The race course - Day 4

I guess this is why they call them the Crazies...  Because they're down-right CRAZY.

And This is why they call it Big Sky country...  Because the sky is straight-up BIG.

Day 4 Begins

Into the night for a short bike followed by a long trek through the Crazy Mountains.  That's no pun, they're really called the Crazy Mountains.  I can only guess what that means.  I'm sure Ken, Mike, Julie, and Pete will let us know...  Stay tuned

Road Rash

Pete is all smiles despite the battle scar.  

PS. Connect to the ecoprimalquest.com site and check 'notes and quotes from the field Day 4'.  Scroll down to see what Pete told the TA7 captain about the Grizzly they saw during the second trek.

Day 3 ends at TA7

Day 3 quickly becomes Day 4 at 1:00am Thursday morning as Beau helps transition the team through.

Teamwork Personified

The well-oiled-machine at full speed.  Like I said: A thing of Beauty.

PS. Sorry the clip is so short, but you get the idea.

Onward (Day 3)

This next stage got changed from a kayak to a bike due to the increasingly dangerous Yellowstone  River levels.  So the team sets off on an 80 mile ride along the flood-rated river. 

Weathered the STORM

Julie is ready to rock after a thunderstorm rolls through TA6.

TA6

Nike ACG/GoreTex Support Crew rocks...  Tanya makes sure the team has a proper meal and well-deserved nap after 52 hours of racing.

"In Formation"

A thing of beauty.   Team 27 is a well-oiled-machine.

Fuel Stop

While on the road, Team 27 recognizes an opportunity and takes it.  A cold beverage is welcomed.  

Footnote: The ecoprimalquest Day 3 web page published this shot from another angle.  The PQ photographer and I wrestled for position while shooting.