Iditasport, recognized as the leader in winter adventure sports, is amazed at the adventure racing teams lack of interest in the Iditasport Extreme, slated to start February 24, 2001. Putting up a $20,000 purse with a $10,000 first prize, only one team has entered.

"Looks like Team Peak.com will get $10,000 for just showing up and finishing," Race Director Dan Bull stated. "I guess I'll just be pocketing the other $6,000 for second and $4,000 for third."

The team version consists of 130 miles on a mountain bike, 80 miles on skis, and the final 140 miles on foot — all on the snow-packed Iditarod Trail. Entry for the four-person team is $5,000.

Iditasport is no newcomer to the solo adventure sports scene, with 130-mile Iditasport in its eleventh year, the 350-mile Iditasport Extreme in its fifth, and the 1,100-mile Iditasport Impossible in its second year. This year a record number of solo racers are vying for part of the $60,000 purse.

Bull continued, "This confirms two things: one, Iditasport does indeed produce the toughest events in the world; and two, this 350-mile winter adventure race is too tough for the fair-weather yuppie adventure racing community. This one may be way over their heads!"

For further information on the race, contact race organizers at isport@alaska.net or call (907)345-4505.