About the Team: Andrew
Summary Adventures: Specialty: Navigation, Mountain Biking The Gear Running Shoes - Montrail Streak Pack - Inov8 Race Pro 22 Favorite mountain bike trails? Favorite running trails? Favorite food while racing? What's in my water bottle during races?
Home: San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Mechanical Design Engineer
Race Experience: 2yrs
John Muir Trail thru hike - 220mi, 17days - early Fall 2007
Durango, CO to Moab, UT hut-to-hut bike trip - 240mi, 7days - Summer 2008
Race Distance: 24hr
Best AR Moment: NorCal #4 Whiskeytown 2008, laughing with teammates at 4am on a cold night
Worst AR Moment: About 1hr into every kayak section
Mountain Bike - Specialized FSR XC Pro - 2004
More About me
Why I Adventure Race?
I like pushing myself, hard, and being off trail, relying on my map and compass to get me to new and interesting places. Racing with friends who share a desire for this challenge, and race for the fun of it makes it even better.
Hole in the Ground - Truckee, CA
Demo - Santa Cruz, CA
Anadel - Santa Rosa, CA
Wilder Ranch - Santa Cruz, CA
The Whole Enchilada - Moab, UT
Foothill Park, Palo Alto, CA
Huddart County Park, Woodside, CA
Fig Newmans (note: not Newtons)
Hammer Nutrition - Perpeteum