Eco-Endurance Challenge 2015

Learn how to navigate with Map & Compass – just in time for the E2C! This course starts with a week-night evening of classroom learning, followed by a weekend day out in the woods with a focus on practical hands-on training. This course is a fundraiser for HRSAR, taught by experienced team members who will be volunteering their day to make your training a success.  It is an opportunity for us to teach the public how to navigate safely in … Continue reading →

As of January 19th 2015, 4 teams and 11 participants are registered for the 2015 E2C. Emergency Responders & SAR category 8hr 24hr   Public Competitive category 8hr Shackleton – P.Bottomley, M.Bottomley (NS) Los Cuatro Hombres – A.Richardson, A.Fraser, D.van Dewetering, S.Drysdale (NS) 24hr Girls’ Night Out – C.Richardson, M.Coombs (NS)   Recreational category 8hr Just Follow Your Nose – H.Selig, G.K.Murray, S.Parker (NS) 24hr   Armed Forces category 8hr 24hr

Registration for the 2015 Eco Endurance Challenge will open on January 1st, 2015 and will run until one week before the event. Prices are the same as 2014, with youth (under 18) entering the 8hr race for $25 and the 24hr race for $40. If you have any problems registering a team, or have general questions about the event, please email jenny@halifaxsar.ca. Make competing in the 2015 E2C your New Year’s Resolution!!

Have you ever been to the E2C and wished that someone would invent a winter version? Well our fellow Search and Rescue volunteers on the Pugwash team have answered your call! Pugwash GSAR are running their own adventure challenge this winter, in Wentworth, and we’re encouraging past and present E2C folks to sign up. It’s on February 7th, 2015 so you can expect snow and challenging conditions! There are 4-hr and 8-hr challenges available, with special rates for youth participants. … Continue reading →

The E2C’s resident statistics guru, Peter Lewis, has put together this year’s Control Analysis for your enjoyment! You can find the document in pdf form here:  Control Analysis E2C 2014. If you have any questions, please contact the E2C team