Primal Quest 2008 Montana-SPOT Satellite Messenger-Dodge Megacab-Team Nike
I spent 19 hours in the truck yesterday and got back at 0330 this morning from the Primal Quest Race in Big Sky, Montana. What a race, what a place, what a trip. Give me a day or two to put the article together but here a few quick comments.
I have changed my mind. I can't sell my big Dodge Megacab. The on- board navigation system, satellite radio, hands free telephone, steering wheel controls, engine/tranny set up, and payload capacity is just too good for these kinds of cross country trips. The sunroof, leather interior and infinitely adjustable power seats are just gravy. Yea, $4.61 plus a gallon for diesel is a kick in the nuts but over 2256 miles I averaged 21.1 miles per gallon. That is pretty damn good for a 3/4 ton 4x4 full of gear running at the posted speed limit. I am keeping it but the wife units Suburban is going bye bye.
Don Mann and his Primal Quest crew faced a daunting physical and logistical challenge in Montana but by all accounts they met and exceeded the objectives. From my point of view, they did more than that, they kicked it's ass. If there were any glitches, I did not see or feel them and despite the difficulty of the course and the constant pressure of the clock, no one was seriously hurt. Congratulations to Team Nike for their rocket ship time of just 5 days, 11 hours. The Primal Quest family is made up of staff, volunteers, racers and support crews that genuinely love this unique sport. I thank them for their gracious and friendly hospitality. It is a great race, a great group of people and a great story.
The SPOT Satellite Messenger works. I have been telling you that for months now but for those of you who still doubted the technology, it is time to shut your pie hole and embrace the product. 60 teams were outfitted with stock, of the self SPOT units and a special version of the new SPOT Shared Page web site feature was developed to provide near real time, continuous tracking throughout the race. It worked beautifully and demonstrated to the world what many of us already knew from our own field experience. SPOT is not a flash in the pan gimmick. It works. If you are out in the field or you are responsible for people that are, you should be using SPOT. "Well done, strong work" to John Dark and Derek Moore for making it happen.
Anyway, that is all for now. I need a nap and a beverage.
Happy 4th of July America!
Wade Nelson
Editor
I have changed my mind. I can't sell my big Dodge Megacab. The on- board navigation system, satellite radio, hands free telephone, steering wheel controls, engine/tranny set up, and payload capacity is just too good for these kinds of cross country trips. The sunroof, leather interior and infinitely adjustable power seats are just gravy. Yea, $4.61 plus a gallon for diesel is a kick in the nuts but over 2256 miles I averaged 21.1 miles per gallon. That is pretty damn good for a 3/4 ton 4x4 full of gear running at the posted speed limit. I am keeping it but the wife units Suburban is going bye bye.
Don Mann and his Primal Quest crew faced a daunting physical and logistical challenge in Montana but by all accounts they met and exceeded the objectives. From my point of view, they did more than that, they kicked it's ass. If there were any glitches, I did not see or feel them and despite the difficulty of the course and the constant pressure of the clock, no one was seriously hurt. Congratulations to Team Nike for their rocket ship time of just 5 days, 11 hours. The Primal Quest family is made up of staff, volunteers, racers and support crews that genuinely love this unique sport. I thank them for their gracious and friendly hospitality. It is a great race, a great group of people and a great story.
The SPOT Satellite Messenger works. I have been telling you that for months now but for those of you who still doubted the technology, it is time to shut your pie hole and embrace the product. 60 teams were outfitted with stock, of the self SPOT units and a special version of the new SPOT Shared Page web site feature was developed to provide near real time, continuous tracking throughout the race. It worked beautifully and demonstrated to the world what many of us already knew from our own field experience. SPOT is not a flash in the pan gimmick. It works. If you are out in the field or you are responsible for people that are, you should be using SPOT. "Well done, strong work" to John Dark and Derek Moore for making it happen.
Anyway, that is all for now. I need a nap and a beverage.
Happy 4th of July America!
Wade Nelson
Editor
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