After 75 hours of suffering through sleep depravation, hail and extreme physical exertion, Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers emerged dirty, wet, exhausted and happy. Why? A second-place finish in the tough Gold Rush Mother Lode Expedition Race and a qualifying spot in the 2013 World Championships in Costa Rica.
This video is a great window into the harsh world of expedition racing. For a full report from the team, click here.