The Appalachian Assault

To follow his progress, head over to WheresKarl.com, where you’ll find daily blog updates, a photo gallery from the trail, and satellite tracking provided by SPOT, whose Satellite Messenger was featured so prominently at Primal Quest Montana. 

Good luck Karl. Just 44 more days and 2,052 miles to go!

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Online Videos by Veoh.com

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Compass Adventure Racing joins the growing list of AR focused websites. The site offers articles with advice for new and experienced racers alike, a nice introduction to the sport, a gear guide, and interactive forums. They are just starting to build content on the site, but it already shows a lot of promise. Be sure to drop on by and say hello and welcome them to the adventure racing online community. 

Photo by Will Ramos 

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Joliet grandmother likes an adventure (Chicago Sun-Times)

UCF professor challenges the limits of his body, mind (Central Florida Future)

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Primal Quest has been over for nearly a month, and you’ve had time to return home, settle in, and reflect on your experiences. Now is your chance to share those experiences and win $500 in the process!

The team over at Peak.com is sponsoring a contest and they want to hear all of your stories from Montana.  Simply head over to their website, create a profile and write a blog post recapping the race. Include your name, as well as your team name and number, put PQ in the title of your blog, and write your thoughts on the race. Over the course of the next few weeks, Peak.com members will vote on the best blog entries, and the winner will receive $500.

Peak.com allows members to connect with one another, share photos, music, videos, maps and more. Peak.com is currently in beta and working on many improvements, but it is becoming one of the top spots on the web for endurance and adventure athletes.   Join the community at Peak.com, blog your best PQ stories and take home the cash. 

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The main part of his page on PQ has blog style stories about the event, some of which were posted here while the race was underway. There is also a brief interview wit Don Mann conducted shortly after PQ’s conclusion that discusses possible locations for next year. Craig also has an interview up with Tim Powell, who is directing the television coverage for Primal Quest, in which they talk about the complexities of shooting such an event, as well as Tim and his crew’s experiences covering adventure sports. That article can be found on the main page, or by clicking here. 

The highlight for me however, was Craig’s awesome “Best of Primal Quest Montana” slideshow. Not only does he show off his excellent work as a photographer, he managed to catch the essence of the race in his shots as well. If you like what you see there, be sure to head over to his home page to check out even more of his work. Nice job Craig!

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Strained tendons in both legs didn’t stop Ann Hall from completing Primal Quest Montana 2008.

After all, she broke her back in 2004 yet eventually resumed her life as an adventurer.

Hall, 40, of Encinitas, Calif., not only finished the 512-mile Primal Quest course last month as a member of Bones, her team ranked third among the 39 teams that completed the race — billed as “the world’s most challenging human endurance competition.”

To read the rest of the article click here. 

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July 24, 2008

Don Mann,

Primal Quest Director

 Dear Don:

On behalf of the State of Montana, we are very pleased that Primal Quest selected Montana as their race destination for 2008.  I have to admit that when we first started talking about this event in summer of 2007, I had no concept of how popular this endurance race would be and how much publicity it would garner for our state.  It has certainly turned out to be a win-win for all of us.

Working in the travel promotion office, we strive daily to tell the world how great Montana’s outdoor playgrounds are; Primal Quest made this task much easier before, during and still after the race, by broadcasting great images and stories about the amazing athletes as they worked their way through all the disciplines of Montana’s challenging race course.

The PQ team has to be one of the most patient and considerate group of folks I’ve had the opportunity to work with.   Dealing with all the permitting issues and working with private landowners, as well as the local law enforcement folks, I know at times was very trying, but your team rose to the challenge with professional courtesy and the necessary fortitude to be sure that the race course met all necessary requirements.  Chris Caul deserves a gold medal for “perseverance”!

Our state was very impressed with your volunteers, especially those that did trail maintenance work in the popular Gallatin Valley climbing areas.  That’s a gift that will benefit many others in the future. In addition, your safety plan for the athletes was well thought out and executed. 

We’re so pleased you were able to negotiate a TV deal with RUSH HD; we are looking forward to the airing of the Montana race, which no doubt, will bring another great round of exposure to Montana. 

I would be happy to discuss Montana’s experience with potential decision makers on future race locations.  My direct line is 406-841-2897 or email: dsexton@mt.gov.

Best,

Donnie Sexton

Donnie Sexton

Media Relations / Staff Photographer

 

Thank you Donnie, and the entire state of Montana, for giving us such a warm welcome and playing such great hosts while we were in your state. I think it’s safe to say that many of the Primal Quest staff, volunteers, and racers will be back to visit again soon. 

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