Discussion: Tierra Viva - Argentina

There are at least 5 AP'ers that will be travelling to Argentina this weekend for the next ARWS - Tierra Viva.

http://tierraviva.com.ar/2013/?lang=en

Curious to know if anyone else from AP is heading down to Argentina for this race. With active Attackpoint member Bash participating herself, we won't have her experience to help us follow along so I am hoping a few others will help to "navigate" through the coverage (assuming there is some). :)

The Tree Huggers will be:
- Wokitoki (Chad Spence)
- Hingo (Paul Hingorani)
- Bash (Barb Campbell)
- Vince Trudelle, who has no AP log (gasp!)

The Milton Basement Racers will be:
- Tiny (Tim Grant)
- Simpy (Mike Simpson)
- Andrew Reeder, known on AP as Mr. Funderstorm (but no log)
- Audrey Kelly, known on AP as M&M

This may be a difficult race to follow, as it is not a point-to-point course. There are 4 loops out from a Central Camp, and in some cases, it sounds like we will have choices in our approach, e.g. we could choose to do a trek first or a bike section first. Within a section, some CPs are done in sequence while others can be done in any sequence. So it probably won't be one of those races where the GPS tracks tell you a lot. Hopefully, the leaderboard will be kept up to date for the spectators.

Thanks for your interest. It will be nice to know there are friendly folks keeping an eye on us! :)

Definitely planning to track this!

Yup, I'll be watching as best I can as well... maybe I'll see if Bossy can keep an eye on it, she is good at that sort of stuff!

Here's some info from the final race newsletter.

All teams will have all their equipment in the Central Camp (in Villa Traful).
The race starts and finishes in the Central Camp.
The race will have four sections.
Each section begins and ends in the Central Camp.
The sections may be single sport or combine the three sports.
There will be a very long section of more than 200km that combines all three sports. The strategy will be crucial. In this section you will go through several places where you can refuel with food.
Color maps will be scale 1/50.000 for trekking and 1/100.000 for MBike and Kayak.
Maps are delivered in parts between sections, ie the night before the race only will be delivered the map and section 1. After Section 1 you will receive a map of Section 2.
The maps do not have the CP marked. You will have to copy the CP on your maps from the master map that will be in the Central Camp.
Each section will have its mandatory instruction. For example, during a trek you will go through 4 CP but must first make a specific CP, then the other three are free. [They also mentioned that we can sometimes choose the order of disciplines.]
The good orientation will be very important, especially in the trekking.
There will be many virtual checkpoints CP (where you should take a picture) and also several CP where there will be a person.
During Mountain Bike sections must navigate carefully to not pass aside virtual checkpoints (VCP), which are not on the main road, but will be on roads or trails to the sides of the main road.
[Previously, they mentioned that we will kayak on 3 lakes. The lakes are huge!]

Categories: Because not complete the minimum number in the category Pro (only registered 4 teams of the 10 needed to assemble this category) as stipulated in the regulation, all teams will be competing in the General Category. So are all competing for the free registration for AR World Championship of Costa Rica.

Goog luck to you guys, will be following the race for sure.

I think I can guess where we will be paddling! We fly into San Carlos de Bariloche (just off the map) and will be at a hotel in Villa La Angostura this weekend, then we'll be transported to Villa Traful.

It looks like it wouldn't take much of a nav error to get a chance to visit to Chile on this trip. ;)

I hear the skiing is amazing in Chile Bash! ;)

It's amazing in Palgrave right now!

If you love caramel & chocolate, Bariloche has the best caramel filled chocolates I have ever tasted, & I am quite the connoisseur.

Sounds really awful, with everything called "hermosa" (Lago Hermosa, Rio Hermosa,...)

Here's a pic Bash sent. All the bikes and gear made it, and the forecast is looking good.

It is really hermosa here!

From Bash: Here's the view from the hotel in Villa Li Angostura where the international teams were given rooms.

Thanks, DD11! :)

Latest pic

When exactly does the race start? Monday morning?

Tuesday morning ish. Lol. Very relaxed on the start time
.

Just curious but who are the other teams there?

Treehuggers ready to roll!

Little tidbit from the TV Facebook page:

Tomorrow you'll find all the info and photos of the race on our website

A little more from the TV FB page:

The accreditation of the teams participating in this new edition of Earth live 2013 has already started. 10 Of the 21 teams have already be accredited, and we look forward to arriving foreign teams. Villa traful is the venue chosen for this challenging adventure racing. We continue with more news through facebook and l course of the evening!

the Treehuggers look pretty relaxed in the photo, and it looks like the gear got a good rest on the hotel bed :)

I couldn't find a team list from the website, but found a chat with Simpy that had some info from a race communication:

From UK comes the World Champion of 2009, Team Adidas Terrex !!!!....From Spain the brave Team Vidaraid!!!..... From Canada comes two very good and experienced teams: Team Milton Basement Racers and Team Tree Huggers!!!!.... From Italy Team Freemind!!!...From Colombia/Finland Team Karen's Adventure!!!.... From Czech Republic Warmpeace Adventure Team!!! ....From Chile Teams Ansco and Todoaventura!!!!.... From Paraguay Team Walhalla Specialized!!!.... and From Venezuela Team Cacao Caribe Venezuela !!!!..... all these prestigious teams will be facing the best teams of Argentina ...


Also couldn't find any Live Tracker info from the race site. Anyone know if we can expect that coverage?

...that's a lot of exclamation marks BiT!!! :)

I feel a little guilty that I'm not paying more attention to this. I figured I could get all the info I need from here. :)

A early pics from Tierra Viva

They can expect to be spending ALOT of the time on the water on these..


Basecamp for the race


Start and Finish Line


Various countries participating


Some of the local teams are already setup at camp


Registration


Another view from the start line..WOW!

Treehuggers all checked in (Bash, Hingo, Chad, Vince)


Milton Basement Racers ready to go! (Simpy,M&M,Tiny,Reeder)


Treehuggers view from Villa Traful (basecamp)

5 stages, returning to central camp after each one:

1) Kayak 36 k

2) Bike 60 k, Trek 35 k, Bike 60 k

3) Bike 80 k, Trek 36 k, Bike 84 k, Kayak 32 k, Trek 20 k, Bike 55 k

4) Trek 45 k

5) Bike 14k, Trek 30 k, Bike 14 k

Stage 1 map only tonight but no CPs until tomorrow because they are weather dependent. So we will get a good sleep tonight!

Race start at 12 noon (11 am Toronto time).

Huge beef roast on open fire after race briefing.

Good luck to all, stay safe and enjoy the views! :)

Looks amazing. Sounds like a great last meal. :-)
Love the team pics. They look like puzzle pieces that fit together. Chad so tall in one & Aud small in the other.

Woohoo! Hope you get a good night sleep.

Full Team List -

The third leg sure looks epic!!

woot woot!!! kick ass guys! I'm sort of surprised there are no teams from the States.

I guess it was just too hard for them, Osteo. ;)

WandAR, I'd rather not call it our "last meal". :)

I've updated the distances above based on a written handout. There will be no choice in the sequence of disciplines or legs, only of some CPs within some legs. They will update leader board with finish times of each leg. No GPS tracking.

Many CPs are photo CPs. I thought this meant we would photograph ourselves with some landmark so the RD wouldn't need to put up a flag but there is a reflective CP # at each one. The clever thing is that we have to take 2 pics to prove that all 4 teammates were standing beside the CP sign.

And, as they say, that's all she wrote. Catch you on the other side! All the APers seem to be doing well. Thanks for your interest.

Wow, great updates. So glad the weather looks fantastic too.

Great to see two Canadian teams down in Argentina for this Race. Was there in 2009 and loved it. Stunning scenery and landscape. Great course and organisation. Enjoy the adventure and race hard! Will be following and cheering for a second Canadian win!

From TV - FB update.

Today is a spectacular day, full sun and no wind. Teams are already carrying their kayaks to the lake. Start time in an hour!

Milton Basement Racers - Race Day



TreeHuggers

haha, where does Bash think she's going in flip-flops? love it

Map (albeit a little vague) of Section 1 and 2

http://www.tierraviva.com.ar/ranking/index.php?men...

Nice sunny start line!

Lago Trafull is approx 35 km in length (including northern section), so they might be doing a kayak loop ("section 1") around the lake. "Section 2" looks to include out-and-back bike, mostly on road.

I believe section two will consist of a bike - trek - bike. Here's what Bash noted:

2) Bike 60 k, Trek 35 k, Bike 60 k

Pre-Race Dinner! :)






Simpy (MBR) getting the bike ready to go!


That's what I call well stocked!

As of 4:30 pm EST, the following teams have completed the first section (kayak) of the race.

Adidas Terrex
Sanasport Warmpeace
Todoaventura
Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche

Five more teams off the first paddle section.

Freemind
Alquimistas
Secretos De Ullum
Colombia Vidaraid
Ansilta Viento Andino

11 teams remain on the water

Looking at kayaking distances and the fact that there are two kayak legs (and comparing with the length of the lake), Leg 3 might see them paddling the kayaks back to race central (thinking like a race organizer... have the competitors bring the kayaks back themselves)

Great shot of Bash doing some precise surgery on the bike (nice dental gloves, I'm guessing)!

Finishing Times for Seccion 1: (T1 times not provided separately)

1. Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - 4:56
   
2. Todoaventura - 5:01
   
3. Adidas Terrex - 5:02
   
4. Sanasport Warmpeace - 5:04
   
5. Alquimistas - 5:21
   
6. Freemind - 5:23
   
7. Columbia Vidaraid - 5:23
   
8. Secretos De Ullum - 5:23
   
9. Ansilta Viento Andino - 5:24
   
10. Lima Logistica Total Dogo - 5:40
    
11. X Tres Trevo - 5:41
    
12. Cara Sur - 5:48
    
13. Karen's Aventura - 5:50
    
14. Grupo Sancor Seguros - 5:51
    
15. Sport Total - 5:54
    
16. Milton Basement Racers - 5:55
    
17. Tree Huggers - 6:04
    
18. Ansco - 6:07
    
19. El Catango - 6:07
    
20. Walhalla Specialized - 6:09
    

Looks like lead teams finished first part of bike leg in 3 to 3.3 hours as they are now onto the trek: "Teams 4, 21, 8, 2, 14 [Addidas, Gimnasio Bariloche, Sanasport, Columbia Vidaraid, Todoaventure] completed the first section of bike and came to trekking". Posted at 20:30 Argentinian time.

This is amazing coverage folks! Keep it coming!! .... though the scrolling is getting a bit insane. Can we start a new thread for race coverage itself?

MBR and TH were so close in section 1. Thanks everyone for the updates! I wish they had GPS trackers.

I echo carbon.

Thx Beez great update!!

Great updates, thanks!

Some more pics from Day #1













Pretty sure this is Simpy and Reeder from MBR


I can't tell if this is Simpy chilling in the back of the kayak?!






Treehuggers out on their first paddle!

From facebook updates, I believe MBR completed the bike and was onto the trek around 21:46 Argentina time (only about 1.25 hours behind lead pack) and Tree Huggers went through around 23:15 (about 2.75 hours behind lead pack).

DD it's like you are AT the race with your photo posting!

Sure wish I was! :)

Nice looking paddling technique Bash!!

Another update from the TV main site: All teams are already on the first trek of the race. The night is calm and cool but with a full moon. Depending on the strategy and the navigation of each team this trek can expect an arrival between 8am and 12pm.

Can't wait to check in, in the a.m.

CO - I 2nd that paddling technique!!!
Thanks for the updates DD11, awesome, makes me want to set up a Facebook account... but with your updates I can hold out some more.

D

That picture looks like Simpy and Reeder, but you'd have to zoom in to see if their mouths were moving to be sure. Probably not a quiet boat :)

I imagine that a few Reederisms were thrown out over the course of the evening. Wonder if his frequent mantra of "looking good team, looking real good!" will solicit any responses from Tiny and M&M! :)

I am guessing that is why in the pictures he is in the boat with Simpy. :) I am sure a few more Reederisms will be born over the next few days.

UPDATE: There are five teams which have already concluded the second stage. First came Adidas Terrex 2.5 hours ahead of the pelaton, who were all very even in the following order: Columbia Vidaraid, TodoAventura, Bariloce, and Ansilta.

Seccion 2 Finishers so far, section and cumulative times, and moving up/down

1. Adidas Terrex - 14:11 - 19:13 ▲
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 16:17 - 21:40 ▲
   
3. Todoaventura - 17:14 - 22:15 ▼
   
4. Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - 17:26 - 22:22 ▼
   
5. Ansilta Viento Andino - 17:00 - 22:24 ▲
   
6. Karen's Aventura - 17:38 - 23:28 ▲
   
7. Sanasport Warmpeace - 19:26 - 24:30 ▼
   
8. Milton Basement Racers - 18:48 - 24:43 ▲ Way up!!
   

Wow!! MBR just finished section 2 and are now in 8th place!! I believe they were 17th off the paddle.

Nice pic of Biker Bash

Wow. Huge jump by MBR! One thing that sucks about not having any live coverage, is we are guessing as to things like sleep strategy, and can't see teams possibly going off-course/making mistakes etc. Super bummed about no Spot tracking as it would be interesting to see things at a more granular level.

I don't think i can sit further on the edge of my seat!! go guys, go go go!!!!

BiT, that poses an interesting thought/question... for races that do not use them, I wonder if they would allow an individual to use/wear one to people at home can track them? As they do not allow phones to be used, and a SPOT is only outgoing, I wonder if it would be breaking any rules (although I haven't read any that says it one way or the other).

I agree, spot tracking and a good live website should be almost mandatory for ARWS sanctioned events. It would only help increase the reach of the series to more viewers.

Also I would think it would be a good idea for safety reasons. I have no clue what communications they have with race HQ (Sat phones, cells etc) but locating a team in trouble I would expect would be very difficult without some kind of GPS broadcasting device.

Four other teams finished section 2: "KAREN completo adventure" Colombians, "SANASPORT WARMPEACE" Czechs, Canadians "MILTON BASEMENT RACERS" and Paraguayans "WALHALLA SPECIALIZED".

Pics from Day #2 -

ADIDAS TERREX put 2 hours on the next closest team in section 2!! They are putting the hurt hammer down! Nick Gracie is pretty fresh off of the Patagonia Expedition Race too! Jari would have for sure got them flying on the MTBing.

Go Tree Huggers! And keep it up MBR!

Section 2 Finishers so far, previous rank, section and cumulative times, and moving up/down

1(3). Adidas Terrex - 14:11 - 19:13 ▲
2(7). Columbia Vidaraid - 16:17 - 21:40 ▲
3(2). Todoaventura - 17:14 - 22:15 ▼
4(1). Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - 17:26 - 22:22 ▼
5(9). Ansilta Viento Andino - 17:00 - 22:24 ▲
6(13). Karen's Aventura - 17:38 - 23:28 ▲
7(4). Sanasport Warmpeace - 19:26 - 24:30 ▼
8(16). Milton Basement Racers - 18:48 - 24:43 ▲ Way up!!
9(20). Walhalla Specialized - 19:07 - 25:13 ▲ Way up
10(15).Sport Total - 19:48 - 25:42 ▲
11(5).Alquimistas - 20:22 - 25:48 ▼
12(8).Secretos De Ullum - 20.44 - 26.07 ▼
13(11).X Tres Trevo - 20:36 - 26:17 ▼

Latest update from TV - This is a spectacular day of full sun and the Lakes seem to be mirrors. We are still waiting the 7 teams missing to complete section 2.
The ADIDAS team is already in the trekking of Filo Hua Hum

Awesome update DD11, that rank listing with times, new rank and previous rank and arrows is awesome!! saves the mental math of trying to remember teams previous times/ranks, particularly with those Spanish team names.


Come on Tree Huggers!!!!

Yes, love the times and arrows in DD11's reports!
Wow, mirror-calm lakes - that must be a rarity in Patagonia!

Wow, MB moved up a bunch! Way to go!!! Wonder what happened to Tree Huggers. They lost a bit. Maybe they napped.

I have to give the credit to Beez for starting it and the arrows! Much easier to keep track of! :)

Section 2 Finishers so far, previous rank, section and cumulative times, and moving up/down

1(3). Adidas Terrex - 14:11 - 19:13 ▲
2(7). Columbia Vidaraid - 16:17 - 21:40 ▲
3(2). Todoaventura - 17:14 - 22:15 ▼
4(1). Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - 17:26 - 22:22 ▼
5(9). Ansilta Viento Andino - 17:00 - 22:24 ▲
6(13). Karen's Aventura - 17:38 - 23:28 ▲
7(4). Sanasport Warmpeace - 19:26 - 24:30 ▼
8(16). Milton Basement Racers - 18:48 - 24:43 ▲ Way up!!
9(20). Walhalla Specialized - 19:07 - 25:13 ▲ Way up
10(15).Sport Total - 19:48 - 25:42 ▲
11(5).Alquimistas - 20:22 - 25:48 ▼
12(8).Secretos De Ullum - 20.44 - 26.07 ▼
13(11).X Tres Trevo - 20:36 - 26:17 ▼
14(10).Lima Logistica Total Dogo - 22:27 - 28:07 ▲
15(6).Freemind - 22:49 - 28:12 ▼ Big drop

5 teams remain! Come on TreeHuggers!!

It sounds like both Adidas Terrex and now Colombia Vidaraid have finished the 80km bike to start the 3rd Section. That's a quick 80km if that's the correct?! 36km Trek is up now starting at Filo Hua-Hum.

You will find Filo Hua-Hum near the middle of the map below.

Section 3 Overview is now on the site - http://www.tierraviva.com.ar/ranking/index.php?men...

Treehuggers have just finished section 2!

Section 2 Finishers so far, previous rank, section and cumulative times, and moving up/down

1(3). Adidas Terrex - 14:11 - 19:13 ▲
2(7). Columbia Vidaraid - 16:17 - 21:40 ▲
3(2). Todoaventura - 17:14 - 22:15 ▼
4(1). Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - 17:26 - 22:22 ▼
5(9). Ansilta Viento Andino - 17:00 - 22:24 ▲
6(13). Karen's Aventura - 17:38 - 23:28 ▲
7(4). Sanasport Warmpeace - 19:26 - 24:30 ▼
8(16). Milton Basement Racers - 18:48 - 24:43 ▲ Way up!!
9(20). Walhalla Specialized - 19:07 - 25:13 ▲ Way up
10(15).Sport Total - 19:48 - 25:42 ▲
11(5).Alquimistas - 20:22 - 25:48 ▼
12(8).Secretos De Ullum - 20.44 - 26.07 ▼
13(11).X Tres Trevo - 20:36 - 26:17 ▼
14(10).Lima Logistica Total Dogo - 22:27 - 28:07 ▲
15(6).Freemind - 22:49 - 28:12 ▼ Big drop
16(17)TreeHuggers - 23:22 - 29:26 ▲

4 teams remain!

Yay Tree Huggers! I wish we could see what is actually going on out there. A number of big shake-ups.

Latest update from TV - The TREE HUGGERS are already in stage three. We are still waiting to reach the central camp EL CATANGO, face South and ANSCO teams. SANCOR SEGUROS team is still in the trekking of La Angostura.

A few more cool pics from Day #2

Unfortunately it appears that the first team has had to drop out of Tierra Viva.

GIMNASIO EQUILIBRIO BARILOCHE has been listed as dropped out. No reason as to why yet.

They were sitting in 4th place going into the 3rd section so hopefully it isn't anything too serious.

The translation doesn't sound very nice but sounds like a team injury.

The gym balance BARILOCHE team has decided to leave the race by decompensation of one of its members. Already the central resting camp four.

Another update from TV - Two more teams are in Filo Hua-Hum after finishing the first bike portion of section #3.

Sanasport has appeared to have made a move from 7th to possibly 3rd (after Adidas Terrex and Colombia Vidaraid). Todo Aventura was in 3rd so in about the same position as before.

SANASPORT WARMPEACE TODOAVENTRUA teams are already in the of Filo Hua-Hum

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco- 14:11 - 19:13 ▲ from 3
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 16:17 - 21:40 ▲ from7
   
3. Todoaventura - 17:14 - 22:15 ▼ from 2
   
4. Ansilta Viento Andino - 17:00 - 22:24▲ from 9
   
5. Karen's Aventura - 17:38 - 23:28 ▲ from 13
   
6. Sanasport Warmpeace - 19:26 - 24:30 ▼ from 4
   
7. Milton Basement Racers 18:48 - 24:43 ▲ from 16
   
8. Walhalla Specialized - 19:07 - 25:16 ▲ from 20/last
   
9. Sport Total - 19:48 - 25:42 ▲ from 15
   
10. Alquimistas - 20:22 - 25:43 ▼ from 5
    
11. Secretos De Ullum - 20:41 - 26:04 ▼ from 8
    
12. X Tres Trevo - 20:36 - 26:17 ▼ from 11
    
13. Lima Logistica Total Dogo - 22:27 - 28:07 ▼ from 10
    
14. Freemind - 22:49 - 28:12 ▼ from 6
    
15. Tree Huggers - 23:22 - 29:26 ▲ from 17
    
16. Cara Sur - 24:20 - 30:08 ▼ from 12
    
17. Ansco - on the way
    
18. Grupo Sancor Seguros - on the trek
    

DNF. Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - during section 3
DNF. El Catango - during section 2

Lol..I'm too slow. Thanks Beez!

Another team has been forced to drop out of the race. This time it's team #20 - El Catango who were still on the 2nd section.

Too bad... wish we knew details. :(
p.s. I've got an html file with the leaderboard running for quick edits... because I'm bonkers. Going offline shortly though, so carry on DD11!

Nice leaderboard! Cut-offs approaching?

Wow, great updates! Many thanks, DD and Beez.

I wonder if the tree huggers picked up that dog somewhere..;-) Isn't that Bash's bike next to it??

Yeah, the Canadians are moving up!!
Keep that dog away from Bash, he's sure to distract her and slow her down.
The Canucks have teams not too far in front of each of them: the next target is in sight!

Yay, MBR is still in 7th (looks like) and on the trek portion!! - if the teams are given in order, then not much has changed except maybe Sanasport has moved back up a few.
The next 3 teams in the same order are chowing down and getting ready to trek too.

JayXC asked about cut-offs, but it seems there are no cut-offs or mandatory stops along the course, and the race ends when the last team comes in (unless it gets really ridiculous). The only possible mandatory stop is a safety zone stop for inclement weather (in this case, the clock keeps ticking, so teams could catch-up if stuck in a safety zone with faster teams.)

Article 8: Race time / time limits
- The Organization will handle the official race time. This will be the real time. The race clock will start at the start and stop when the last team to cross the finish line.
- Teams can be penalized or recharged with time, these times should be completed in the PC that the Race Director decides. This is to keep teams in their actual positions.
- No time limit to go through the PC, or enter the Central Camp. But if a team at the end of the race is very delayed such that can no longer be reach the goal in time will be suggested to leave the race.
- If an area is declared security zone “Safety Zone” times NOT neutralize

p.s. Signing off... good night, and hoping for great news in the morning.

From the race officials:

"It dawned ... and we expect another strong day of racing with excellent time.

14 teams have reached the Filo Hua Hum PC and all continued trekking stage. There are still three teams to arrive, among them are Cara Sur, Lima Logistica Total Dogo and Sancor Seguros. And we confirm the abandonment of Ansco [thus, Tree Huggers have likely moved up at least another spot to 14!].

The British team Adidas Terrex Prunesco continue pointers, and are making the Falkner trek, followed by Columbia Vidaraid team who are doing the bike to Falkner."

Filo Hua Hum Checkpoint (mid Section#3). Looks like teams have a chance for some warm meals if they have time to stop for a break. :)

Phew... just got caught up. :) This third section is pretty epic, so other than the news updates, we won't be getting a whole lot of info. :( To things said earlier, I do believe Reeder and Simpy put together to talk amongst themselves since Tiny and M&M aren't exactly chatty racers haha! :). But... I'm going to guess that during long paddles that chattiness will be welcome! Don't forget to send messages from the team page!

Sorry, from the ranking page... click on the team.

Didn't realize that was an option Mrs.Tiny! Thanks for the heads up!

SECCION 2 - Final

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco- 14:11 - 19:13 ▲ from 3
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 16:17 - 21:40 ▲ from 7
   
3. Todoaventura - 17:14 - 22:15 ▼ from 2
   
4. Ansilta Viento Andino - 17:00 - 22:24▲ from 9
   
5. Karen's Aventura - 17:38 - 23:28 ▲ from 13
   
6. Sanasport Warmpeace - 19:26 - 24:30 ▼ from 4
   
7. Milton Basement Racers 18:48 - 24:43 ▲ from 16
   
8. Walhalla Specialized - 19:07 - 25:16 ▲ from 20/last
   
9. Sport Total - 19:48 - 25:42 ▲ from 15
   
10. Alquimistas - 20:22 - 25:43 ▼ from 5
    
11. Secretos De Ullum - 20:41 - 26:04 ▼ from 8
    
12. X Tres Trevo - 20:36 - 26:17 ▼ from 11
    
13. Lima Logistica Total Dogo - 22:27 - 28:07 ▼ from 10
    
14. Freemind - 22:49 - 28:12 ▼ from 6
    
15. Tree Huggers - 23:22 - 29:26 ▲ from 17
    
16. Cara Sur - 24:20 - 30:08 ▼ from 12
    
17. Grupo Sancor Seguros - 37:07 - 42:58 ▼ from 14
    

DNF. Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - during section 3
DNF. Ansco - after section 2
DNF. El Catango - during section 2

That was some leg for Grupo Sancor Seguros! Almost 13 hours longer than the team ahead of them. I'm sure they were glad to get back to basecamp to refuel.

Another update from TV - The ADIDAS TERREX PRuNESCO Team to the 6.20 pm began the trek to the Falkner.

Not quite sure what this means but believe that Adidas has been on the current Trek to Falkner for well over 12 hours and so far no sign of them.

Soo confused... Latest update has teams below finishing trek ended at Filo Hua Hum. I am guessing that from there they then bike to Falkner? Any thoughts?

The team Todoaventura and Karen's Adventure trek ended Filo Hua Hum.
Todoaventura went to the Fakner at 9.40 pm.
Karen's Adventure is eating at the camp and plan to sleep for an hour and then leave.

I think we've figured it out. From the first bike of section 3, teams leave their bikes at Filo Hua Hum then go on a 36 km out and back trek. What confused me is how long it is taking most teams to complete this (14-16 hours). From there I believe they hop on their bikes and ride counter clockwise over towards Lake Falkner where they will do a paddle followed by another trek then bike back to basecamp to complete section 3.

New update might have the section 3 order looking something like this:

1. Adidas Terrex - about to start returning to camp by MTB
2. & 3. Todoaventura & Columbia Vidaraid - still completing Falkner trek following their paddle
4. & 5. Karen's Aventura & Milton Basement Racers on the way to Falkner !!!!

The rest are still trekking at Fila Hua Hum.

Go MBR!!!! Looks like they are at least 5th now. Amazing.

Woohoo! MBR in fifth!!

Amazing!! That 36 km trek must be pretty brutal. I expect we will hear about Adidas finishing the 3rd section over the next hour or two.

Alquimistas have just finished the Filo Hua Hum trek and are very encouraged and continue the tour of Mtb to Lake Falkner. They were in 10th place so moved up 4 spots since the start of this section. There are now 6 teams that finished this stage.

1. Adidas Terrex - about to start returning to camp by MTB
2. & 3. Todoaventura & Columbia Vidaraid - still completing Falkner trek following their paddle
4. & 5. Karen's Aventura & Milton Basement Racers on the way to Falkner !!!!
6. Alquimistas (Just finished Filo Hua Hum Trek onto MTB)

The rest are still trekking at Fila Hua Hum.

Reposting the distances in sections -

5 stages, returning to central camp after each one:

1) Kayak 36 k

2) Bike 60 k, Trek 35 k, Bike 60 k

3) Bike 80 k, Trek 36 k, Bike 84 k, Kayak 32 k, Trek 20 k, Bike 55 k

4) Trek 45 k

5) Bike 14k, Trek 30 k, Bike 14 k

Man alive DD and Beez you guys are amazing at coverage! You sure you don't want to volunteer at HQ with me for WT??

Let me demystify our "work": we just hit translate on the FB updates. :) Although I have been trying to read the updates as is and mostly getting the gist. Yay.

Positions are approximate based on said updates. :)

1. Adidas Terrex - imminently expected at Camp for end of section 3
2. & 3. Todoaventura & Columbia Vidaraid - either at Falkner or on the way back
4. & 5. Karen's Aventura & Milton Basement Racers maybe at Falkner now?
6. Alquimistas - on the way to Falkner?
7. Walhalla Specialized - from FHH at 5:35
8. Freemind - from FHH at 8:20
9. & 10. TREE HUGGERS and Sanasport Warmpeace - from FHH at 9pm
11. & 12. Ansilta Viento Andino & Sport Total might be close to finishing FHH?

Others still at Fila Hua Hum

If the organizers have not left anyone out who has already left FHH, then it looks like Tree Huggers have moved up quite a bit to at least 10th!!

Me gusta!

That is awesome. There must have been some great navigation by the treehuggers. They are onto the kayaks now? In the dark?

Treehuggers have a MTB (approx 84km) along the roads then kayak I believe?

Further updates on the teams rounding out the race. No updates on the leaders, so those are contextual guesses.

1. Adidas Terrex - imminently expected at Camp for end of section 3
2. & 3. Todoaventura & Columbia Vidaraid - either at Falkner or on the way back
4. & 5. Karen's Aventura & Milton Basement Racers maybe at Falkner now?
6. Alquimistas - on the way to Falkner?
7. Walhalla Specialized - left FHH at 5:35
8. Freemind - left FHH at 8:20
9. & 10. TREE HUGGERS and Sanasport Warmpeace - left FHH at 9pm
11. & 12. & 13. X Tres Trevo & Secretos de Ullum & Sport Total have also finished FHH (around 11pm), but will rest before heading to Falkner
14. & 15. & 16. Ansilta Viento Andino & Cara Sur & Lima Logistica Total Dogo are still on the FHH trek
17. Seems that Grupo Sancor Seguros is still chugging along somewhere at FHH

Ansilta had been expected earlier, but looks like they had trouble with one CP, hence the delay and drop in position.

A few more pics from Day #2 I think.

Tiny from MBR


M&M from MBR




Bash and Vince I believe from Treehuggers

That's my Bash! I figured the big leg was where they'd do we'll. Shorter single discipline hammerfests are all very nice, but long sections requiring great nav, smart pacing and good gear prep and selection are good for the Treehuggers.

Adidas has reached Camp and started on Section 4.
section time / cumulative / up-down

SECCION 3

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 41:40 - 60:53 - No Change
   

The last teams that finished the Trek of Filo Hua Hum are; X three Trevo, Ullum and Total Sport secrets, all of them a little rest to then continue with the journey of Mtb to Lake Falkner.
Yet to get teams Ansilta Vento Andino (are good, only that delayed in finding a pc), face South and Lima logistics Total Dogo.

Ansilta has now finished the FHH trek, but no word on Cara Sur or Lima.

... nighty-night! Hope Bash pulls the Huggers even further up at the next trek!!

Some very spectacular pics from day 3's hike.
Looks like perfect weather. Even though lousy conditions favour our teams, I'm really glad it's so great for them.

From 29 March 2013

Team COLUMBIA VIDARAID finished Section 3 to the 6.01 am this morning.

SECCION 3

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 41:40 - 60:53 - No Change
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 45:06 - 66:46 - No Change

A few unbelievable pics from Day #3 (Filo Hua Hum Trek)

































Interesting choice for bike.. :)

So here's a question - 3 days in and sleep deprived - are you still able to enjoy the spectacular scenery or is it one foot in front of the other and you look at the scenery only for features, contours and footing?

I was thinking the same thing. Trying to think of Simpy's reaction to those amazing views. Or is it a good thing there are pictures so he can actually enjoy them later. Looks like the conditions have been very good for them.

I was only ckecking in on the race page. Seems like facebook is the place to go. Thanks for pointing that out! Bash, way to kick some real butt out there!

you enjoy them no matter how you feel

The race page is not a great source for info. Definitely "Like" their FB page if you want more up to date info and full access to the pics.

Tree Huggers is now in 9th or 10th?! Nice!!

That was our best guestimate yesterday. They are likely on the paddle or 2nd Trek of the 3rd section now.

Every Team should try to train on a bike like that at least once!




Those pictures are awesome!!! I'm thinking Argentina might be a good place to go and race!

Breathtaking photos! Happy for them with their nice weather... and good visibility!

Here is the latest update from TV:

Day 4 after an intense day of race, as it did yesterday with the demanding trekking Filo Hua-Hum update the State of each of the teams so that they can follow them step by step.

The 13 team. Lima logistics Total Dogo (Argentina) is already on the way to Lake Falkner for trekking and kayaking and then return to the central camp.

The following teams are in Lake Falkner performing the stages of kayaking and trekking; 12 Karen's adventure (Colombia), 9 Milton Basement Racers (Canada), 3 X three Trevo (Argentina), 1 FreeMind (Italy), 16 Tree Huggers (Canda), 10 Sport Total (Argentina), 14 6 Alchemist (Argentina), all adventure (Argentina - Chile), 22 secrets of Ullum (Argentina), 19 Walhalla (Paraguay), 5 South face (Argentina), 18 Specialized Ansilta Andean wind (Argentina).

Adidas Terrex Prunesco 4 teams (England), and 2 Columbia Vidaraid (Spain, Argentina) are already doing trekking in section 4.

The team 17 Sancor Seguros Group (Argentina) are out of competition, have not made the Trek of Filo Hua-Hum, but have decided to continue with the following steps.

The team 8 Sanasport Warmpeace (Rep. Czech) due to the injury of one of their members are out of competition, but the rest of its members decided to continue the journey.

And remember the 3 teams that abandoned the competition 21 gym balance Bariloche (Argentina), 11 7 Ansco (Chile) El Catango (Argentina).

In the course of the day stay tuned news.

If this list is in any order MBR could be up to 4th place although I am not sure whether TodoAventura is ahead of them or not. Treehuggers may be up to 7th place as well but this is all speculation until they finish section 3. I believe there are now 5 teams who are either out of the race or unranked.

Here is the check in/out sheet at the Filo Hua Hum Trek which most teams were on yesterday.

For those of you interested, here were some splits for the lonngggg trek portion at Filo Hua Hum Trek (after 36 km Trek)

Team - Completed Time (Time to finish trek)
#4 (Adidas Terrex) - 12:20 am (11hr,53min)
#2 (Colombia Vidaraid) - 5:20 am (12hr,59min)
#14 (TodoAventura) - 9:40 am (14hr,26min)
#12 (Karen's Aventura) -11:25 am (15h,7min)
#9 (Milton Basement Racers) - 1:25 pm (16h,23min)
#6 (Alquimistas) - 4:50 pm (17h,21min)
#19 (Walhalla Specialized) - 5:35 pm (19h,43min)
#1 (Freemind) - 8:20 pm (17h,5min)
#16 (Treehuggers)- 9:00 pm (15h,30min)
#3 (X Tres Trevo) - 9:45 pm (21h,10min)

The Treehuggers nav must have been on fire with a much faster split then most of the top teams! MBR was right behind them. Adidas and Colombia Vidaraid continue to dominate overall.

LOL, I just did the same analysis. Although some of our timings are different. :)

I'm really curious how much of these timings are the result of nav and how much of rest stops... And also how much influence doing this in the light or dark had. The only thing we know is that Ansilta suffered a major drop due to an apparent nav error...

Rank leaving FHH - time on trek - change from start of trek

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 10:53 - No Change
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 12:59 - No Change
   
3. Todoaventura - 14:26 - No Change
   
4. Karen's Aventura - 15:07 - ▲ from 6
   
5. Milton Basement Racers - 16:23 - ▲ from 7
   
6. Alquimistas - 17:21 - ▲ from 10
   
7. Walhalla Specialized - 18:43 - ▲ from 8
   
8. Freemind - 17:05 - ▲ from 12
   
9. Tree Huggers - 15:30 - ▲ from 13
   
10. X Tres Trevo - 21:10 - ▲ from 11
    
11. Secretos De Ullum - 15:20 - ▲ from 14
    
12. Sport Total - 23:43 - ▼ from 9
    
13. Ansilta Viento Andino - 29:35 - ▼ from 5
    
14. Cara Sur - 17:45 - ▲ from 15
    
15. Lima Logistica Total Dogo - 24:45 - ▲ from 16
    

Unranked/Team of 3 - Sanasport Warmpeace - ▼ from 4
Short Course - Grupo Sancor Seguros - were in last place

Todoaventura has finished section 3. Their time on the website is off by 24hrs though due to a type-o of finishing on Thurs instead of today, so here is my edit.

Rank - time on section - cumulative time

SECCION 3

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 41:40 - 60:53 - No Change
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 45:06 - 66:46 - No Change
   
3. Todoaventura - 51:45 - 74:00 - No Change
   

Thanks to Beez and DD11 for the in-depth ongoing analysis! It's making it easier for me to keep track of MBR. :) I only get to check during naps and after 8pm, so its nice that all I really need to do is check in on this discussion! :) I'm am totally stoked with how well they're doing!

I concur that TH must have been ON FIRE for the trek! That was an amazing time! Shows that experience and attention to nav detail (as I'm sure any who have navigated with Bash would agree she has) pay off!

Canadians are totally rocking Argentina! Here's to them keeping it up!!!! Woo HOOOOO!!!!

Agreed, Thanks for the great coverage DD11 and Beez :-) ... great results for the Canadians and it keeps getting better :-)

The MILTON BASEMENT RACERS team completed the third section at 5.31 pm. est!!!

Rank - time on section - cumulative time

SECCION 3

1.Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 41:40 - 60:53 - No Change
2.Columbia Vidaraid - 45:06 - 66:46 - No Change
3.Todoaventura - 51:45 - 74:00 - No Change
4.Karen's Aventura - 54:24 - 77:52 (Up from 5th place)
5.Milton Basement Racers - 53:33 - 77:76 (Up from 7th place)

Yay, MBR!

Less than 1/2 hour behind Karen's!! That's not nerve-wracking or anything! :))

4th is so very close!

I tried to make sense of two photos of timesheets for the kayak and trek at Camp Falkner. The timesheets are both incomplete (unlike the FHH trek sheet DD posted above). So some of this ranking is conjecture, mainly based on kayak-to-trek transition time.

Kayak start - transition(time on kayak) - trek finish(time on trek)

1. Adidas - 06:20 - 13:45 (7:25) - 20:26(6:41)
   
2. Columbia - 09:07 - 16:53(7:46) - 01:31(8:38)
   
3. Todoaventura - 14:25 - 21:35(7:10) - ?(?)
   
4. Karen's - 16:44 - 01:10(8:26) - ?(?)
   
5. MBR - 18:19 - 02:29(8:10) - ?(?)
   
6. X Tres Trevo - ? - 03:43(?) - ?(?)
   
7. Freemind - ? - 05:00(?) - ?(?)
   
8. Treehuggers - ? - 06:03(?) - ?(?)
   
9. Aliquimistas - 21:50 - 07:07(9:17) - ?(?)
   
10. Sport Total - ? - 09:10(?) - ?(?)
    
11. Walhalla - 23:50 - ?(?) - ?(?)
    

Unranked - Grupo Sancor Seguros - ? - 08:30(?) - ?(?)

Aside from the top 5, this might all be incorrect ranking, especially since it would mean quite a bit of shuffling, and a drop for Alquimistas and Walhalla - and a kind of quick MTB and kayak for X Tres, who finished FHH at 21:45, only to complete the kayak by 03:43... Seems fishy to me. Thoughts??

Actually now that I look at DD's post of teams that were listed as being on the Falkner section earlier, that order matches what I have here, with even Secretos de Ullum ahead of Walhalla. Wow, lots of movement here. I'm dying to know who slept when, and if that is the reason for these big shake-ups. Can we confidently put Tree Huggers in 8th after the kayak then? :))

Where did you see the time sheets? Cool that they are sharing them but tough to decipher. Section 4 is supposedly a 45km trek. I'm guessing it won't be as tough as the one at Filo Hua Hum but who knows.

Time sheets are in the photos (8th and 9th photo at this point)

It's another photo album called Dia 4- Camping Lago Falkner. I don't know your photo-posting magic, so didn't pull the pics. ;) There are some more breathtaking misty morning shots in there!

And we have Adidas finishing Section 4!
SECCION 4

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 18:54 - 79:47 - No Change
   

These guys aren't getting their money's worth, LOL.

:-)

Wow, we go out for a day of running and look at all the stuff that took place in the race. mazing moves by both MBR and TH!!!! Making us all very proud. I cant't wait to get some racer feedback from these sections. Fun stuff! The nav maust have been very well executed.

Nice movement Tree Huggers! Maybe some good, wise pacing strategy (both intensity and/or sleep) that is enabling them to keep up a good pace later in the race while other teams are getting tired?

And nice ranking MBR!

Of course the nav was well executed! ;)

But it sounds like it wasn't simple, with some costly mistakes by other teams.

So it took the lead team about 19 hours to finish that 45km trek?? Yowser. Could see lots more shake up after this 4th section if that's the case!

MBR 5th!! With 3rd within possible reach! GO GO GO!!!
Thanks for the great coverage on here! It's a great race to follow.

Walhalla Specialized still in 7th, finishing the third section at 3:56am

SECCION 4

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 18:54 - 79:47 - No Change
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 18:17 - 85:03 - No Change
   

SECCION 3

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 41:40 - 60:53 - No Change
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 45:06 - 66:46 - No Change
   
3. Todoaventura - 51:45 - 74:00 - No Change
   
4. Karen's Aventura - 54:24 - 77:52 - ▲ from 5
   
5. Milton Basement Racers - 53:33 - 78:16 - ▲ from 7
   
6. Alquimistas - 57:32 - 83:15 - ▲ from 10
   
7. Walhalla Specialized - 62:25 - 87:41 ▲ from 8
   

I just had a revelation as to why the Falkner kayak/trek timesheets seemed to not make sense to me. We now have Alquimistas and Walhalla "on schedule" per FHH timesheets. Bash had mentioned that they will be able to choose the order of disciplines somewhere - so quite possibly this is what happened at Falkner.

So please disregard the ranking above for Falkner, as it's based on everyone doing kayak then trek. :) If anyone wants to rework it based on conjectured travel times from FHH, go for it!

Off to Hard Rock...

At 8.22 am EST, after 93 hours of running, the ADIDAS TERREX PRUNESCO Team crossed the finish line! Thrilling final!!

Amazing win by Adidas!

Wow, wow, wow! Go out and do a long training day (friggin snow)(4p-2a) and the world has shaken!! Keep it up guys, push hard.

Not many updates since this morning. It looks like the Treehuggers finished section 3 around 9 am EST.

This was also posted on TV site for winners.

After 93 hs. career and more than 500 km. tours, the English team adidas Terrex PRUNESCO was the winning team of this year's Live Earth 2013.

With an emotional arrival in perfect physical condition, the team of Nick Gracie, Chris Hope, Tom Gibbs and Jari Kirkland of England, crossed the finish line at 9:22 pm today. am.

Keeping most of the race during an important advantage over the team that secondary, "Columbia Vidaraid" Adidas Terrex members Prunesco were thrilled to have achieved the goal of finishing the race and a great time.

They emphasized the beauty of the places chosen for each tour. And they recognized that had to implement various strategies to meet the various stages in a long time.

Joining the group is one of the keys that lead to a good performance of it, and that was reflected in this team. Adidas Terrex Prunesco Congratulations!

Colombia Vidaraid crossed the finish line a short while ago completely the race in 98 hrs. I believe Todo Aventura is currently in 3rd and the only other team on the final stage. Still lots of race left for most of the teams. Hope the weather is still co-operating.

Some more amazing pics from Day #4-5:























Reeder from MBR (or at least I think it is!)


Simpy from MBR!!

Milton Basement Racers appear to have finished the 4th Section at Tierra Viva and are in 4th place!! One more leg left to go! Amazing!

Reminder of the 5th and Final Section for TV -

5) Bike 14k, Trek 30 k, Bike 14 k

Looks like they are only 1.5 hours from 3rd.

Bad news from TV Facebook page...

The Tree Huggers have decided to abandon the race. They are all well.

Seemed like a hard fought race up to this point, hope they are all okay.

What's happening w the Tree Huggers? The last fb post didn't sound good.

SECCION 5 / FINAL RESULT

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 13:20 - 93:07
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 13:02 - 98:05
   

SECCION 4

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 18:54 - 79:47
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 18:17 - 85:03
   
3. Todoaventura - 24:26 - 98:26
   
4. Milton Basement Racers - 21:44 - 100:00 - ▲ from 5
   

DNF. Tree Huggers - after section 3 - ▼ from 11
DNF. Sport Total - after section 3 - ▼ from 13

SECCION 3

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 41:40 - 60:53
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 45:06 - 66:46
   
3. Todoaventura - 51:45 - 74:00
   
4. Karen's Aventura - 54:24 - 77:52 - ▲ from 5
   
5. Milton Basement Racers - 53:33 - 78:16 - ▲ from 7
   
6. Alquimistas - 57:32 - 83:15 - ▲ from 10
   
7. Walhalla Specialized - 62:25 - 87:41 - ▲ from 8
   
8. Secretos De Ullum - 66:23 - 92:27 - ▲ from 11
   
9. Freemind - 64:25 - 92:37 - ▲ from 14
   
10. Ansilta Viento Andino - 70:57 - 93:21 - ▼ from 4
    
11. Tree Huggers - 23:22 - 93:30 ▲ from 15
    
12. X Tres Trevo - 68:27 - 94:44
    
13. Sport Total - 72:40 - 98:22 - ▼ from 9
    
14. Cara Sur - 72:33 - 102:41 - ▲ from 16
    

Short Course - Grupo Sancor Seguros - 57:26 - 100:24 - ▼ from 17
DNF. Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - during section 3
DNF. Sanasport Warmpeace - during section 3 ▼ from 6
DNF. Ansco - after section 2
DNF. El Catango - during section 2

Hope to get some news from the Huggers... :(
Totally psyched for MBR fighting for 3rd now. They put 3hrs on Todoaventura on the section 4 trek!! They must be so pumped.

So pumped for MBR (it would be so cool if they could close that 1.5 hour gap in front of them.... It's possible...!)

So bummed for Tree Huggers :(

Noooooo! That is so sad! Bash and the Tree Huggers, if your read this soon, I'm sorry to hear that you pulled out after such strong performance. Hope you are all okay and not feeling too bummed.

MBR - way to go! This is the second time we head out for a traininig run and return to see you having climbed the ranks :)

Poor Tree Huggers...I hope they're all ok.
Thanks to all for keeping us up to date with this log.

Look forward to hearing some news from the Tree Huggers, so sad to hear their race has come to an end.

And Go MBR!!! You can take 3rd!!! (So exciting :-) )

A total of 9 teams are now out of competition. That middle section was epicly long....

Edit - Alquimistas are in from S4, with a fine section time.

SECCION 5 / FINAL RESULT

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 13:20 - 93:07
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 13:02 - 98:05
   

SECCION 4

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 18:54 - 79:47
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 18:17 - 85:03
   
3. Todoaventura - 24:26 - 98:26
   
4. Milton Basement Racers - 21:44 - 100:00 - ▲ from 5
   
5. Karen's Aventura - 25:27 - 103:19 - ▼ from 4
   
6. Alquimistas - 21:29 - 104:44
   

DNF. Tree Huggers - after section 3 - ▼ from 11
DNF. Sport Total - after section 3 - ▼ from 13
DNF. Cara Sur - after section 3 - ▼ from 14
DNF. Lima Logistica Total Dogo - after section 3 ▼ from 15
DNF. Grupo Sancor Seguros - after Short Course of section 3

SECCION 3

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 41:40 - 60:53
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 45:06 - 66:46
   
3. Todoaventura - 51:45 - 74:00
   
4. Karen's Aventura - 54:24 - 77:52 - ▲ from 5
   
5. Milton Basement Racers - 53:33 - 78:16 - ▲ from 7
   
6. Alquimistas - 57:32 - 83:15 - ▲ from 10
   
7. Walhalla Specialized - 62:25 - 87:41 - ▲ from 8
   
8. Secretos De Ullum - 66:23 - 92:27 - ▲ from 11
   
9. Freemind - 64:25 - 92:37 - ▲ from 14
   
10. Ansilta Viento Andino - 70:57 - 93:21 - ▼ from 4
    
11. Tree Huggers - 23:22 - 93:30 ▲ from 15
    
12. X Tres Trevo - 68:27 - 94:44
    
13. Sport Total - 72:40 - 98:22 - ▼ from 9
    
14. Cara Sur - 72:33 - 102:41 - ▲ from 16
    
15. Lima Logistica Total Dogo - 76:10 - 104:17 ▼ from 13
    

Short Course - Grupo Sancor Seguros - 57:26 - 100:24 - ▼ from 17
DNF. Gimnasio Equlibrio Bariloche - during section 3
DNF. Sanasport Warmpeace - during section 3 ▼ from 6
DNF. Ansco - after section 2
DNF. El Catango - during section 2

Commoncommon MBR!!

TH hope everyone's ok. :( So sorry you had to pull out after getting so far.

The Todoaventura vs. MBR suspense is killing me. Looks like minimum finish time for either team would be 3-4am EST??? Please please no nav errors!!! Burn rubber, guys!

Excited to hear the result... in the morning :-D [G'night AP... Go MBR !!!]

Hi all! Thanks for following along. With our AP friends watching, we know we're never alone in the woods. We're soooo excited for MBR!!

The Tree Huggers are fine. We had been as high as 9th a couple of times in the middle of a leg and were aiming for top 10. We actually beat MBR on Leg 1 (kayak) but it looks like the results didn't get that right. Too bad, we were laughing about the folks at home seeing us above them in the standings even though they had flown by us on bikes early in Leg 2.

Unfortunately, one of our racers wasn't feeling well today. We divided his heaviest gear into our packs and slowed the pace to accommodate. In adventure racing, you think of ways to solve problems; you don't question the existence of the problem.

We had been on Leg 4 for a few hours - a long mountain trek, maybe 20+ hours for us. We emerged from the tree line into blowing, cold rain with piles of hail on the trail. Then the guy on our team who normally says the least turned to us and asked if we should be climbing higher and descending into a more remote area for a long trek with a friend who was feeling poorly and moving more slowly than usual. As soon as he asked, all of us knew the right answer. We went from chasing our closest rivals to descending toward town in just a few minutes.

We're all fine with it. These things happen, and we still had fun anyway. We had already raced about 450 km through beautiful, varied terrain. And tonight we could enjoy a drink with dinner while waiting to cheer in our friends. Life is good.

Congrats Bash and the rest of the Tree Huggers. Glad to hear everyone is alright, and can't wait to hear details of this adventure.

Congrats Tree Huggers on a great race, thanks for the update, it's unfortunate it had to end early, but definitely for the best reasons. I also look forward to the stories.

If I'm reading things right, Todo Adventura came in third around 2:24am after 110 hours, and Milton Basement Racers were only 10 minutes behind (wow!). Sprint finish!

Lots of great photos posted, this one is a good one to wake up to.

Congrats to the Tree Huggers, glad to hear everyone is alright and looking forward to the race details. Congrats to MBR, wow!!

Congrats MBR for the 4th place!!! What a race!
Safe decision TH, sorry about the outcome. Great attitude.
Thanks for reviving some great memories about my participation to TV in 2009.
Rest well, eats lots ans safe travel back.

Thanks for all the great coverage everyone! So excited for MBR and can't wait to hear the stories.

Speechless on all accounts!
I think sometimes the hardest decisions may be the easiest decisions, well done to both TH and MBR!

I saw MBR in the middle of the night and they were extremely tired, muddy, happy, proud, sore and quick to laugh. They think they came 5th behind some Chileans but maybe not?

My teammates are still sleeping after many hours. MBR is up already. Because of Easter weekend, we may be sleeping in the TA for the rest of our stay. I stayed up late chatting with Cathy, Vince's wife who arrived with their two children yesterday for a 2-week post-race vacation. I hope to get a shower today. The TA doesn't even have a working toilet so it's not fancy but it's a great place to pack and hang out with other teams. Adidas Terrex are nearby and happily went away with some of my spare food. Now Coffee...

Congrats to MBR and happy to hear the Tree Huggers are ok. Looking forward to the stories!
Wishing everyone good rest and safe trip home.

Whew! TH, sorry to hear about your sick teammate, but of course I know you'd take good care of him. Looks like a great time regardless, and we all loved following you.
MBR rocked too- if the race was just a bit longer...

Great work everyone.

Wow. Amazing result by MBR! Looking forward to the details. Enjoy the rest of your time there, and safe travels home.

They have learned they were 4th after all! They had to run 17K at the end, trying to catch the team ahead. They didn't know it was a podium sprint! We're at breakfast together now. We finished nearly all the restaurant's food!

Amazing work by MBR! Congratulations big time! You were only minutes behind the team ahead of you! And congratulations to TH as well! You put in an amazing race and were faced with the hardest decision in AR, to pull out. Glad to hear everyone is okay. Enjoy the post race activities!

Happy to hear that everyone on Tree Huggers is okay, and stoked about MBR's bid finish! Well done everyone!
Bummer about being stuck at the basic TA when a hotel with a shower and a bed would have been soooo nice. Ah, holiday schedules in South America.... :)

Nice work TH at beating MBR on the kayak section ;)

Fantastic work TH and I'm glad you are all okay!
Congratulations MBR - you guys are amazing!
Looking forward to the reports/stories!

What an awesome finish to TV for MBR! I woke up in the middle of the night to check and had seen they had finished but wasn't sure whether it was 3rd, 4th or 5th. I can't believe they were 10 minutes away from 3rd and had to do a 17km road run to finish the race after over a hundred hours out there. Glad to hear that everyone on Treehuggers is resting safely now too. Great race for your team as well! I appreciate the live update Bash as we didn't get a ton from the RD's although we always knew once a section was completed.

Enjoy some downtime today and hopefully you can find a shower/working toilet soon enough!

Congratulations once again to all teams on a great race!

Milton Basement Racers - Morning after their awesome 4th place finish!

A few more pics from the final section of TV.





MBR at the Finish Line after over 110 hours of racing


M&M from MBR


Simpy from MBR looks like he left nothing out there.


Tiny from MBR


Reeder from MBR






Amazing!!

Congrats on a tough race, Bash & Co. and keeping in top 10. Can't wait to hear the details.

I'm so thrilled about how much time MBR put on Todoaventura in the end. Sounds like you all left the last CP together and "sprinted" 17km. I had been convinced that that it was supposed to be a bike finish. :)
You finished section five 3hrs faster than the winners. That's grit. Congratulations!

Edit: Just saw the pics - so it was a bike finish! LOL

Amazing stat on the last section time vs winners! WOW

Incredible!

Awesome photos!!

SECCION 5 / FINAL RESULT

1. Adidas Terrex Prunesco - 13:20 - 93:07
   
2. Columbia Vidaraid - 13:02 - 98:05
   
3. Todoaventura - 11:43 - 110:09
   
4. Milton Basement Racers - 10:19 - 110:19
   
5. Karen's Aventura - 16:06 - 119:25
   
6. Alquimistas - 15:31 - 120:17
   

MBR, you were 4hrs faster than TA over the last two sections! From Bash's update, it sounds like you might not have been told your ranking or times between teams - is that usual in AR? That you just have to race as hard as you can without knowing who is in front or behind?

Killer final push MBR!! Wicked!

Thanks all. The whole finishing 8ish hours are still a bit of a blur, we knew we were pushing hard but never really were sure what was up. We had 3rd for a period as we passed Topoaventura who had turned off their lights and waited for Tiny to find the CP. They poped out and it was on. They were much faster in the first 5 min (hard hard climb out of a reentrent ) . Then it was a 17ish km trail run and a 10km mtb. We pushed as hard as we could but alas they got there just faster. We honestly didn´t know if we were fighting for 3rd, 4th, 5th or even 6th. We just knew we were fighting.

Great pix!

Congrats!

Thanks everyone for following along. What a race and what a team. During section 4 we ended up on some high rock and weren't sure of our next steps. It was a tough decision to sleep until morning so we could see (2.5 hrs). Morning came and we pushed on to the finish of the section with a 15 km road run to wrap up that section. At the end we learned we were 4th and an hour down on 3rd. The last leg was pretty short and easy. 10 km bike 35 kn trek all on trail except 2km in the bush and then 10km bike home. At that point we were really racing to hold 4th as we figured Karen's adventure would be right behing us. We hit the last checkpoint at the same time as Todo, but I assumed 5th had caught us as we had a bit of trouble finding the right point into the woods. We ran the trail back and when we asked the volunteer at the bike drop he said 5th, although he seemed more out of it than we were. We biked home and enjoyed our accomplishment given Top 5 wasn't expected when we started this race. It was only the next morning we finally realized what had actually happened.

Can't wait to see everyone when were home as we have some pretty funny stories to share with you all.

Great to hear Simpy and Tiny! Congrats once again on an awesome race and can't wait to hear more about it when everyone gets home! Enjoy some R&R now!

A great race! Congrats!

Topoaventura who had turned off their lights and waited for Tiny to find the CP

Is that normal?!

congrats to both canadian teams...it was fun to track. Ugh, major withdrawal though...not another one to follow until early May :)

Congrats to both Milton Basement Racers and Tree Huggers, can't wait until you are back and share the stories! I'm curious if any new Reeder-isms were invented :-)

Well done Treehuggers and MBR. We followed along religiously and were thankful for all of the hard work to translate and update leader boards by fellow Apers. Great showing. Tough not to know where you were placed but you guys ended up in a great spot on that leaderboard - huge congrats for that and I can't wait to hear the stories.

Big props to all from France!

Great job MBR and Tree Huggers. Rest well and enjoy post race feelings.

Fantastic coverage everyone, thank you so much. Awesome pictures.

Definitely have this race on my radar.

Race report by Andrew Reeder (mostly) and Mike Simpson from Team MBR, who placed 4th.

http://ar.attackpoint.org/viewlog.jsp/user_7805/pe...

Here's my race report on the Tree Huggers' experience at Tierra Viva - just to get everyone in the mood for Expedition Africa! :)

Thank you for the report Bash. :)

I just finished reading it all. Followed every twist and turn closely and soaked up every photo! Thanks for pulling it all together!
Oh I'd be frustrated by the lack of, or inconsistency in, the directions for finding that last trail. And what a heartbreak that you were stuck sleeping on the floor for 2 nights after your race!

Thanks for taking the time to read my looooong report!

The word "heartbreak" might be a little strong but as we marched down that mountain to drop out of the race, we imagined a wonderful hotel with silky sheets, fluffy towels, wifi and hot showers so it was disappointing to have to throw our sleeping bags beside our bikes for two more nights. To be fair, the central camp was an amazing TA for an adventure race; it just lacked a few amenities as a hotel. :)