2014 event participant Rob Kehrer has died while rafting the Tana River in the Wrangell Mountains. Craig Medred has written a comprehensive article for Alaska Dispatch here about the accident. Also, Tim Mowry has written an article for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner here. As soon as I receive more information, I will post.
Rob was well known in the Classic community and liked by everyone. He has been competing for many years and had fantastic stories to tell every year. I remember meeting Rob in 2004 on the Eureka to Talkeetna route and was amazed at his positive attitude and high spirits. Rest in peace Rob. Rob's family is in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Showing posts with label Thompson Pass to McCarthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thompson Pass to McCarthy. Show all posts
Monday, August 11, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
2014 Update
The 2014 Alaska Wilderness Classic is set to begin in just a few days. If you plan to participate you should have already been preparing for the last six months. Luc Mehl is doing a great job organizing and you should contact him if you plan to take part due to some slight administrative changes.
It's important to emphasize again that the Classic is dangerous. If you participate, you must know how to self-rescue. Self-rescue does not mean that you know how to dial a sat phone for a rescue. Self-rescue means that you know how to stabilize serious injuries enough so that you can walk (or crawl) dozens of miles to a possible fly-out zone. You are on your own and you have to take care of yourself. Most people will never acquire the experience necessary to run a Classic. In fact, if you're reading this blog, you probably shouldn't even consider doing it.
If you have any question as to the type of skill-set necessary to complete a Classic, read a post I wrote a while ago. It is still relevant. Reality Check
If you are participating this year, good luck and be safe!
It's important to emphasize again that the Classic is dangerous. If you participate, you must know how to self-rescue. Self-rescue does not mean that you know how to dial a sat phone for a rescue. Self-rescue means that you know how to stabilize serious injuries enough so that you can walk (or crawl) dozens of miles to a possible fly-out zone. You are on your own and you have to take care of yourself. Most people will never acquire the experience necessary to run a Classic. In fact, if you're reading this blog, you probably shouldn't even consider doing it.
If you have any question as to the type of skill-set necessary to complete a Classic, read a post I wrote a while ago. It is still relevant. Reality Check
If you are participating this year, good luck and be safe!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Classic 2013 Preliminary Report
This just in . . .
The 2013 Classic took 7 1/2 days to finish this year. Five out of thirteen racers finished.
That's all the info I have for now but I should have more soon.
The 2013 Classic took 7 1/2 days to finish this year. Five out of thirteen racers finished.
That's all the info I have for now but I should have more soon.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
2013 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic
For everyone who doesn't yet have an application for the 2013 race here it is straight from Luc Mehl.
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Show time! The 32nd Wilderness Classic, Thompson Pass to McCarthy, will
start June 23rd.
Follow the links below for race information and application. I'm leaving
May 19th for a month without communication, so please get questions, concerns,
and rookie applications to me before May 19th. After May 19th, please direct
question to Team Heavy:
Rob Kehrer, robkehrer@gci.net
Greg Mills, gregthebrewer@gmail.com
Deadlines:
- Rookie Racer Applications: May 19th (soft deadline... I can't help you much after that, but the other guys can)
- Returning Racer Applications: June 21st (but please let me know sooner!)
- Liability Release, $100 suggested donation: June 21st
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