Thanks to Hyperion XIII for the Mother Lode Expedition Race 2011 video.

Gold Rush Mother Lode

Exciting news...   We are pleased to announce that the Gold Rush Mother Lode Expedition Adventure race will be held August 7th to 12th 2012 somewhere in the Sierra Mountains of California. We have an amazing race planned for you. This will be a 5 day non-crew race. Registration begins December 20th at 12pm. Put it on your schedule and don't miss out on one of the best expedition races of 2012.

Make plans, start training, get a team and race.

Gold Rush Summer Challenge 

Announcing the date of Gold Rush Adventure Racing's 6 - Hour Summer Challenge:  Sunday June 3, 2012 at New Melones.  We will offer camping and refresher courses and activities on Saturday June 2 to help everyone get ready.  The race will include Orienteering, Trekking, Mountain Biking, and Kayaking along with beautiful scenery.  The race is appropriate for beginner Adventure Racing teams as well as more experienced teams.  Teams are 2 - 4 persons.  Map and Compass only, no GPS allowed.

Team Tecnu Extreme won the 2011 Gold Rush Mother Lode Adventure Race and is now heading to Tasmania to battle it out with the best teams in the world in the AR World Championships starting October 31st.

Get out your calendar and make a note to self  - 'Racing in the Premier US Adventure race, the Gold Rush Mother Lode. Hold everything!'

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