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Re: AlaskaMan 140.6 [FF Boots]
The name is what it is because out of respect for the gracious state and those coming in internationally we named it after Alaska. Instantly everyone knows where it's at. Eliminates some questions and people having to look it up.

Wetsuits are mandatory. Temp hovers around 55 degrees most years but has dipped to low 50's in the past.

Bike course has less climbing than a handful of IMs and the extreme tris but 1) there aren't a lot of options in Alaska and 2) the winds and weather will more than make up for it. 3) scenery is unmatched.

Run course is far more challenging than IM. 5,000' with 4,000 in the last 10k up a mountain (dirt/Rock trails).

Nothing but respect for Norseman and X-Tri. I've done Norseman and am doing Celtman this year with Swissman to follow. They are all top notch. Looking to bring some of that challenge to The US.

Addressing the guy talking about temps... The other extreme tris say the same temp averages as us.... Keep in mind that's average. We are same latitude as Norseman and weather rolls in the same. Clouds, drizzle, cold temps and wind just as possible as Scotland and Norway. It has even been known to snow in July. Since it's unpredictable and first year, we put the averages.

Thanks everyone, let me know if you have any other questions.
Last edited by: arpalaian: May 16, 16 14:36

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