Saturday, March 8, 2014

The Alaska Slam

2014 I will attempt to complete The Alaska Slam. The Alaska Slam consist of four 100 mile races. Tongass Substance Screening TSS will help me with finacial support to help me get there. I hope to blog my progress and thoughts. These four 100 mile races is what make of The Alaska Slam.  
 
Susitna 100 2/15/2014
The Susitna 100 is ski, bike or run event with open registration. The race begins in Susitna valley two hours north of Anchorage. Runners are required to drag a sled equipped with provision such as a emergency food, a -20 F sleeping bag, foam mat, front and rear light, two quarts of water, and a tent. Racers will be disqualified if their sleds are under 15 lbs or if they don't finish within 48 hours.
 
White Mountain 100 3/30/2014
The White Mountain 100 is a lottery registration, open to 65 racers who can ski, bike or run. It starts 40 miles north of Fairbanks. No equipment is required beside food and water between each check point. Racers will be disqualified if they don't finish within 48 hours.
 
Sluice Box 100 06/28/2014
The Sluice box 100 is a bike, run or relay event and is open registration. It take place outside of Fairbanks. Temperatures range from 32-80 degrees, and there is 22 hours of daylight .There is a high potential of thunderstorms, wildfires and encounters with wildlife. Racers will be disqualified if they don't finish within 36 hours.
 
Resurrection 100 8/9/2014
This race begins south of Kenai and is open registration. Bears and moose have the right away. There are very few stations, so racers have to pack heavy and filter water from streams Drop bags are allowed.

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