"Having inspirational people around me during the camp motivated me to do my best."
-- Erin Peck after the 2012 Adventure Racing Camp
END-FAR Winnipeg is Sold OUT!
Submitted by Andy Magness on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 14:22
It's a done deal. The race has reached its cap a full two weeks before it happens. More than 100 kids and parents will challenge themselves during the event as they navigate through the Assiniboine Forest on bike and foot and take on mystery challenges--and this time, thanks to the efforts of our guest race directors, Tara and John Kenny, I will be one of them! --Andy Magness, Ground UP adventures president.
Announcing END-FAR Winnipeg!
Submitted by matt on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 16:32
Ground UP Adventures is proud to team up with ENDracing to cross the border...to host END-FAR Winnipeg!
On May 3rd, 2014, bring the kids to the Assiniboine Forest and get ready to spend two hours trekking and biking (and maybe paddling...) while trying to find checkpoints with a map and compass. This is a Family Adventure Race, which means the focus is on everyone getting involved. The best part? Adults and kids under six race free. If you haven't done any of our previous races, check out the END-FAR page, which has links to photos, video, and some information from our past races.
Why Winnipeg? Well, we thought we'd let them in on some of the fun we've been having in Grand Forks for the last few years. The race is being directed by our Canadian friends John and Tara, who promise that even Americans will be able to find their way around. Right guys?
Winnipeg Showdown!
Submitted by Andy Magness on Thu, 11/14/2013 - 07:44
The GUP climbing team headed up to Winnipeg's Vertical Adventures climbing gym last weekend to take part in their annual climbing competition. Despite super challenging routes and the biggest youth field in the competition's history, the GUP girls managed to place 1, 2 and 3! The GUP boys didn't manage to reach the top spots but in fairness there were only two of them, they are 10, and their competition half a dozen teenagers twice their size! More important than the results though is the teamwork and determination that they displayed, and the personal challenges they all faced and overcame (self-doubt, uncertainty, frustration, etc). We are so proud of our team! Pictures from the event can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/endracing/sets/72157637557627883/.
Family Adventure Race a Success Despite Nasty Weather
Submitted by Andy Magness on Wed, 10/09/2013 - 12:27
Ground UP adventures third family adventure race took place last weekend despite high temperatures around 40 degrees, 20 mph winds, and constant rain. 12 family teams and 4 youth teams braved the weather to tackle the challenging and very muddy terrain. It was good "adventure racing weather" according to organizers, who also commented - "if families can play outside together in this weather, they can play outside in anything!" WDAZ covered the event as part of their weekly GR8 outdoors feature. You can see the broadcast HERE. A big congratulation to all the intrepid adventurers that attended the event!
Youth team to tackle 24 hour adventure race
Submitted by Andy Magness on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 09:48
Members of Ground UP adventures youth racing team, END-FAST, led by Canadian Reid Nelson (age 17) are set to challenge ENDracing's END-AR24, the midwest regional championship race in the North American Adventure Race Series on August 24th and 25th. The event marks the first time a youth team will attempt to compete in such a challenging race, unassisted by adults. Other members of the team include Rosa Grijalva (age 15) and Elizabeth Carr (age 16). The race is made possilbe by a generous donation by Delorme, who is providing the team with an inReach 2 way satellite communication device that will allow the team to send text messages about their position and condition to race organizers (and more importantly their parents!) from deep in the Pembina Gorge, an area that encompasses the largest uninterrupted block of woodlands in North Dakota, and the longest segment of unaltered river valley in the state. And it's a good thing because although there is no reliable cell service in the region, there is plenty of potential danger - steep and difficult terrain, a swift rivers, and 'large' wildlife including moose, cougars, and bears. You will be able to follow the team live on ENDracing's Facebook page or on Twitter at http://bit.ly/endar24.