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SAFE TRAVELS!

Tuesday, 22 January 2013 07:26 Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 January 2013 07:24 Written by Dave Pramann

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Hope your travels to Frostbite Falls go well, things are looking good for adventure. Last minute updates: All we need to see at gear-check is required list gear, not the bike/sled,etc. Volunteer meeting for all nice volunteers Backus 2:30pm Sunday prior to racer meeting at 4PM next door. Right now looks like we missed good Arctic chill by couple days, nothing looming huge far as weather factors at the start, but that has history of changing at Arrowhead!  Midweek might be interesting and a Full Moon.....WeeHaw!

HOMESTRETCH...WEEHAW!

Wednesday, 09 January 2013 18:10 Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:56 Written by Dave Pramann

Arrowhead's got snow, some grooming, good thing I-Falls way north cause we got some cold weather and more coming too. 20+ states, ~7 countries represented with best winter ultra-fatbikers on planet, experienced, fast and deep field on foot and some skiers hoping for something more than -20F!  Likely 135 racers at gun.

Couple things: 2013 Gear check Sat Jan. 26th Noon-6PM and Sun 10AM-2PM at Backus Community Center (900 5th Street Internatl Falls, MN 56649), same place as last couple years pre-race meeting.  same  ) Street parking or big lot west side of Backus...come in west parking lot door easiest.  This years pre-race meeting across street to the east at Aquinas School/Church stage-gym at 4PM Sunday.  See race rules for more, not much else new but do have Chili provided 1st Checkpoint Gateway by nice folks Minnesota Sedation Dental. Since most of us have drawers overstuffed with race T-Shirts we're giving free Arrowhead 2013 original tote/duffel bag to racers this year, sweet Storkamp designed Arrowhead moisture-wicking shirts for sale modest price.

Our spare rooms filling up with race equipment and fine schwag for drawing, trophy making party planned next week though we are hoping -30F and soft trail so we hardly have to make any, HA!  Thanks to all volunteers/racers who make this race happen especially Don Clark, John Storkamp, John Spartz, Todd Gabrielson, Al Lauer, Tony Oveson, Russ Loucks, Gregg Pattison, Jerald Netland, most all have been making the race what it is every year we've been coming since 2006. Many others!

See you in I-Falls.

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TRAIL GROOMING

Tuesday, 25 December 2012 11:49 Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 December 2012 16:27 Written by Dave Pramann

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4-8" LIGHT BLUE, 8-12" MEDIUM BLUE, LAKE ICE DARK BLUE

Today's Christmas Arrowhead showin 4-12" snowcover, last nights reindeer flyby reported to me Friendly Anoka Tower at least north half trail machine groomed....fast.  Roster stacked 6 yrs worth of bike winners, 4-5 yrs foot/running winners, best depth talent across Mens and Womens field than any year I can think of.

If travel mode listed erroneously on roster please advise, also anybody thinking of skiing this year please let us know cause you are special. While we most love giving nice donated sponsor products to everyone at Arrowhead Famous Schwag drawings, will have stuff for mens and womens division winners. WeeHaw!

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ARROWHEAD 2013 UPDATE

Friday, 14 December 2012 10:42 Last Updated on Friday, 14 December 2012 11:15 Written by Dave Pramann

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Hope your plans for Arrowhead 2013 are coming along!  On our end, permits, insurance and other race logistics are mostly done, now if we can get Mother Nature to quit this Winter sputtering and get serious.  Tuscobia race coming up soon and looks like plethora of winter bike, run and ski races set to commence a great 2013 Midwest season. Fine list of competitors for Arrowhead with deep talented fields in biking and running.  Anyone thinking of skiing waiting to see the temperature forecast!  See you in I-Falls.

ARROWHEAD v2013 MAXED

Monday, 08 October 2012 18:32 Written by Dave Pramann

Incredible array of talented experienced athletes filled Arrowhead 2013 Roster in record time! No more please. Those received after 7 OCT will be returned.  Final Roster posted on website Tuesday, 9 OCT.  WeeHaw!

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Jackie's Corner

We loved getting applications from all our Arrowhead vets. As of now (9-19-17) our vet roster is full. We are now looking forward to rookie applications (which as of 10-2-17 is also full) As you may know, we limit our roster in order to maintain solitude on the trail and comply with our permit limits. The full roster should be posted by mid October.

 

We would like to make a couple of announcements:
- This year's Spirit of the Arrowhead will be awarded to Mike Stattleman. Mike was nominated multiple times for going above and beyond to assist an injured racer. Mike is also a former Arrowhead A'trois winner. We had an anonymous racer sponsor this $100 award which Mike has chosen to donate to the Falls Hunger Coalition.
- Rachel Utecht wins the 2017 Shackleton Endurance Award for spending the most time on the trail. Rachel was an unsupported racer on foot. The award consists of a $100 donation to the charity of Rachel's choice - charitywater
- In addition to our major charities (Special Operations Warrior Foundation, MN Safe Families, and Falls Food Shelf) we will be making a $100 donation to the Semper Fi Fund on behalf of the Arrowhead Volunteers.
- 2018 race dates Jan 29th to 31st. Cowards won't show.

The 14th annual AH135 will be Jan 29th to 31st, 2018.  We will take race veteran apps starting 9-1-17 and rookie apps 10-1-17.  Please make sure you have a qualifying race - see below.  Our roster is limited to ~150 racers and fills quickly.  

Gear check will be Jan 27th/28th.  Please ensure you meet or exceed the qualifications listed below if you plan to race.  

Trackleaders is offering Spot device rentals and tracking for the Arrowhead. This is optional for racers. They can support rentals and personal devices. Last year they did a simple signup form: http://trackleaders.com/arrowhead-signupCheck out the rules page for proposed changes for 2017.

Completing one of the below accomplishments would typically qualify an entrant for this year's Arrowhead Winter Ultra;
however, entry is not guaranteed. The race directors reserve the right to change the rules in the interest of safety and sportsmanship or for any reason deemed appropriate by the race officials. The race directors reserve the right to select entrants based on other important considerations, as well as due to the requirements of insurers, sponsors, the Minnesota State DNR and other regulatory
agencies.
Basically, we look for both endurance and cold weather experience. Below are general guidelines.
Qualifying activities for runners:
• Completing a prior Arrowhead 135, Tuscobia 160 or similar race.
• Finishing 100 mile foot race or completed multi-sport event, including a 100 mile run. A race in winter conditions improves your odds of being selected and surviving.
Qualifying activities for bikers:
• Complete a prior  Arrowhead 135, Tuscobia 160, Susitna, or similar race.
• Finishing 24 hour bike race, with minimum of 100 miles completed for off-road, or 200 miles on road. A race in winter conditions improves your odds of being selected and surviving.
Qualifying activities for skiers:
•Complete a prior Arrowhead 135, Tuscobia 160, or similar race.
• Finishing a 24 hour ski race with a minimum of 100 miles completed.
 
 

There are lots of articles, stories, and photo albums from racers, reporters, and volunteers.  Go read them all.
Last Updated on Monday, 02 October 2017 17:08
 

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