Key Information: Tour Duration: 5
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 6
people Destination(s):Alaska Specialty Categories:SnowshoeingBicycle Touring Season: December - March Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 750 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 750 US Dollar (USD)
From the first time winter camper to the more experienced winter traveler ready to shed gear in favor of speed without compromising safety our camps are for cyclists looking to expand their horizons. Winter biking is a growing sport in Alaska and becoming more popular in the Lower States with several winter races held in Alaska and other western states. For those contemplating entering one of the human-powered winter ultra races our camps are a great place to start. We often have race veterans from Alaska Ultra Sport's Iditarod Trail race come to the camps and share their knowledge and experience giving the students a wider view of gear and techniques. After spending a lifetime playing and racing in the winter wilderness the last thing I want to be is cold. So! I learned not to be!
The purpose of the camp is to pass on the skills, acquired after thousands of miles of trial and error on the trail, necessary to stay comfortable and enjoy human powered winter travel. Having all the right gear is nice but knowing the little tricks to make it all work is priceless. These camps are taught by Bill and Kathi Merchant. Bill is a eight time finisher of the Alaska Ultra Sport 350 mile race on the Iditarod Trail and finisher of the 1100 mile race to Nome in 2008. Kathi is a three time winner and current women's record holder in the 350 mile race and became the first female cyclist to finish the 1100 mile race in 2008. Our passion is multi day winter cycling expeditions and races. The camps can also be part of a snowmobile supported bike trip on various sections of the Iditarod Trail or ride to and on a glacier. Our winter training camp is for future racers or anyone who would like to learn about winter biking and human powered winter travel. The 5 day school will be spent in the Alaskan wilderness in a base camp with equipment testing, gear selection and rides on the Iditarod Trail.
*Note:
- Dates: February 14th - February 18th 2009
- We can send you a recommended gear list and are happy to give you tips on gear and clothing.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transportation from and back to Anchorage
- 4 evening meals prepared by your instructors
- Professional instruction by Bill & Kathi Merchant
- Race organizers and racers of the 350 mile and 1100 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational.
Price Excludes:
- Rental bikes
- Camping gear, you need to bring your own gear (sleeping bag, stove etc.) and clothing and breakfast and lunch.
, ext: 14907
