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A glimpse into our adventures and travels in Mexico.
“5 Good Minutes” by Canoe & Kayak Magazine
Frontier Adventure Racing and Esprit have teamed up to bring you two different intensive weeks of adventure race training in the coastal mountains near Veracruz, Mexico.
These weeks of adventure involve the teaching and guiding of two of North America's top adventure racers and course designers Lawrence Foster (Team Holofiber) and Bob Miller (Team Supplierpipeline), as well as Jim Coffey respected Canadian whitewater, first aid, paddling and ropes expert, the Esprit Mexico guiding team and Geoff Langford (Team Raid the North and owner of Frontier Adventure Racing). On the trip you will be exposed to the tips, tricks and lessons learned from some of the biggest and most challenging events in the world.
For the Jalcomulco AR Training Week, we'll base our training, certification and cultural adventures from the idyllic mountain village of Jalcomulco, Mexico, nestled in the Sierra Madres, among canyons and river valleys.
Our extensive adventure race training curriculum focuses on the skills and knowledge required to complete your first race and/or take you to the next level in competitiveness. The Jalcomulco AR Training Camp skills development week will feature workshops
and certifications on navigation, ropes, wilderness first aid, flatwater and whitewater paddling techniques, swiftwater rescue, mountain biking and more!
Availability & Costs 2011 |
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| Adventure Race Training Week | Adults | Youth |
| Sat. March 5, 2011 - Sat. March 12, 2011 | $1795 | N/A |
| Day 1 | Arrival to Jalcomulco | |
| Day 2 | Whitewater Paddling Techniques | |
| Day 3 | First Aid for AR & Swiftewater Rescue | |
| Day 4 | Navigation Fundamentals for AR | |
| Day 5 | Ropes - Rappelling, Ascending & Traversing | |
| Day 6 | Technical Skills - Mountain Biking & Flatwater Paddling | |
| Day 7 | Jalcomulco Adventure Challenge (6-8 hour Race) | |
| 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) | ||
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 (with declination adjustment)
• Ascenders (eg jumars) and a descender (eg ATC)
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.).
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 |
| Double your stay: | |
| Book an additional consecutive "Week of Rivers" or "Eco-Adventure Discovery" trip! |
$700 |
Esprit Mexico
1-800-596-7238
(Head office, Davidson, Qc, Canada)
Email: mexico@whitewater.ca