Definition of Fun: Merrell Challenge

Our Adventure Racing Team organized Scandinavias probably funniest adventure race last weekend:the Merrell Challenge in Oslo. Vigleik did an amazing job organizing everything during the previous weeks (action plan, mystery events, great prizes, promotion stuff, etc.) so that the more than 50 teams could really enjoy the event!

Shortly summed up what the race was about:

The race took the teams through an 3-4 hour adventurous course with many challenges. The course was kept a secret until one hour before start. A total of 5 laps and 10 mystery events challenged both the physics, the team work and the mind. Several of the mystery events were impossible to pass unless the three team members worked together.

The 5 laps were: 1. Mountainbiking, 2. Navigation, 3. Paddling, 4. Mountainbiking and finally 5. Adventure Run. All laps started and finished at the “Merrell stadium”. Between and during the laps the teams had to solve the mystery events. These consisted of:

• Carrying one team member who got the feet strapped together
• Passing/climbing a log obstacle
• Passing a soapy/slippery wall/floor
• Pass a river using a cargo net which was stretched by use of a wire
• Transport a log over an obstacle
• Roll a tractor wheel around a short and hilly course
• Svimming
• Wading
• Crawling through watery pipes
• Mud crawling

It was great fun to watch the teams! Enjoy the pictures!

Date for 2010 event is set to June 12^th. The goal is to double the number of teams to 80-100 teams.

www.merrellchallenge.com - with all the details, results and pics.