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Ryan Duppong - Urbandale, IA
A native of Cedar Rapids, Ryan moved to the Des Moines area nine years ago. He enjoys all sports, including softball and volleyball, and really enjoys the rigors that adventure racing offer. For Ryan, adventure racing brings an element of careful consideration and contemplation, as well as thoughfulness for the members of his team. "No man is free who cannot control himself", a favorite quote of his reminds us of the inner strength a person must possess in order to perform.
Adventure Racing:
4-8 hour wilderness sprints
10-18 hour wilderness races
24-36 hour multi-day wilderness races
3-9 hour orienteering events
Other:
5-10K runs
Half-marathons
24-hour mountain bike races
Skills & Experience:
Orienteering & navigation
Race strategy & directing
Mountain & road biking
Running
Inline skating
Fixed ropes (rappelling, ascending, tyrolean)
Climbing/Bouldering
Flat water canoeing
Mike Eilers - Indianola, IA
Though originally a native of northern Minnesota, Mike has been living in central-Iowa for more than 16 years now. He has competed in over 50 races during the past 19 years, including 17 marathons, 2 triathlons, and 35+ road races. Mike acquired the adventure racing bug when asked to help form a local team for an orienteering competition. "Since joining this sport, I have been so positively overwhelmed by the outflow of comraderie by fellow racers. This is truely a sport that changes lives."
Adventure Racing:
4-8 hour wilderness sprints
10-18 hour wilderness races
24-36 hour multi-day wilderness races
3-9 hour orienteering events
Other:
5-20K runs
Half-marathons, marathons & triathlons
24-hour mountain bike races
Skills & Experience:
Orienteering & navigation
Race strategy & directing
Mountain & road biking
Running
Inline skating
Fixed ropes (rappelling, ascending, tyrolean)
Climbing/Bouldering
Flat water canoeing & kayaking
Race volunteer for multiple area races
Van Jones - Carlisle, IA
Originally born in Hawaii, Van has lived throughout the Midwest and recently moved to the Des Moines area only a few years ago. An avid mountain biker with nerves of steel, he enjoys any sport that allows him to daringly defy the odds. When approached at the last minute to complete the team for a race last fall, Van unhesitatingly stepped up and finished in flying colors. Though he may still feel somewhat new at this, his motto of "live life to the fullest" is illustrated in his personal drive and determination within each race. For him, adventure racing is a chance to learn and perfect skills, as well as encourage and challenge his fellow racers.
Adventure Racing:
4-8 hour wilderness sprints
10-18 hour wilderness races
24-30 hour multi-day wilderness races
3-9 hour orienteering events
Other:
5-10K runs
24-hour mountain bike races
Skills & Experience:
Orienteering & navigation
Mountain & road biking
Running
Fixed ropes (rappelling, ascending)
Climbing/Bouldering
Flat water canoeing
Highly-skilled bike mechanic
Dustin Coy - West Des Moines, IA
Born in northern Iowa and a recent ISU grad, Dustin has called Des Moines his home now for a couple of years now. An avid motorcyclist and outdoor enthusiast, he finds that he enjoys the painful and challenging opportunities, as well as the team comradery, that adventure racing provides. When asked if he had a quote to share with those considering this unique sport, his mention of "pain is weakness leaving the body" obviously says it all.
Adventure Racing:
4-8 hour wilderness sprints
10-18 hour wilderness races
24-36 hour multi-day wilderness races
Other:
5-10K runs
24-hour mountain bike races
Skills & Experience:
Mountain & road biking
Running
Weight training
Flat water canoeing
Email:
info@soar-adventures.com
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