the Adventure Lifestyle magazine

Feelin Adventurous? Adventure races aren't cheap. Besides the entrance fee, you have to cover your own airfare to the exotic locale, room and board, any medication you may need, plus most of the gear. In addi­ tion, you must be certified in the various skills of the race by either a federal sporting board or by someone appointed by the race. Here's how to enter: I :ffi! 6F.'ႀI1 [.]LUi Fees: $1 0,000 per five-person team. Requirements: Must be 18 or older and certified in Raid skills. Admittance is on a first-come, first served basis (although appli­ cation is not complete without a portion of the fee). Apply early-there is always a waiting list. Contact: www.raid-gauloises.com;raid@iway.fr; 310-271-8335 Notes: This year it's in September in Ecuador. Rumor has it that Raid 1999 will take place in the US. IMMfHlld.tႀ䊉 Fees: Determined by location. Requirements: Must be 18 or older and certified in Eco-Challenge skills. Skill verification occurs during the two days prior to the race. A selection committee screens applications. Contact: www.ecochallenge.com; 31 0-399-3080 Notes: Happens in Morocco in October. The 1999 race location will be announced at this year's race. U,.lSiႀ䊉'UfHႀ䊉M Fees: Around $2,500 per five-person team. Requirements: Must be 21 . No other qualifications for this 35-hour race. Contact: 310-271-8309 Notes: The 1999 location is undecided at present. First prize is free entry to the Raid Gauloises (the race is licensed by the Raid). There are also Nature Races in Europe and Japan. Fees: Around $7,000 for a four-person team. Requirements: Certification is required for all Authentic Adventure activities. Verification of skills occurs throughout the year in the participants' home countries. This 10-day race is similar to the Raid and the Eco-Challenge. Contact: (Paris) +33-1 -45-63-22-65; gunfusil@iway.fr Notes: The premiere 1999 race will likely be held in Western Samoa. I! 18 &.ij!M1ffiMfi:t.I4I,I,t4Siႀ Fees: $200 per three-person team Requirements: None. Apply early, space is limited. Contact: 81 8-707-8867; mesp@mesp.com, www.mesp.com Notes: This mini-endurance event covers kayaking, trail running and mountain biking (plus "special tests" such as a mud pit) over one day. Races already took place in Miami and New York. Next races: 12 July Dallas, 26 July Vancouver, 30 August Portland, 13 September Hartford. 26 E EXCITING TIMES FOR ADVENTURE RACING."

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