Name: Travis Macy

Home Base: Golden, CO

Occupation: High School Teacher, Adventure Racer

Years on Atlas Racing: 5

My Story:

After a few training days on snowshoes with my dad, I entered my first snowshoe race as 13-year-old. Dad warned that I might need to walk some of the uphills, but I ran the entire 5k and was hooked for life! A few years later, I entered the 10k division at the same event. Stronger and more experienced, I found myself competing with the likes of Tom Sobal, the most successful snowshoe racer ever. Sobal still had my number (and would for awhile longer), but the racing was great.

While my warm-weather objectives have transitioned from soccer and basketball to running to triathlon to adventure racing, snowshoeing has remained the staple winter activity that ensures fitness and enthusiasm come spring. I cherish wintry weekends on snowshoes above treeline in the Rocky Mountains, particularly when shared with Dad or close friends. After over 10 years of racing, I continue to enjoy the camaraderie, the competition, and, most of all, the post-race chili!

If you're thinking about a snowshoe race or outing, go for it! I guarantee a great time.

Accomplishments:

• 1st place, 2008 Advenutre Xstream 24-hour.
• 1st place, 2008 Colorado Snowshoeing State Championship (10k at 10,500').
• 1st place, 2008 Turquoise Lake 20-miler Snowshoe Race.
• 1st place, 2008 Pedal Powder Snowshoe Racing Series (five races).
• 1st place, 2008 White Ranch Orienteering Challenge.
• 1st place 2008 Cherry Creek State Park Orienteering Challenge.
• 2nd place, 2008 Rock and Ice Ultra (140 miles of self-supported running/snowshoeing in the Arctic).
• 2nd place, 2008 Primal Quest Adventure Race.
• 2nd place, 2008 Rattlesnake Rample Trail Run.
• 3rd place, 2008 Transmexicana Mountain Bike Race.
• 3rd place, 2008 Teva Mountain Games Ultimate Mountain Challenge.
• 9th place, Mountain X Games in France.

Season Goals:
I plan on racing most weekends, and will use snowshoe races and training runs as the staple of my winter training; snowshoeing is the best exercise I know of for cardiovascular fitness and leg strength.