2011 Frozen Otter Ultra Trek
The Frozen Otter Ultra Trek is by far one of the toughest races in the Midwest and with roughly a 2% completion rate, possibly the country. Racers traverse 64 miles of Wisconsin's hilly terrain left in the wake of the great Wisconsin Glacier. As if the sheer feat of conquering the mileage isn't enough, racers must do it completely self supported, on trail, in the dead of winter.
Racers may participate as a solo or as a team of 2 and must carry a variety of gear to ensure their safety during the event. For those who don't want to commit to the entire distance, a 32 mile half distance option is also offered. Full distance racers have 24 hours to conquer the distance and 12 hours are allowed for the half distance participants.
Conditions are a huge factor in the race and are highly unpredictable. Past years have cursed racers with conditions including temperatures dropping down to 20 degrees below zero and knee deep snow. The race is truly the ultimate test of both physical and mental endurance.
But wait.... there's more!
Just to add to the mental challenge (and to keep track of the racers), volunteers are posted at 8 mile intervals along the trail and provide a haven with a warm fire, hot water, and the option to take a shuttle back. This is where racers begin to drop like flies! Historically, by the third checkpoint nearly 75% of the participants have chosen to throw in the towel and return to the comfort of their warm cars.
Those racers that complete the entire 64 mile course within the 24 hour cutoff become part of the 'Frozen Few' and receive customized plaques and get their names added to the perpetual Frozen Few plaque which is displayed each year at the race staging area. All participants that return to the staging area either as a ranked racer or by shuttle are treated to hot soup, grilled food, and a large fire to share their experience with other racers.
Do you think you have what it takes? Give it a try, it will be one of the toughest and most rewarding things you ever do!
Registrations after January 10th cannot be guaranteed an event t-shirt.
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Date:
2011-01-15 10:00 - 2011-01-16 10:00
Race Directors:
rod.mclennan
Required Gear:
Results:
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 10:55
rod.mclennan
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Frozen Otter - weather
This has to be one of the best years weather-wise for the Frozen - nor much snow and no extreme temperatures. We should have a number of people actually complete the course. Keep trekking.
frozen otter 64M 2011 race
Is there a pre-race meeting? If so, when and where. My plan is to finish working friday afternoon, then drive to Wisconsin from Kalamazoo (duration of travel, variable, depending on the joys of Chicago traffic). I'll stay in a hotel somewhere near the start of the race, then plan to be there before 10AM.
It would be very difficult for me to get there Friday night, as I'll be working until 5PM (or later) and would need at least 5 hours driving. I've not been able to find a page that seems to answer these questions.
I'm looking forward to this race!
Pre-Race Briefing
I will post the race day schedule in the next day or two. There will be a pre-race meeting just prior to the start of the event. Check-in will begin as early as 7:30.
Pre-Race Meeting
Rod usually has the pre-race meeting about a half hour or so before the start of the race.