view issue - Adventure World Magazine

Terra TraverseTerra Traverse recently announcedthat it is making Terra TraverseQuebec more accessible to adventureracing teams through a number ofenhancements designed to supportrace teams and their efforts toparticipate in the inaugural TerraTraverse race.Due to an overwhelming responsefrom sponsors associated with thenational television broadcast, TerraTraverse is pleased to announce anew entry fee for Terra TraverseQuebec. Effective immediately theentry fee is now $5,000 for allteams. The change reflects the organizerscommitment to reduce themonetary burden for all competitorsinterested in experiencing thenew era in adventure racing.To that end, Terra Traverse has alsosecured a deal with Air Canada toprovide a 50% discount on airfare toteams participating in Terra TraverseQuebec. Air Canada providesflights to and from Canada, US,Europe, Australia and Eastern Asia.Finally, in recognition of thedependence many adventureracing teams have on sponsorship,Terra Traverse is providinga Sponsorship Package forteams to utilize in their effortsto secure corporate support. Thepackage includes an easy-to-useprofessional PowerPoint that teamscan use when making presentationsto sponsors. The PowerPoint hasspecific details regarding TerraTraverse Quebec and how sponsorscan benefit by supporting a participatingteam.Terra Traverse will launch itsinaugural Expedition Journeyformat Adventure Race October4-10, 2008 in the spectacularprovince of Quebec Canada. Thefirst Terra Traverse event willinclude 75 four-person coed teamscovering approximately 600 kilometersacross stunning terrain. Formore information visit www.terratraverse.com.Top adventure racing teams includingTeam Nike have alreadysecured spots in Terra TraverseQuebec. Mike Kloser, captain ofTeam Nike says, “A major factorin our decision to compete in TerraTraverse Quebec was the teambehind the event such as John Barrett,Ian Adamson, Billy Mattisonand Jay Smith. Based on theirexperience and history with thesport of adventure racing, they willundoubtedly organize and producean incredible race. As for the location,we’ve competed in this regionbefore and are excited to experiencethe beauty and the challengeof the Quebec terrain once again!”For more information on the raceand to register your team, go towww.terratraverse.com, or send anemail to info@terratraverse.com.Photos courtesy of Terra TraverseAdventure World Magazine is a GreenZine 9