I'm In

Application has been sent and accepted.  Deposit made and received.

A new Raidlight Evolution 2 pack has been procured.  This model is now "end of line" and can be had for around €30.  I like this one and can't complain about the price.  My old one is still acceptable but one NEEDS a spare for training, etc.

Initial evaluation of the equipment list may require some additional purchases.

Next Endeavor

Upon my successful completion of the MDS this year I have come to the conclusion that I really enjoy self supported stage racing.  To that end I have been looking at various offerings from around the world and have settled on participating in the Grand to Grand Ultra in 2014.  My decision to pursue this event was based on location (northern Arizona and southern Utah, beautiful and close by), cost (no expensive air fair), relatively new (this is its third year), limited field size, and late season schedule (September).  This last attribute will allow me to focus on some other races and efforts on my list and hopefully they will place me in acceptable condition for this difficult event.

While going to other ends of the earth is appealing, I just could not justify it at this time.  However I am planning to go back to Morocco in 2015 for the 30th anniversary of the MDS, perhaps with my brother in tow.

Stay tuned here for more info on the application of my MDS experiences to this local adventure!

You can find out more about the Grand to Grand Ultra at their web site: www.G2Gultra.com