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Adventures in teamwork

Doug Crytzer will take you into the woods and out of your comfort zone. In the process, you'll learn something about the environment and something about yourself. At least that is the mission of American Adventure Sports, Crytzer's business, which is expanding its presence in Central Pennsylvania. read more

Fifth Annual Trail Runner Trophy Series Begins March 1, 2008
Trail races in Indiana, Arizona and Maryland kick off popular, seven-month race series 

Sponsored by La Sportiva, the Trail Runner Trophy Series is the world’s largest off-road running series, encompassing 121 races held between March 1 to September 30. Kicking off this year’s series on March 1 are the Foot Pursuit 5k in Valparasio, Indiana, Old Peublo 50-Mile Endurance Run in Sonoita, Arizona, and Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon and 50K in Damascus, Maryland. read more

Doug Crytzer was an Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne who competed on American Gladiators during its first incarnation. He has a theory about adventure racers. "These are the toughest athletes I've ever met, period," Crytzer said. "I've seen the cuts, the bruises, the breaks. The only difference is that they don't run to the sidelines and suck oxygen or see a trainer. They pull out a first-aid kit, patch each other up and keep moving. It's really a cutting-edge sport, and I do think it will continue to grow." read more

Outdoor adventure camp builds kids confidence
By Mitch Fryer
LEADER TIMES
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 

BETHEL -- Hunter Bearer is up to the challenge of a Tyrolean traverse or two -- even if that means hanging on a rope over the Crooked Creek Dam outflow 30 feet above the water and rocks. read more

Race starts in 5 minutes, and things are not as they should be. Only 11 out of the 16 Control Points (CPs) have managed to be plotted. Driving thru Pittsburgh the night prior and morning of the race and now having the city laid out before us on maps, reinforce how navigating thru it could easily pose some headaches at best and undoubtedly navigational errors at worst. The race is taking place in conjunction with Pittsburgh’s Venture Outdoors Festival, happening along the North Shore. We start the race at 8:00 leaving behind empty booths and no line ups in front of the port-o-potties. read more