He thoroughly explained safety procedures and what climbers should expect and be aware of. Climbs started very basic then on to more challenging climbs. In the afternoon, climbers did some basic repelling. Sunday's climb brought Saturday's instructions full circle when climbers attempted a 100ft. repel and climb. The start of this all night race was after an intense all day class.
Teams enter the Gulf of Mexico for their paddle to a specific place on their map.
Following clues, they navigated to subsequent check points throughout the night. All of the teams completed this coastal challenge at various times covering 16 miles of rugged Gulf Coast terrain. Weather conditions were threatening. The ages of the participants ranged from early twenties to mid forties. It was a challenge for all.