September 08, 2006
Ann Arbor Urban Scavenger Hunt: November 11, 2006
SMAC, the Southern Michigan Adventure Club is hosting a scavenger hunt in Ann Arbor on November 11, 2006. Teams of two will compete by "collecting information, items, and location points in an urban setting using navigation skills, riddles as well as UTM coordinates." This race isn't for folks who like to drive around in their cars - only human powered modes of transportation are allowed. Online registration is now open. Details from SMAC below.
Using any human powered transportation you and your team will navigate the urban jungle of Ann Arbor. This race is open to ALL: from Adventure Racers to families (*children above 12 yrs. old) wanting to experience some fun and adventure together.
DATE: November 11th NEW DATE!
TEAMS: 2 (any combination) teams may not split up
WHERE: Start/Finish ... to be announced
WHEN: Team Briefing at 11:30. Race runs from 12:00 pm - 17:00
HOW TO WIN?: A list of items will be given at the start - each item has a value and the team that collects the most points before the cut-off wins!
COST: $15.00 a person before Nov. 1. After Nov. 1st $20/person.
(Includes two 1:24,000 USGS topographical maps a $20.00 value)
MAXIMUM # OF TEAMS: 75
CONTACT: paul@smacworld.com
EVENT SPONSORS:
Salomon North America
Suunto
USGS
Planet Rock Climbing Gym
E-Caps/Hammer Gel
Moosejaw Mountaineering
Whole Foods
Navigation Games Magazine
U of M Outdoor Adventures
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