Adventure Xstream...The Expedition 2004: Premier Adventure Race Series Announces Expedition Race to be held in Moab, Utah

The Wests premier adventure race series, the Adventure Xstream Race Series consisting of 12 & 24-hour adventure races in spectacular locations such as Moab, UT; Durango, CO; Vail, CO; and Breckenridge, CO announces the inaugural Adventure Xstream Expedition Race being held October 6-11, 2004 in Moab, Utah.

Durango, CO (PRWEB) June 14, 2004 --The race will take place October 6th through October 11th, involving five grueling, nonstop days and more than 300 miles of paddling, trekking, mountain biking, navigation and rappelling in the Utah Canyonlands and La Salle Mountain Range. The first team to cross the finish line together, having successfully completed all challenges and made it to all checkpoints will be declared the champions.

Registration is open online at www.gravityplay.com Teams of 2-person and 4-person will be accepted. Prizes and prize money of more than $20,000 will only be awarded in the coed 4-person category. Entry fees of $800 per person make this race one of the most affordable Expedition races in the world.

Several qualifying spots can be obtained by placing in the top three in the Adventure Xstream 12 & 24-hour race series. Each of these events attracts top domestic teams and are situated throughout Colorado and Utah, insuring that U.S. teams have an accessible chance of attaining a coveted registration entry.
Race director Will Newcomer said, "The Adventure Xstream Race Series has gained a reputation for staging its events in beautiful and challenging terrain, and Moab, Utah has this in abundance. We're particularly excited to expand the race series to include an expedition race, in light of the overwhelming demand for affordable expedition races."

Moab, Utah is a region of duality, with both majestic desert canyonlands and harsh rugged mountainous terrain. In October 2004, seventy-five, four and two-person teams will converge on the world famous terrain of Moab. They will race through 300 miles of Utahs most impressive terrain by mountain biking on rugged slickrock trails, paddling down the majestic Colorado River, trekking in the remote La Salle Mountain Region, climbing fixed ropes up towering red rock walls and orienteering amongst more than 40 check points.

In true expedition race form, the 2004 Adventure Xstream Expedition Race will increase its problem-solving nature, challenging competitors with team work and navigation.
The $20,000 prize purse will draw the best field in adventure racing, in addition to weekend warriors who want to challenge themselves in an expedition length race.

For more detailed information about the 2004 Adventure Xstream Expedition Race Registration process, visit www.GravityPlay.com or call the race hotline at 970.259.7771.

The Adventure Xstream Expedition Race Fast Facts:

Date:    October 6-11th, 2004
Length:   300 miles - supported
Location: Moab, Utah area
Teams:   75, 2 & 4-person teams
Price:   $800/person (4-person teams); $850/person (2-person teams)
Prize Purse: $20,000
Website: www.GravityPlay.com