Adventure race

At the beginning of June, my friend organized an all-day adventure race. Basically, we formed teams (Megan and I partnered up) and had eight hours to complete as many elements as possible. Each element was worth a certain amount of points. There was a paddling element, that included finding checkpoints placed along a river, and an orientateering element that also involved checkpoints. Also, reaching on or more of several specified locations in the Chugach Mountains -- peaks, lakes, ridges, etc. -- earned the team points (You had to take a photo to prove you were there). All transportation was by bike or foot.

Megan and I completed the orienteering course and reached one of the specified mountain ridges. We also picked up some bonus points for picking up trash. The effort earned us last place... but first place in the women's division (we were the only all female team = ). Despite the defeat, we had a super fun day and found some new hiking trails.

Group photo on the ridge that earned us points.

Pretty flower on the trail

We found a ropes course and decided to stop and play. Hmmm... maybe there's a reason we came in last = )

Megan taking a break on a big log

At the trailhead

Three of the five checkpoints along the orienteering course