POCAR 2005 (Purdue Outing Club 48Hr Adventure Race), Jan 15-16, 2005 Clark State Forest---click on photos below for enlargements  
Coates & Rasmussen wake up to a couple of inches of snow at Clark State Forest during the POCAR 48hr navigation event.
Coates & Rasmussen wake up to a couple of inches of snow at Clark State Forest during the POCAR 48hr navigation event.
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Jeff & Mike during the night navigation segment of the 2005 POCAR at Clark State Forest !
Jeff & Mike during the night navigation segment of the 2005 POCAR at Clark State Forest !
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Mike calmly poses at a checkpoint during the 2005 POCAR at Clark State Forest.
Mike calmly poses at a checkpoint during the 2005 POCAR at Clark State Forest.
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Coates scours the map for a route choice to the next marker, just prior to dark during the 2005 POCAR.
Coates scours the map for a route choice to the next marker, just prior to dark during the 2005 POCAR.
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Wes (a Bradley Univ. student) chats with Coates during the 1st Loop break at POCAR in Clark State Forest
Wes (a Bradley Univ. student) chats with Coates during the 1st Loop break at POCAR in Clark State Forest
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A Purdue student & Coates join the other 7 members of the "Navigating Nine" at the bottom of a very steep ravine, prior to trekking back up to the top!
A Purdue student & Coates join the other 7 members of the "Navigating Nine" at the bottom of a very steep ravine, prior to trekking back up to the top!
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The Navigating Nine take a break after finding a challenging checkpoint at the bottom of a steep spur!  Didn't last for long, as you get chilly chilling out too long.!
The Navigating Nine take a break after finding a challenging checkpoint at the bottom of a steep spur! Didn't last for long, as you get chilly chilling out too long.!
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The Purdue & Bradley students who joined TrueNorth during the night navigation segment, take a food break at the bottom of a steep ravine, before beginning the rigorous trek back up again!
The Purdue & Bradley students who joined TrueNorth during the night navigation segment, take a food break at the bottom of a steep ravine, before beginning the rigorous trek back up again!
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The Navigating Nine pose at the end of a longa day & night..!!
The Navigating Nine pose at the end of a longa day & night..!!
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Mike smiles after completing the first loop in about 14 1/2 hours !
Mike smiles after completing the first loop in about 14 1/2 hours !
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After 14 1/2 hrs, Jeff is ready to continue !
After 14 1/2 hrs, Jeff is ready to continue !
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These navigating Purdue students area ready for a long winter's nap..!!
These navigating Purdue students area ready for a long winter's nap..!!
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A Purdue Outing Club volunteer checks in Ben & Wes (Bradley Univ) of the "Navigating Nine" ! (check out the elevation changes on those maps!)
A Purdue Outing Club volunteer checks in Ben & Wes (Bradley Univ) of the "Navigating Nine" ! (check out the elevation changes on those maps!)
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A wintery scene through the window of Old Franke Shelter at Clark State Forest during POCAR (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
A wintery scene through the window of Old Franke Shelter at Clark State Forest during POCAR (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
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Race Director Kevin Baldauff gives opening instructions at Old Franke Shelter to start of 2005 POCAR at Clark State Forest (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
Race Director Kevin Baldauff gives opening instructions at Old Franke Shelter to start of 2005 POCAR at Clark State Forest (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
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Old Franke Shelter, starting area for 2005 POCAR, in background, pre-snow storm..!! (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
Old Franke Shelter, starting area for 2005 POCAR, in background, pre-snow storm..!! (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
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View of Old Franke Lake in Clark State Forest (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
View of Old Franke Lake in Clark State Forest (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
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On Your Mark--Get--GO..!!..the start of 2005 POCAR in Clark State Forest ! (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
On Your Mark--Get--GO..!!..the start of 2005 POCAR in Clark State Forest ! (photo courtesy of Purdue Outing Club)
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