 16, 2004. Pre-race briefing, maps, gear check, etc. at 10:00 AM, start will be at 12:00 noon. Teams: 4-person, 3-person, or 2-person. Support crews: Required. Note: all the TAs are easily accessible (high clearance vehicle will NOT be needed). Length: The course will take 18+ hours to complete. Cost: As a NO FAWAP event, there is no charge. Feel free to make a donation to FROG if you wish! Volunteers: We can definitely use your help! Please contact the organizer if you'd like to volunteer. Notes: This event is not officially a race (no Backyard Challenge is). It is a training event that participants choose to do of their own free will, recognizing all inherent dangers and taking all responsibility for anything that may occur. All participants are expected to be self-reliant. Permits have not been sought from any land managers.

Disciplines

Flatwater Paddling: This will include a portaging section of about two miles. You may bring a wheel or other device if you choose to help you tote your boat(s). Mountain Biking Trekking: The trekking section includes high altitude areas that already have snow (as a hint: trail running shoes may not be the best choice). Navigation: Participants should be familiar with basic navigation skills in the backcountry. They should know how to read a topographical map, plot UTM coordinates, adjust for the difference between magnetic and true north (declination), and follow a bearing.

Required Gear

The following gear is required for all participants. Expect random gear checks throughout the event, and time penalties for missing items.

Item	Team*	Bike	Trek	Paddling
First aid kit
Mirror
Matches
Strobe light
Duct tape
compass
Map case
Pen/pencil
Rain gear
Long sleeve top/bottom
Wool hat
Gloves
Extra socks
Whistle
Knife
Space blanket
Headlamp
Backup light
100 oz. fluid capacity
Food
Pack
Boat (any type)
Paddle
Type III PFD
Dry bag(s)
Mountain bike
Patch kit
Spare tubes
Pump
Tools (incl./chain tool)
Helmet
White front light
Flashing red rear light

*Team gear - only 1 item per team is required

Recommended Gear

Trekking poles Altimeter Sunscreen Sunglasses Any other items you feel would help you be safer out there

Registration

To register, please follow these steps: Each member of your team should sign the waiver. [Download Waiver] Fill out the entry form. [Download Entry Form]