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  • August 12th, 2005 – SOAR Night-Biking Session - Cancelled due to weather
    Location:    Kum & Go, Hwy 92/I-35 exit, Bevington, Iowa
    Time:    9:30 p.m.

    We thought it would be interesting to go for a night bike ride during the climax of the Perseid meteor shower (40-80 meteors/hour) on Friday, August 12th.   It should make for an interesting ride, as we will be on gravel roads out in the country with plenty of open sky for viewing.   We will plan on meeting around 8:30 p.m. at the Kum & Go off the Bevington / Hwy 92 exit on I-35.   The bike ride is approx. 35 miles with moderate hills and flat areas, and takes us around three hours to do normally.   Be sure to bring your bike lights (both front and rear) as well as something to drink.

    If you would like to join us, please RSVP Ryan or show up at the time indicated.



  • June 11th, 2005 – SOAR Orienteering/Navigation Instruction
    Location:    Camp Hantesa (www.hantesa.com)
    Time:    10:00 a.m. - ?

    This will be an instructional session hosted by SOAR-Adventures.com to help build and strengthen mapping skills.   We will be holding this training session at Camp Hantesa (http://www.hantesa.com) in Boone, IA on June 11th (Saturday) at 10:00am.   This is located just North of Ledges State Park.   Hantesa offers a permanent O-course with beginner, intermediate and advanced courses.   Our team used these courses last year and had a really great time.

    Checkpoints are located all over the camp, thoughout various field and wooded sections.   You can spend as much, or as little, time as you wish on the courses.   If you want to complete all of them, please allow 3-4 hours.   This will be an instructional session to help build and strengthen mapping skills.   Maps & punchcards will be provided for $1/person.   You will want to bring a compass, and possibly consider bringing some bug spray/sunscreen lotion, water and long pants.   Since we will be there around lunchtime, you might also want to throw in a snack.

    If you would like to join us, please RSVP to Mike so we can determine how many maps & punchcards we will be needing for participants.



  • June 4th, 2005 – CanoeSport Outfitters' Learn to Paddle Day
    Location:    Lake Ahquabi State Park, Indianola, Iowa
    Time:    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Want to improve your paddling skills?   CanoeSport Outfitters is offering free beginner clinics open to the public from 9-12 p.m. and free demo open to the public from 12-1 p.m.   Preregistration is required, call CanoeSport at 1-800-257-6080.



  • May 14th, 2005 – SOAR Biking Session
    Location:    Target on Euclid Avenue, SE corner of parking lot, Des Moines, Iowa
    Time:    10:00 a.m.

    We will be meeting up to ride the Neal Smith Trail to Big Creek and back.   This is an asphalt trail; approximate round-trip distance is 43 miles.   If you would like to join us, please RSVP Ryan or show up at the time indicated.



  • February 27th, 2005 – Adventure Racing for ANYONE!
    Location:    Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Road (Hwy 12), Sioux City, Iowa
    Time:    3:00 p.m.

    Learn more about what Adventure Racing is and what it means to the people who do it.   An introduction proving that the sport isn't limited to the endurance freaks of nature but to anyone seeking a monumental sense of accomplishment.   Jason Nielsen, with IowaActive.com, and Joli Vollers are both accomplished adventure racers and will present this intriguing program.   An optional facet of this class is to test your skills outdoors.   If you plan to participate in this option, please bring warm clothing, a headlamp/flashlight and compass.   Participants will go outdoors and, using map and compass, will find their way through the forest on a simple trail.   To pre-register for this free class, please call 712-258-0838.



  • February 19th, 2005 – SOAR Orienteering/Navigation Instruction
    Location:    Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park, North of Indianola
    Time:    10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    This will be an instructional session hosted by SOAR-Adventures.com to help build and strengthen mapping skills.  Participants may also ride the new single track trail, if decent conditions exist.  Please bring a compass (and also your bike, if you plan to ride.)  All maps will be provided.  RSVP is recommended, please contact Ryan if questions.



  • February 8th & 15th, 2005 – Adventure Racing Class
    Location:    Ankeny Community School District, HS Home Ec Cl Rm
    Time:    6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

    Biking, trekking, paddling, climbing, navigation and more...all in one race!  Learn about this fast growing team sport and how to become involved in this two-day evening class.  Participants will be exposed to the following topics: conditioning required (physical and mental), specific equipment used, specific skills required, and resources on how to participate in a race.  Instructor: McCarthy.  View class info on the Ankeny CSD website.

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