KimAndMollie Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 I was skimming my issue of Runner's World Magazine, and came across an article about this sport, and was immediately intrigued! http://www.urbanchallenge.com The only thing is, there are no challenges in Canada (yet). I've emailed them to see if there is the possibility of putting one on here. It sounds like the sport incorporates some of the elements of caching. You don't necessarily have to be a runner to do it either! I'll see what I can find out. My question is this: after going over the website, would any of you consider doing this? Let me know! Found it! Quote Link to comment
Sliver & Lucy Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Thats sounds really cool! I know I would be interested in taking part in a event like that Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 I think this could work here. We do already have multi-caches though. Granted, it isn't an organized event to race to the finish line. The only issue I have with this (and colour me a tree hugger) is that finding the cache, for me at least, is really secondary to hiking/biking a nice new area and enjoying myself outside. That said, I'm working on a cache that will encompass some of the competitive ideas but with a more intellectual twist. Cheers! Coupar-Angus Quote Link to comment
KimAndMollie Posted December 15, 2002 Author Share Posted December 15, 2002 Hey C-A Like you, I cache for the journey and the views, not so much for the cache itself. I choose the places I cache, and I can say that a good 90% of my finds have been to places I wouldn't normally have gone. The reason that this Urban Challenge thing appeals to me, is it could add a different element to our sport. I think the difference with this is, it involves clue solving, and a knowledge of the city invloved. It seems to be based on how efficiently you can get to the landmarks and checkpoints. I'm not sure that it would be considered caching per se, but it sounded like something different for cachers to try. Speaking of intellectually challenging caches, have you seen any of the Team KFWB caches here in Victoria? Although I like the idea of the challenge, I don't know if I agree with the idea of caching for cash. They HAVE come up with some good puzzles and problems, but you have to wonder about the motivation. Anyway, this is longer than I intended it to be. Thanks for the comments! Found it! Quote Link to comment
+RobertM Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 When I was still living in South Africa they used to have an organized thing like this there as well. I remember the one was in Cape Town and it looked really fun and competitive. They showed it on TV on one of the sport/running programs. It's sort of like a mini Amazing Race. Very cool! Quote Link to comment
cachewidow Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 With the activity evident in South Vancouver Island, I could see this catching on. Yikes! now I'll never see eroyd! Quote Link to comment
Curious George Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Bring it on! I haven't been running anywhere near as much as I'd like. It would be great to combine the two. Quote Link to comment
emanuel Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 This looks pretty cool. I like in particular that you're allowed to use public transportation (busses etc. but not taxis etc.) but no other form of transportation besides your feet. Quote Link to comment
gm100guy Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 It would be easy to now. Look for 12 virtual caches close to you and find them by using the rules they say. Or it could be set up as an event cache in a large city. gm100guy http://members.rogers.com/gm100guy/cachepage.htm Quote Link to comment
KimAndMollie Posted December 16, 2002 Author Share Posted December 16, 2002 I emailed them to see if they would be interested in putting on a race in Canada, as there don't appear to be any here. Even if they don't, I'm sure we could organize something similar. I told them that I know a lot of runners who would be interested in the adventure, and a lot of adventurers who would just like a different kind of challenge-I'll let you guys know what I find out. Happy hunting! Found it! Quote Link to comment
KimAndMollie Posted December 16, 2002 Author Share Posted December 16, 2002 They're interested in putting one on in Canada-here's what they said: 'We would love to come up north this summer. To consider it, we would need a good local coordinator and $20,000 in local sponsorship committed to the race. Would you be interested in tackling the project?' Never having done something like this, I'm not sure I could tackle this. I could talk to the running club I belong to, and see what they advise in terms of securing sponsorship, etc. To be honest I wasn't expecting such a prompt reply! If anyone had any advice or ideas, post 'em here! Found it! Quote Link to comment
Curious George Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 $20,000 - yikes. Sponsorship is what kills a lot of great events in Canada. We just don't have the corporate base, but I would love to be proven wrong!! Quote Link to comment
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