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Adventure Race Training Pico 2 Playa Expedition Week.
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Adventure Race Training - Pico 2 Playa
Expedition Week
From the high alpine refugio of Pico de Orizaba at 4200m to the Gulf of Mexico, the “Pico 2 Playa” (Peak to
Beach) Expedition Training Week is an 8-day Expedition Adventure Race training program which spands across the state of
Veracruz, Mexico. Providing the environment for mutual learning and improvement, and the physical activity to
shake off the winter cobwebs, this program will improve your skills, your perspective, your attitude, and your
physical conditioning, to prepare you to undertake any expedition race.
Focusing on the key strategies and advanced skills necessary for successful expedition racing, this program combines advanced day and night navigation, whitewater paddling, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, ropes, alpine, first aid for expedition racing, nutrition, and much more combined with the spectacular scenery, culture and ancient history of Mexico.
Availability & Costs 2011 |
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| Pico 2 Playa Expedition Training Week |
Adults |
Youth |
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| Sat. March 12, 2011 - Sat. March 19, 2011 | $1995.00 | n/a | |
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Pico2Playa Expedition Week Daily Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival to Veracruz, Mexico, travel to Tlachichuca | |
| Day 2 | Pico Orizaba - Trek & Bike | |
| Day 3 | Mountain biking | |
| Day 4 | Trekking into the Barranca Grande Valley | |
| Day 5 | Whitewater paddling to Monte Blanco | |
| Day 6 | Trek, bike, swim, rappel, ascend & navigate through the Antigua Valley | |
| Day 7 | Mountain biking to the coast | |
| Day 8 | Departure | |
| Note: We do our best to adhere to the itinerary outlined above. Activities and river specified are subject to change based on circumstances outside of our control (ie.weather, water levels, road and safety conditions) | ||
What's included in your Pico2Playa Expediton Week:
All accommodation (B&B, hacienda style)
All meals, freshly prepared to international standards of safe
food handling. Special dietary requests are welcome and easily
accommodated.
Private ground transportation
Internationally certified professional guides and instructors are
always available and on call.
All paddling equipment (helmets, pfds, paddles, kayaks, rafts)
Some climbing gear (harnesses, helmets, ‘biners)
Be Sure to Bring:
• Your bike and all biking gear (helmet, shoes, etc)
• Compass
• Map Bag (waterproof)
What’s NOT included in your Jalcomulco AR Training Week
Airfare to Veracruz (Mexico), alcoholic beverages, telephone service, internet, meals on arrival and departure days, travel insurance, optional instructor/guide gratuities and additional personal services (laundry, massage, etc.).
Rental Options, Add-ons & Upgrades
Some things you may choose to add to your adventure or rent from us in Mexico. Prices are listed per person and include taxes.
| Shuttles: | |
| Veracruz Airport Shuttle to Jalcomulco | Included |
| Accommodation Upgrades: | |
| Single Supplement | $200 |
| Equipment: | |
| Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad |
$10/day $10/day |
| Memories Packages: | |
| Trip Video DVD Trip Photos CD |
$100 $100 |
Ready to Register?
Esprit Mexico
1-800-596-7238
(Head office, Davidson, Qc, Canada)
Email: mexico@whitewater.ca
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