WE REGISTERED FOR ADVENTURE TEAM. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? 2025
WE REGISTERED FOR ADVENTURE TEAM. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Between now and the first week of June, we’ll be working behind the scenes to get everything ready for a successful summer. Local Adventure Team Area Leads will begin to reach out (contacts listed below) and provide guidance. If you haven’t already done it, now is a great time to take your bikes to the local bike shop and get em’ checked out before we start riding! A lot goes into creating memorable adventures and experiences. Each of us (staff, volunteers, and parents) plays an important role. We need to be prepared and understand what we can do to set one another up for success. My best piece of advice? Be prepared. If you can’t find an answer to a question, go find it. Don’t wait for it to come to you. Leading by example starts now 👊🏼 Todd PoquetteDirector of Adventure ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dates & Locations can be found HERE This next part is really important: We do not ride on orientation night. Make sure the kids know that before you get there, or it’s gonna be a long night for all of us 😂 All families and youth have to attend orientation night. Orientation night is for: bike safety checks, helmet checks, reviewing medical information you may have shared, and answering your questions. Youth will receive their Adventure Team shirt (required for every ride) and their nameplate (also required for every ride). Youth cannot participate and ride until they’ve gone through the orientation process with you, their bike, and helmet. Orientation is a low-pressure walk-through. Youth will get to meet their coaches and see who’s in their group. Parents will get a “lay of the land” (i.e. see how basecamp is set up) and meet the folks who will be taking their kids on adventures. It’s how we set everyone up for success and ensure a great experience. CONNECT WITH YOUR AREA LEADS Mary Feuerbachmaryfeuerbach@gmail.comDELTA COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Mickey Trottiermtrottier2@yahoo.comDELTA COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Jackie Halleyjackie@upsportandspoke.comDICKINSON COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Sanj Petersonsanjp54@gmail.comDICKINSON COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Nick Leiszleisz.nich@gmail.comEAU CLAIRE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Vanea Gauthiervaneagauthier@gmail.comGOGEBIC COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Tom Bergmanbergmantab@gmail.comGOGEBIC COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Gabe Berghuisgabe.berghuis@gmail.comGRAND RAPIDS AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Dan & Charlee WeatherwaxDan.weatherwax@gmail.comGRAND RAPIDS AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Kelsy Kellermannkelsy@906adventureteam.comGREEN BAY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Matt Bergmattbergwi@gmail.comGREEN BAY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Benjamin Garciabenjamin.906.garcia@gmail.comIRON COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD James Kochkoch.james@gmail.comIRON COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Travis Hutchenstravh_98@yahoo.comKALAMAZOO ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Nick TravisNtravis395@gmail.comKALAMAZOO ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Randi Serres Pueschnerrandi@smithsbikes.comLA CROSSE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM CO-LEAD Isaac Pischkeiwpischke@gmail.comLA CROSSE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM CO-LEAD Laurie DeYounglauren.e.deyoung@gmail.comLANSING-BURCHFIELD AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Liz Kyerlzbthkyer@gmail.comLANSING-BURCHFIELD AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Jim Kellyjkelly517@gmail.comLANSING-EASTGATE AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Steve McLeansqmclean@gmail.comLANSING-EASTGATE AREA ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Kyle NicholsKyle@trailheadbikeshop.comLUDINGTON ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Alison Helminskiahelminski@lasd.netLUDINGTON ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Todd Poquettetodd@906adventureteam.comMARQUETTE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Marc Salmmarc@906adventureteam.comMARQUETTE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Candice Blackstone-Larsoncandice@906adventureteam.comMARQUETTE COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Julie Cunninghamjulie@906adventureteam.comMIDLAND COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD Darren Bartledarrenleebartle@gmail.comMIDLAND COUNTY ADVENTURE TEAM LEAD ATTENDANCE POLICY This is a reminder: Youth have to make 80% of the rides. If you need an exception, contact your Area Communication Lead. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Adventure Teams don’t ride in the rain. Now, that’s not to say it isn’t possible we could get caught in an unexpected shower, but you will never see us go ahead with a ride if we know the odds are good it’s going to rain while we’re on the trail. There are a lot of reasons for this: Trail impact and perception being number one. Adventure Teams put a lot of people into the woods and on the trails. We need to be cognizant of the example we set. We also need to limit risk and manage safety. Yes, it’s disappointing to cancel rides. Sometimes life is disappointing. It’s a great opportunity to talk to kids about safety and protecting the trails. Your Area Leads will be responsible for flagging potential inclement weather and communicating with 906AT staff. Decisions to cancel will be communicated three hours prior to the scheduled start. Cancellations will be announced through Stack Team App by 3:00 PM local time. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IS ALSO HERE FAMILY HANDBOOK Flip through or you can also download the pdf below. Download Family Handbook
Doing The Hard Things – May 2025
What’s inside: Adventure Team Registration is openMarc’s making a list and checking it twiceAT Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff BarschCrusher 2025: T & A CyclesMade U.P. PodcastsAdventure Leadership Summit RecapJumping into the OutdoorsSummer events with 906AT Adventure Team registration is open and the numbers are strong! Over 1,040 kids signed up over the weekend for the 2025 Adventure Team season! A number of communities are sold out and others are close to filling up! If you’re interested in joining this year registration will be open until Sunday, May 11 at 11:59 PM ET. Here’s the latest numbers:Adventure Team Delta County – SOLD OUTAdventure Team Dickinson County – 17 spots left Adventure Team Eau Claire County – SOLD OUTAdventure Team Gogebic County – 18 spots leftAdventure Team Grand Rapids – SOLD OUTAdventure Team Green Bay – 19 spots leftAdventure Team Iron County – 20 spots leftAdventure Team Kalamazoo Area – 23 spots leftAdventure Team La Crosse – SOLD OUTAdventure Team Lansing Burchfield – SOLD OUTAdventure Team Lansing East Gate – 10 spots leftAdventure Team Ludington – 26 spots leftAdventure Team Marquette – Monday – 1 spot leftAdventure Team Marquette – Thursday – 6 spot leftAdventure Team Midland – SOLD OUTAdventure Team Marquette – Monday Running – 19 spots leftAdventure Team Marquette – Thursday Running – 12 spots left ADVENTURE TEAM REGISTRATION INFO Marc’s making a list and checking it twice! The behind-the-scenes of preparing for 15 Adventure Teams looked a little like a storage unit after moving day. Boxes, signage, garbage cans and bikes filled just about every available inch of Basecamp on Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette. On any given day for the past month you could find Marc Salm walking around with a clip board, checking, double checking and triple checking every community had the supplies they needed to successfully run their Adventure Team this summer. Nothing was left out. He meticulously counted every pen, zip tie and band-aid. The end result? We’re ready! Every team has what they need. The boxes have been distributed and come next month every community will unpack, set up their own Basecamp and kick off an epic Adventure Team season! “It’s a new adventure every year, there’s nothing routine about it.” Jeff Barsch has been volunteering for the 906 Adventure Team in Marquette for the past eight years. He began as a coach when his son became involved in the program, and while his son has graduated – Jeff remains as a volunteer..“I love biking, being outside. I see the value of the program,” says Barsch. His passion for 906AT was solidified in 2020 when he watched Todd Poquette, Director of Adventure, push to keep the program alive despite state mandated orders and restrictions. Jeff says watching him put so much time and energy into making the programs and events work – meant he would follow suit and do his part by volunteering. Jeff watched for years as his son developed his skills, learning the trails, challenging himself, getting to know other kids in the program – and now he’s dedicated to ensuring other kids have that same opportunity. He says there’s something special about watching the wonder of kids as they explore new trails, of getting to know a new group of riders each season and watching them develop socially and on the bike. It’s about preparing today’s youth for the challenges they’ll face in life. And it’s about giving back to kids, and to the community – plus, he admits it keeps him on the bike, active, connected and building new relationships every year. For those on the fence, wondering if they should get involved with 906AT, he says, “Just do it!” If you’re interested in being a part of the 906 Adventure Team, reach out to learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to make an impact!By Elizabeth Peterson VOLUNTEER NOW T & A: “It’s the adventure of it all!” It’s nearly impossible to say the names, Tammy Warner and Angie Palmer-Loiselle, in the cycling community without cracking a smile. The duo has been riding together for nearly 10 years – and while they’ve hit incredible cycling milestones and achievements together – they’ve also created an energy and air of positivity that might be more relished and cherished than any race finish. They are T & A – they have their own logo, represented on jackets and stickers – they show up in pink – smiling and ready for just about any challenge. They’ve created a brand – a brand representing friendship, doing hard things, and having fun doing it. T & A’s experience with 906 Adventure Team endurance races began in 2020 with the Crusher EX. At a time when everything was being canceled due to COVID – the Crusher EX gave riders a place to participate and keep moving forward. They started the course that year with a team of 6 – they spent a night in an outhouse – and learned the term self supported truly meant no one was coming to rescue them. All six riders failed, they didn’t finish. Tammy and Angie tried a second time that year – but again, didn’t finish. They were tested. They were challenged. They learned a lot about friendship. And they were hooked. The pair came back in 2021 – with unfinished business. Riding 262 miles, finishing the Crusher MS250 in 35 ½ hours. Angie recalls the race with a smile, though she laughs at how angry she remembers being – feeling delirious, battling the heat, the bugs – at one point she remembers yelling at Tammy, “Just leave me, I don’t need you.” Tammy did no such thing, yelling back, “You don’t get to be mean to me.” The heated exchange – emotions raw and real – fueled them to the finish. They both leaned into the mantra, “pedal, pedal, coast.” They both came out stronger. Tammy says they’ve learned a lot about what it means to show up for each other. “We’re just there for each other, to pull each
Adventure Leadership Summit 2025
ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2025 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT CHECK-IN: OPENS SATURDAY 7:30 AM Get checked-in early (Saturday), and enjoy breakfast from 231 West. Network with other Adventure Leaders from around the Midwest. Get ready for a day of engaging speakers and topics. Contact: julie@906adventureteam.com if you have questions before the leadership weekend. YOU’LL GET LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON AND OFF THE BIKE* Your training will be done inside and out. What does that mean? Pack your bike and gear. Be ready for anything. It’s da U.P.! Seriously, though, show up prepared for anything. It’s a good time, and might get a little “enhanced”. We will train on the bike (outside) rain or shine. Be prepared. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Basecamp volunteers can opt out of On-The-Bike-Training. If you plan to opt out, please email julie@906adventureteam.com ASAP. 2. BRING YOUR BIKE AND ALL YOUR BIKE GEAR. 3. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Breakfast & Lunch are provided Saturday & Sunday.Sunday is a box lunch for travel to base camp. Training should be done by 2:30 pm Sunday. Download the Agenda Volunteer Panel Q&A & Social at Barrell + Beam Saturday night 6:30 – 8:00 pm A casual and relaxed opportunity to grab a beer, ask some questions, and learn more about Adventure Teams. We look forward to this part of the weekend every year. Folks who attend say it’s one of their favorite parts of the weekend. AREA LEADS: DON’T FORGET TO GO HOME WITH YOUR GEAR This is a reminder for our Area Leads that most (if not all) of you will have something you need to take home with you. New communities will have a lot, including bikes! Make sure you know how you’re gonna get everything back home. If you’re not sure how much stuff we have for ya get ahold of Marc at Lakeshore Basecamp. He can send ya a copy of your order. CANCELLATION NOTICE If for some reason you are unable to make it, please let us know as far in advance as possible. We have a waitlist of people who tried to get in. Contact: julie@906adventureteam.com Supporting Partners A 501(c)3 organization, building a nationwide community one partnership at a time. Building Basecamp One Partnership At A Time
Doing The Hard Things – April 2025
What’s inside: From the Director of AdventureAdventure Team Registration2 New Communities Set to Launch ProgramsVolunteer TrainingMade U.P. PodcastsLeadership SummitJumping into the OutdoorsTraining Day 160 If you’re worried about doing it wrong, don’t! I came home from spring break with a story to share. Cable (my 14-year-old son) and I went to camp for a few days during spring break. We had a bunch of stuff planned, like shooting the bow he got for Christmas, scouting our hunting area for the best spot to put a bow blind, and getting all the gear (rods, reels, and tackle) ready for spring fishn’. Cable loves to fish, and he has collected a lot of gear over the last several years that’s all kinda been living in a hogpog of small tackle boxes and little plastic boxes. When we got to camp, I surprised him with a brand new tackle box I figured was big enough to consolidate all of his stuff into a one-stop shop. He was pretty excited. When he was ready, I helped get the stuff together and set him up with a workspace. Then, I discretely moved on to another project… leaving him to figure things out independently. Of course, that didn’t last long 😂 “Hey, Dad. Can you come here? I don’t know how to do this.” I went over to the table and asked, “What’s up, bud?” There was gear everywhere. He had a lure in each hand and looked up at me, kinda overwhelmed, “I’m not sure what to do. I don’t think it’ll all fit.” This was an important moment for both of us. Naturally, I have opinions about how I would set up that tackle box, but this was his box, not mine, and I wanted him to own every step. So, I just started asking him some questions. “How do you think you should organize the lures? By species? Or maybe by lure type?” He pulled out two plastic trays from the tackle box and said, “At first, I was gonna have a tray for bass, another for pike, and one for walleye, but a bunch of the lures can be used for multiple species, so that doesn’t make sense.” He set the trays down and got quiet. “I think organizing by lure type makes the most sense.” I nodded. He continued, “I can put all of the floaters together in this (showing me an empty bin), countdowns in this one, and spoons in another.” He smiled. I smiled, too. “I think you’re onto something, Cable,” I said and started to walk back to what I was working on, but then stopped and added, “If you’re worried about doing it wrong, don’t. This is your tackle and box; you can set it up any way you want. If you don’t like it… change it. You’re the boss.” I wanted to share this story with our 906AT community because I think we (adults) all too often miss opportunities to encourage curiosity and empower kids to get creative and make decisions. In this example with Cable, I was trying to let him take control and let him know I trusted him! I also wanted to make sure he knows there’s no wrong way to set up his tackle. Even if there was a right and a wrong way – what’s the worst that can happen? He has to do it again? Heck, there’s nothing wrong with learning that way (hands-on). It’s fun for adults to feel like they have all of the answers, but what’s the cost for our kids? Let’s give em’ some space to run with their ideas. Who knows. Maybe they’ll teach us something we didn’t know. By Todd Poquette Mark your calendars! AT registration opening soon! Adventure Team Youth Registration: Saturday, May 3 @ noonEarly Registration for kids of volunteers: Friday, May 2 @ 6:00am – 9:06pm Step 1: Sign upStep 2: Show upStep 3: Enjoy the ride (especially the hard stuff) Many of the teams sell out within a few hours. Set a reminder and be ready to register! Adventure Team kids learn how to do hard things AND that they are capable of doing them without always needing an incentive. Learning how to do the hard stuff for the sake of doing it is a skill that will serve them as children and adults. The goal of Adventure Team is to reach all youth, regardless of ability, goals or equipment. From there we focus on discovery. Everyone rides at AT, no one sits out – regardless of age or experience. This is about developing a lifestyle, building a community, and removing the finish line. Failure is viewed as an opportunity to learn. Competition is within the individual: You vs. You. If you’re on our mailing list – watch your inbox, we’ll be sending more information via email regarding registration as the date gets closer. In the meantime – click the link below and watch the video on how to prepare for registration and make sure you’re ready to claim a spot. ADVENTURE TEAM REGISTRATION INFO We’re adding 2 new Adventure Teams! This year we’re excited to be running Adventure Teams in 15 communities in the Midwest with the addition of Adventure Team Kalamazoo and Adventure Team Ludington. This means more kids will be given opportunities to get outside, get off the sideline and get into the elements. This is what it’s about. This is what we show up for. Today’s kids, tomorrow’s leaders. Adventure Team Coach Training: Get er done! Volunteers! Don’t wait – get your online training started (and finished)! Deadline to complete: April 23 If you’ve registered to volunteer, check your inbox for instructions on how to go through the online training. It will come from 906@csod.com There are nine modules covering everything from Adventure Team mindset, basecamp logistics and expectations to trail etiquette, riding, first aid and abuse prevention. Take this seriously – take notes – and come prepared to Adventure Team! VOLUNTEER Made U.P. Episode 3:
Doing The Hard Things – March 2025
What’s inside: From Basecamp – Podcasts are LIVE – Become a Volunteer Leadership Summit 2025 – Jumping into the Outdoors The Polar Roll – Experience I’m finally a part of the 906 Adventure Team! To understand my excitement is to go back to the beginning. Now, I wrote a lengthy story for this newsletter – I am not a human of few words – but many. However, rather than fill up the entire first edition of this newsletter – I asked Todd if he wanted to record a podcast and talk about the experiences that brought me here and why my passion for this organization is so personal. I’ve never been afraid of doing hard things, in fact, I seek them out. A quiet and shy child I was drawn to broadcast television not because I wanted to be famous or loved the spotlight, but rather because it scared me…. pushed me outside of my comfort zone. From my time in the news industry as an anchor, reporter and co-host of a lively lifestyle program to backpacking Isle Royale, Pictured Rocks, Glacier National Park and beyond… I have throughout my life sought out challenges and adventures that pushed me to my limits. It’s where I found myself. It’s where I connected to that “something that is bigger than all of us.” It’s where I found my strength and cemented my values. I shared that with my daughter from a young age. Taking her backpacking, canoeing, hiking… I watched her thrive, connect, push her limits, break and build herself back up through outdoor adventure. Parenting my son was a completely different experience, one that pushed me to 906AT. This organization was the catalyst to incredible growth for my son. And it’s the story I wanted to share with all of you. It’s a story about commitment, doing hard things, having open conversations and never giving up. Click here to listen to my conversation with Todd and the first episode of the new #blametodd pod. After you listen, I think you’ll understand why, I have for years been waiting for an opportunity with 906AT that fits my skills, my beliefs, and my life’s mission. And why I want to be a part of the team that cultivates a space that encourages and creates space for kids to push their boundaries, do hard things and find their inner strength, confidence and worth. I’m here for it all. I’m here to do it myself… to keep pushing through my discomfort. The world needs this. Our kids need this. And I will work my tail off to keep the 906AT mission moving forward. By Elizabeth Peterson Made U.P. Podcast – these episodes will be longer formatted, deep conversations about the inner workings of doing hard things. They’re honest, raw, gritty, tough conversations and topics about life, living, failing and picking up the pieces. They’ll be about 906AT events and they won’t be. We’re making it up as we go. You’re going to have to tune in to see where it takes us. *intended for audiences 18 and older. #blametodd pod – these episodes will be shorter – focused on topics around 906 Adventure Team, people, experiences and programs. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube ChannelClick here to follow us on Spotify “Am I good enough to volunteer?” That’s the question we hear – the question that may be holding you back from volunteering and potentially giving a child an opportunity to participate. Here’s our answer: It all starts with showing up. If you know how to ride a mountain bike and have experience on a variety of trails; paved trails, two-tracks, singletrack, etc, you’ll be just fine, and by the end of the summer your riding skills will be better, too. Our common ground isn’t skill based. It isn’t performance driven. Our common ground is core values and providing opportunity for people to discover a better version of themselves. Getting better takes hard work, patience, and let’s be real, a community that supports you. Last year 1,200 kids got on bikes through Adventure Team programs in 13 communities. This year we’re growing that number to 1,300+ kids in 15 communities. That means we’ll need 550+ volunteers. We can’t do this without you. We can’t get kids on bikes without you. We need you. VOLUNTEER NOW Leadership Summit 2025 The 2025 Leadership Summit will look a little different than past summits. This year 906AT implemented a new learning management system for volunteer coaches. This new system is branded and streamlined, which allowed 906AT to require the online training for all volunteer coaches. This change to the volunteer training is providing an opportunity for an expansion of the volunteer training (rather than an in-person version of the online training). The two-day summit will focus on an indoor training day to include sharing the 906 story, practicing connections with kids, first aid in the field and Q&A for a panel of current lead coaches. The second day will focus on outdoor training and will include bike skills and bike mechanics. REGISTER NOW Have you ever climbed a tree? When I was a child, my siblings and I were allowed to climb as high as we wanted as long as we could get ourselves back down. I do not remember my parents ever “saving” us, nor did we sustain any injuries from falling out of the tree. I just witnessed this same policy with a group of pre-school children who were on an adventure with a forest school class. I think it is a bit unusual to see an outdoor school class with this policy these days. At the adventure that I witnessed the kids were safe – not safe from all risk but safe in that the adult on site knew where the child was and that the child could explain how to get themselves back down. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment that child felt when they successfully managed the climb and descent on their own.
IT’S TIME TO ROLL 2025
YOU AND THE CREW GETTING READY TO ROLL POLAR ROLL-MS FIELD MANUAL Your single source of truth for all things related to the Polar Roll Mass Start Event is contained within the PR-Field Manual. Packet pickup, Locations, Start Times, and more… all in the Field Manual. Read it. Also in the PR-Field Manual: A detailed explanation of the inherent dangers associated with this event, safety precautions, and the rules. Your preparation is your responsibility. When you show up and take the line you are telling us you have read everything we provided and ya know what you signed up to do, and you’re ready. If that’s not the case… you should stay home. GPX FILES POLAR ROLL GEAR STORE CLOSES February 23, 2025 BUY NOW POLAR ROLL ULTRA FIELD MANUAL Your single source of truth for all things related to the Polar Roll Ultra is contained within the PR-Field Manual. Packet pickup, Locations, Start Times, Required Gear and more… all in the Field Manual. Read it. Also in the PR-Field Manual: A detailed explanation of the inherent dangers associated with this event, safety precautions, and the rules. Your preparation is your responsibility. When you show up and take the line you are telling us you have read everything we provided and ya know what you signed up to do, and you’re ready. If that’s not the case… you should stay home. LIVE TIMING Supporting Partners
Crusher 2025
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 31ST AT 9:06 AM Days Hours Minutes Seconds Register CRUSHER-MS Date: 07.19.25 Copper Harbor, Michigan Mass Start events are about community and doing hard things together. The Crusher MS format is harder than your average gravel event. The experience will test you. You will learn about “Yooper Math” and “Checkpoints.” You’re not gonna find a better place on Earth to spend a weekend or a better group of people to spend it with. All MS events begin and end in Copper Harbor (loops), except for the P2P, which is a point-to-point. Join the Crusher Facebook group. It’s the best source for up to date Crusher information and help from the community. Go join it today. Signage: There is none. GPS is required. Routes: All new routes (cause we’re moving to the Keweenaw). Between now and next summer we’ll tease ya with photos and video from the course. The best place to go for that content is the public “The Crusher” Facebook page, or join the Facebook group. You will not see final routes until a couple of weeks before the event. Here’s a tip: Be ready for everything. If you do that… it won’t matter what the route is. MS stands for Mass Start. Learn the Crusher nomenclature. The Mass Start is July 19th-20th, 2025 at the Trail’s End Campground in Copper Harbor. You’ll get to crush it with 400-500 fellow Crushers. We camp together. We cry and laugh together. We CRUSH together. Self-supported/Neutral Support. You’re expected to be fully self-sufficient and carry all recommended gear. We’re telling you up front no one is coming to save you. Be prepared. If you’r not prepared stay home. Checkpoints. Are required. Reference the field manual for details. Field Manual. The Field Manual is your single source of truth for all things Crusher. It will contain everything you need to know about the event. The new Field Manual will not be available until early summer 2025, but for now you could download one of the digital copies of the manual on our website to get a feel for what the event is all about. Distances (in miles): 40, 100, 175, P2P, a 50-mile NFR (Not Fun Run). Refer to the manual for details. Date: 7.20.2024 Location: Trail’s End Campground, 14203 M-26, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 Camping: We have rented the entire Trail’s End Facility for the weekend of the event. You can camp with us at no cost. When registration opens, we’ll ask you to answer questions. Basically, you’re telling us if you plan to camp with us or not. From there, you’ll need to await further instruction after registration fills up. Camping is offered on a first come, first serve basis. Timing: Superior Timing. Wanna visit their website? Google it. Photographers: Ryan Stephens Photography, Rob Meendering Photography, and Fresh Coast Exposures. CRUSHER-P2P Date: July 15, 2025 Somewhere, UPPER PENINSULA The only thing standing between you and Copper Harbor is 500 miles. You’ll start days ahead of the rest of the event. The P2P format has always been the ultimate Crusher experience. This is the first time that we’re riding TO the harbor. For all intents and purposes, you should look at this ride as an EX event because the only time you’ll see anyone else is most likely at the finish. Hell, you might even finish before we get there. Join the Crusher Facebook group. It’s the best source for up to date Crusher information and help from the community. Go join it today. Signage: There is none. GPS is required. Satellite communication devices are recommended for this event. I.E. Garmin Inreach, etc. Route: This is a bikepack route/event. P2P means you start in one place and end in another. There will be logistics. You will need to figure them out. Expect to encounter everything you’d expect from a gravel event, and a lot of stuff you wouldn’t. This includes singletrack. P2P. Point-2-Point. Self-supported. We’re offering you a chance to declare at registration that you’ll complete this challenge unsupported. That means no one can help you from outside the event. If you accept help from anyone, you will be disqualified. We will not move you from unsupported to supported categories mid-event. All P2P riders are required to be fully self-supported. No one is out there to save you. You will be alone. There are inherent dangers in activities of this nature that can only be mitigated by preparation, experience, and grit. Neutral Support. If you register to complete this event “unsupported,” you cannot accept the support of any kind. For everyone else, you know the drill. If you offer help to one rider, you must be willing to help them all if you can. Checkpoints. Are required. Reference the field manual for details. Field Manual. The Field Manual is your single source of truth for all things Crusher. But we haven’t done this before, so it’s not in the Field Manual. Distance (in miles): 500 miles. Date: 7.15.2025 (Tentative) Could change. We’ll have a better idea once we finalize the route. Start Location: TBD End Location: Trail’s End Campground, 14203 M-26, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 Camping: You can camp at Trail’s End Campground at the finish*. Timing: Superior Timing and Trackleaders. * If you finish CRUSHER-EX Enhanced solo adventuring at it’s worst. Date: 7.01.2025 – 9.30.2025 Also referred to as our expedition format. The ultimate adventure experience. No crowds. No dog and pony show. Just you and the challenge in front of ya. You can complete your ride anytime within the three-month window. You will be all alone. No one is out there to save you. The variety of routes that were offered last year was a hit (EX40). We expect to do the same this year. Join the Crusher Facebook group. It’s the best source for up to date Crusher information and help from the community. Go join it today. Signage: There is none. GPS is required. Self-supported/Neutral Support. You’re expected to be fully self-sufficient and carry all recommended gear. We’re telling you up front no one is coming
Polar Roll 2025
The 2025 Polar Roll is gonna be one to remember: We’re bringing back the Point-to-Point MS30 format and we’re spicing up the MS15. EX routes are gonna get some updates, and we’re planning to roll out some brand new backwoods winter adventures for ya to enjoy. PR-ULTRA is back for the third year, and the route is gonna get some updates. Last but not least, we’re happy to share that Polar Roll will be presented by 45NRTH this year (and into the future). Now let’s get some damn snow! REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 3RD AT 9:06 AM Days Hours Minutes Seconds REGISTER GET A TRAINING AND NUTRITION PLAN TO BE A #FINISHER MS EVENT 02.15.25 Read More EX EVENT 1.1.25 – 3.16.25 Read More ULTRA140 EVENT 2.17.25 Read More POLAR ROLL – MS (LIMITED TO 400 SPOTS) Date: 2.17.25 Why: You love winter adventuring with 400 of your best friends.Who: Anyone signed up for the Polar Roll-MS, their support crews, friends and family, and sponsors. What: 15 or 30 miles of machine groomed singletrack, by bike or on foot. When: February 15, 2025 Where: Start Line: TBD, Finish Line: 319 East Division Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49855 Routes: Will not be released until the week of the event. GPS is required! If you do not use GPS, go off course, or cut the course, you will be disqualified. Event start times: MS-30 (Bike/Hike) *Reference PR25-MOD1 Field Manual when it is released MS-15 (Bike/Hike) *Reference PR25-MOD1 Field Manual when it is released Event Cut-offs: 12 hours for all event lengths. Timing company: https://www.superiortiming.com/ 2025 Field Manual: Coming Soon. POLAR ROLL – EX Date: 1.1.25 – 3.16.25 Why: You prefer your winter adventures alone, or with a small group of friends.Who: Anyone looking for a challenge, or seeking a winter goal. What: EX15, EX30, Duathlon for Dummies, IQ Test. When: January 1 – March 16, 2025Where: TBD Routes: EX routes will be available one week prior to the opening of the EX window. Start Times: Whenever the hell you want. Event Cut-offs: 24 Hours, All events. Timing company: Refer to the Field Manual for details. Again, this page covers only who, what, when, where, and why. Polar Roll Field Manuals provide a much deeper dive into the nuance and fundamentals of each event. 2025 Field Manual: Coming Soon. POLAR ROLL ULTRA (LIMITED TO 75 SPOTS) Date: 2.17.25 We’re not looking for race resumes, but we do need some info if you wanna do the Ultra. You need to Email Todd. Why: Because you’re looking for a new challenge that will take you to your limits. Who: This event is capped and will be limited to participants whom we allow to register for it. What: PR-Ultra (140 miles) When: February 17, 2025 Where: Start TBD, Finish: West End Ski & Trail, Ishpeming, MI Route: The 2025 route will receive a few “enhancements”. Stay tuned. Start Time: 7:00 AMEvent Cut-off: 48 hours. Buckle Times will be established once the route is finalized.Timing company: https://trackleaders.com/ Again, this page covers only who, what, when, where, and why. Polar Roll Field Manuals provide a much deeper dive into the nuance and fundamentals of each event. In compliance with MCL 324.51113 of the Commercial Forest Act, none of the funds raised for this event will be used as payment or compensation for use of any part of the event that traverses property enrolled in the Commercial Forest Program. 2025 Field Manual: Coming Soon. COMPLETE THE TRIPLE CROWN GET INVITED TO THE SECRET EVENT Supporting Partners
Polar Roll Registration
FIND US AT THE ICEMAN COMETH EXPO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AN ENTRY INTO THE 2025 POLAR ROLL OR 2025 MARJI GESICK POLAR ROLL REGISTRATION NOVEMBER 3, 2024 @ 9:06AM IT’S GONNA SELL OUT BEFORE YA HAVE TIME TO EAT BREAKFAST LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW YOUTH ADVENTURE TEAMS LAUNCHING IN KALAMAZOO AND LUDINGTON IN 2025. Supporting Partners
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MARJI GESICK VS. BIKEREGA BATTLE FOR THE AGES https://vimeo.com/1018959238/23b72d77d6?share=copy Some got in, some did not. Some of you got charged, but still did not get in. Ouch. So, what’s next? We’re gonna let the dust settle. We started working through things last night. There’s a good chance if your card was charged, you’re in. If you haven’t checked yet, do it. If you’re still showing a charge and no entry, let’s wait till Monday and see what happens. You are welcome to email me if you still have questions (todd@906adventureteam.com). If you text me there is a zero percent chance you’ll get an answer back 😂 LIMITED EDITION MARJI X “R U TUFF ENUFF” SHIRTS To celebrate MGX we brought back the OG Marji Gesick t-shirt design (2016). They’re in the store until Sunday night. Grab em’ before they’re gone. Tuff-Enough-Gray Tuff-Enough-Blue We attempted the hardest MTB race in North America (Marji Gesick 100 2024) Supporting Partners