Dave Kline officials the commencement of Wildlands 2000

It's a mad rush off the start line for 40 adventure racing teams!

Teams don't win this race on muscle fitness alone!

A pre-swim photo of Blue Marsh Day Use Area.

Technical single track abounds on the Wildlands course at Blue Marsh Lake.

Tember Goodhart logs bikers about to ascent Hell Hill at Blue Marsh.

One team member must be running at all times during 12 miles of the course.

Teams must circumnavigate the lake on canoes.

Canoes must be portaged to the finish line.