The following is an article I wrote for Snowshoe Magazine on the 2009 BHP Billiton Rock and Ice Ultra.------------------------------------------
High winds and ominous clouds added to the tension and uncertainty as participants waited for the start of the 2009 BHP Billiton Rock and Ice Ultra. A total of 78 athletes were lined up on the start line, with many frantically doing last minute gear checks to make sure that they had the appropriate survival equipment needed for the duration of the race. In a harsh climate like Yellowknife, NWT in Canada’s north, a careless mistake not only affects how well your race will go, but can also be downright dangerous, possibly even life threatening.....
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Great article. That is a serious race for sure.
ReplyDeleteGreat article Derrick! Am I gonna see you there again next year!?
ReplyDeleteThanks Josh. Definitely hope to get back there next year.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well!