Team Dart-Nuun-Tecnu aka Tecnuun wins the 2014 24. They took the lead early and stretched their advantage to win over Norcal AR. In third was SOAR/Calico. In contrast to last years event the weather stayed fine all weekend. An epic climb site with a 250 ft rappel kept competitors interest. At 10:45 on Sunday morning after 27 hours and 45 minutes they crossed the finish line at Pinecrest Chalets amphitheater and claimed the win. The are not just the Gold Rush 24 Adventure Challenge winners but also the NAAR Western Regional Champions.
Results
Bib |
Team |
Team Members |
TA1 |
TA2 |
TA3 |
CPs Missed |
Final Time |
32 |
Dart-Nuun-Tecnu |
Jennifer VanGorder, Ryan VanGorder, Kyle Peter, Mari Chandler |
10:23 |
12:00 |
19:33 |
4 |
27:45 |
34 |
NORCAL Adventure Racing |
Bill Schwaab, Andy Peterson, Wendy Welling, Tim Kuenster. |
11:50 |
13:30 |
23:28 |
5 |
29:36 |
35 |
Team SOAR/Calico Racing |
Afsheen Mostofi, Mike DeFilipo |
11:54 |
14:01 |
03:49 |
9 |
30:54 |
31 |
And Loving It! |
Nick Giori, Kathy Giori, Tom Proulx |
12:00 |
13:51 |
05:43 |
10 |
31:19 |
33 |
Barking Frogs |
Dennis Wilkinson, Mats Jansson, Terri Whlberg, Mike Chastaine |
11:13 |
13:03 |
00:34 Sunday |
9 |
29:37 Incomplete |
36 |
Twisted Blisters |
Morgan Kleiderlein, Danielle Brown, Jennifer Hochstatter , Will Gilmore |
13:25 |
15:46 |
DNF |
14 |
DNF |
Come and join us for a fun event that you can complete in a weekend. Check in on Friday evening at Pinecrest Chalets in Pinecrest, California. Race from 7am Saturday until the cut-off at 2pm Sunday. Then kick back for the post race meal. Check-in, start and finish at Pinecrest California. Four and Three person teams. Hiking, Orienteering, mountain biking and paddling. Boats included in the entry fee. Course designed to be a challenge for the top teams but with options designed to let all teams have a chance at finishing.
No crews. We provide the boats. Big ropes section. Great facilities around Pincrest to keep friends and family entertained while you race. Or send them to us as volunteers! Lodging available at Pinecrest Chalets or at convenient campgrounds nearby. |
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