US Rogaine Championships

Last weekend, several GHOers competed in the US Rogaine Championships in Allegany State Park, NY. Foggy nighttime conditions, thunderstorms and the odd torrential rainstorm made for some challenging racing in the hilly forests. The top 12h team, Salomon Bobkittens, covered nearly 50km but with 5% climbing over the distance.

GHO member Liza Pye continued her winning streak as she teamed up with Leanne Mueller (Salomon Bobkittens) to win the overall 12h category. Christiaan Piller had a successful weekend as well, placing 3rd in the 24h Male category with partner Francis Falardeau (Canyonero/Espresso). Team GHOSLO (Jim and Sue Waddington) were also 3rd in their division.

GHO Results:

24H - Overall
1. Mergeo.com 2530
4. Canyonero/Espresso (Christiaan Piller, Francis Falardeau) 1940
28. GHOSLO (Jim and Sue Waddington) 960
32. Vintage HKF (Gwenn French, Earle Phillips) 840
34. Silence Beckons (Ian Sidders, Trudy Deumer) 780

12H - Overall
1. Salomon Bobkittens (Leanne Mueller, Liza Pye) 1300

Full results are available here:
http://www.us.orienteering.org/Results/2008_usrogaine_champs.pdf