HI-TEC ADVENTURE RUN TO TEST SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES AT NIGHT.Byline: Daily News The Hi-Tec Adventure Racing Series National Championships return next week to Castaic Lake Castaic Lake is a lake on Castaic Creek formed by Castaic Dam, in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, near the town of Castaic. The 323,700 acre foot lake (399,000,000 m³) is the terminus of the West Branch of the California Aqueduct, though some comes from the 154 mi² . Patterned after such endurance races as the ECO E·co , Umberto Born 1932. Italian writer best known for his novels, including The Name of the Rose (1981). He has also written extensively on semiotics and British and American popular culture. Challenge, Raid Gauloises and the X (Extreme) Games, Saturday's Hi-Tec championship round will include special mystery tests interspersed throughout the 5- to 8-mile trail run with its natural obstacles, one hour of kayaking and a 10- to 15-mile mountain bike course. Teams of three will compete together in the adventure sprint race a foot race at the highest running speed; - usually limited to distances under a quarter of a mile. See also: Sprint that combines components and disciplines used for survival in the outdoors. This year, teams will put away their sunglasses and strap on their night vision goggles goggles, n the protective eyewear worn by dental personnel and patients during dental procedures. goggles see periocular leukotrichia. and helmet lamps. The national championships will begin at twilight and end after dark. The series will air at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 28. For information, call (818) 707-8867, or visit the Web page at www.mesp.com |
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