Listado de Equipos inscritos en el Mundial

Hombres de Maíz inscritos en el # 33 del listado de Equipos inscritos en el Mundial de Adventure Racing Costa Rica AR

http://www.arcostarica.com/teams-cr-adventure.php

Algo de Historia de Hombres de Maiz

Les coloco aquí algunas publicaciones de internet en los principales sitios de cobertura de competencias de aventura, desde los fundadores en el Eco-Challenge hasta los varios mundiales en los que hemos participado.

1999 Eco Challenge Argentina Los fundadores de Hombres de Maíz

con el CV de estos  2 Hombres de Maíz. Luego del Adrenaline Rush en el 2001, Kristel y Chiqui siguieron en contacto con este equipo y aquí pueden ver su currículo online congelado en el 2002

De Kristel podemos decir que fue quien nos involucró en el adventure racing a Chiqui, Juan Carlos Sagastume y a mí, y por lo tanto podría decir hoy  la célebre frase..."I've created a monster"

Kristel Dorion: Info http://iar2.tripod.com/kristel.htm

Chiqui Piedra Santa: Info del 2001 http://iar2.tripod.com/chiqui.htm

Según la información de chiqui, luego de terminar la competencia del mundial se comprará un velero para navegar 

Ambitions: Buy a sail boat and cruise around warm weather islands… after a successful completion of an Adventure Racing World Championship Race.

También me topé con esta descripción del team Nahuales en la cobertura de los competidores de Beast Of The East por SleepMonsters.com

There’s a mixture of talent, age, and experience at this year’s race. There are competitors in their first multi-day event, and others who have raced all over the world in big time races like Eco-Challenge. Some are in their first season, others are veteran racers and Odyssey Academy instructors. 

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The Guatemalans of Team Nauhaules describe themselves this way. “We are four lost souls looking for a PC ... hoping race organizers will wait or leave a note... If you see us, please point us in the right direction ... We will feed you if you do...” But don’t let their sense of humour fool you, they are an experienced international team who have raced all over the world. They are led by Julioandre Piedra Santa (known as “Chiqui”) and formed out of Hombres de Maiz (HDM), Guatemala´s premier adventure racing team. 
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2005 Cream of International Adventure Racers for West Coast World Champs

El Mundial de AR Costa Rica 2013

El organizador del mundial en Costa Rica nos ha escrito en varios mensajes lo siguiente:

  Que bueno escuchar que viene un equipo de Guatemala y los Hombres de Maiz!,la ultima vez que los vimos fue en Borneo hace ya mas de una decada,no se si seran los mismos integrantes,pero igual bienvenidos al ARWC 2013.

Descripción General:

ARWS 2013 is currectly made by 12 races taking place in 12 different country’s; each one of this becoming the World Cup Final (ARWC). In 2013, Costa Rica Adventure Race is the Adventure Race World Championship Final.

The race will take place during the first two weeks of December 2013.  The course will go across the country, from coast to coast: Pacific to Atlantic, and from border to border: from Nicaragua to Panama. There will be a wide variety of terrains, from long beach walks to ascents of more than 1,000 mts, going up to 3,800 mts of rugged rocky hills.  The temperature will vary from 5°C in cool nights, to 37°C in very hot and rainy days.  There will be several micro climate zones, with some very rainy and very dry areas during the race.

The goal of the race is for the participants to experience an unforgettable race, where the terrain, the climate, and the strategy will test them to the limit.  The experience attained by the organizers in the many races in which they have participated in, combined with the unique environment that Costa Rica offers, assures a great race environment. Tourists can take advantage of the country’s attraction with the motto “Costa Rica: No Artificial Ingredients”.

There has been 3 previous editions of  COSTA RICA ADVENTURE RACE, the only race in the circuit that has brought more than 12 international teams represent more than 13 different countries in every edition, proving that Costa Rica is one of the “must” visit countries in the world. If you would like to see our promos of previous years, go to www.youtube.com and write “Costa Rica Adventure Race Promos”.  All editions have been a great success.



THE DISCIPLINES
The disciplines for ARWC 2013 will be rafting, kayak (ocean and river), mountain bike, trekking, ropes, inner tubing, coasteering, canyoning, and 700+ km. The racers will be supported by the organization staff, and the winning time will be of aprox. 120 hours.

http://www.arcostarica.com/ 

... y algunos updates del recorrido:

After almost 2 months of scouting and hundreds of kilometers cycling, walking, mountain climbing, and paddling through canals, rivers, and oceans, the final route has been decided. A few small changes could arise in the coming months, but they will not alter the overall design of the event. 

Here is some information to help you prepare:

- As stated previously, the ARWC Costa Rica 2013’s route will include two natural borders between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and Costa Rica and Panama, also the two coasts Atlantic and Pacific. First time in Costa Rica and the world!

- The course length will be between 750 to 850 kilometers long, and we hope the first team will finish in 6 days. 

- The race has a duration of 9 days. We trust the teams will prepare for the test and will be able to finish the entire course. 

- We have been able to verify, by scouting one year in advance, that the temperatures and rainfalls may vary. It is that time of the year when the rainy season ends and dry season begins, so anything can happen…

- The routes for all modalities are well distributed. The distances are almost the same for mountain bike, trekking, and kayak/rafting.

- The temperature in the coastal areas can reach a high of 35ºC , with 97% humidity, so hydration will be very important. You should be prepared!

- High altitudes will also be included. The Cordillera of Talamanca covers almost the whole country so there is no way to avoid it. The temperature at night in an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level could reach 0º C. Special clothing, tent, and sleeping bag for low temperatures will be required. 

We already have 33 teams registered and another 27 reservations for the ARWSeries competition. Since the race has a limited capacity of 70 teams, it is important to register as soon as possible. 

Finally, we wish you all Happy Holidays and a very successful 2013 … Prepare for the worldwide competition 2013 in Costa Rica … there will be no better way to end next year!

Johana, Pongo, and Antonio