High Profile Adventure Racing

Lynn Hawbaker rejoined THP for the Fall Classic

On Saturday, November 17,2001, Team High Profile raced in the Mid-America Xtreme - Fall Classic. The race consisted of 36 coed teams of four. It was an entry level adventure race covering 4O miles in the Kettle Morraine State Park and area around Delafield, Wisconsin. Team High Profile organized a rookie team called Team High Profile Too, to race with and mentor throughout the race. THP Too was comprised of Bruce Grell, Theresa Voelkers, Greg Aronson, and Rick Wren. The race began at 8:00 a.m. under blue sky's and warm temperatures. It started with an 8 mile trail run on a cross country ski trail up and down the glacial morraine hills and valleys. It was followed by an 14 mile single track to road bike leg to a transition area where racers began canoeing over 5 miles on a beautiful clear water lake. The canoeing was followed by another 11 mile road to single track bike leg. During this leg, teams had to remove a wheel, change the tire and continue. The race finished with an 4 mile orienteering leg with 4 markers to the finish line. Both teams finished together in exactly 7:00 hours. Both teams wish to thank Mid-America Xtreme, especially Keith Lamb, the race director for organizing this race. A great time was had by all!


Bruce Grell and Greg Aronson charging to the finish	Both teams lined up at the start at Lapham State Park

Randy at transition area at Nagawicka Lake, preparing for final biking leg	Frances and Rick at last transition area prior to orienteering leg

Gerry and Lynn reading map of Lapham State Park	Randy enthusiastically prepared to begin the race