HUMM Canadian Rockies 2016

Horizons Unlimited Mountain Madness
Canadian Rockies - 22-24 July, 2016

The HUMM is a unique 2-day, off-road motorcycle orienteering/geo-caching event near Panorama in the Canadian Rockies. Test your map reading and navigation skills, find hidden secrets and enjoy the fabulous riding. The trails and roads are amazing, the scenery is breath-taking, and the people are wonderful - so come along and bring your friends!

For those of you who would like to bring along your non-riding spouse / significant other, Panorama Resort features a wide variety of summer activities including hiking, golfing, ATV tours, white water rafting, horseback riding, fishing, yoga, tennis, canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking. Panorama has a variety of pools and hot tubs at different temperatures and includes waterslides also. Of course there's a massage and spa, plus kids programs!

If a picture is worth 1000 words, how much is a video worth?! Check out the official HUMM event trailer, then read on!

Thanks to Trent Schumann, Daan Stehouwer, Patrick Trahan, David Hodgson, & Ashley Moule for video clips!

What is it?

Horizons Unlimited Mountain Madness (HUMM) is an off-road, competitive, motorcycle navigation challenge for teams of 2-4 bikes. For 2016, we plan events in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, in Aragón, Spain and in Goa, India. Events are either 2 or 3 full-days of riding, and the most fun you can have on two wheels ;-)

"The best day's riding ever!"
"Ranks among the top ten 'best fun' biking experiences!"

Each event is presented in partnership with a Horizons Unlimited Event Partner, who lay out the checkpoints.

HUMM Canadian Rockies 2016. This picture is ON the HUMM course!
Photo by Trent Schumann and Daan Stehouwer of Wanduro.

There are TWO off-road classes for dual-sports or trail bikes (must be street legal):

1 - Singles with off-road pretensions

2 - Multis with off-road pretensions

Bikes need not be dedicated off-road specials but need to have a vague predilection for the dirt. So GS Adventure yes, Electric Glide in Blue, no. Knobbly tires a plus but by no means essential.

An unusual vehicle choice!

Each team gets the same map and a checkpoint booklet on Day 1. Each checkpoint gets its own page with a clear description of its location and a map reference. Crucially, the booklet is not a roadbook. No two teams ever take the same routes, there is no course as such. So you're never following a string of riders down the same dusty course!

The FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

More detailed answers to your questions that have come in over the years.

HUMM Canadian Rockies Event Schedule

Day Zero

• Arrive on site at the Panorama Resort Hotel
• Check in with event HQ. Room assignment. Check-in will be open from 12:00 to 17:00
• Welcome drink before briefing
• 18:00 - Event briefing and questions answered
• 19:30 - Dinner

Day 1 and 2

• Maps and Booklets with all the check points will be handed out to you at 08:00 on Day 1! You can ride from 08:30-17:30 on Day 1 if you want, or use some time planning your route and preparing your bike. There is loads of room to do your planning.
• Start / Finish Riding Time: 08:30-17:30 every day.
• The score sheets are collected after each day's ride, and the team scores are posted.
• On Day 2 at 18:00 the score sheets are collected for the final time, points totalled and the winners announced and trophies handed out at the HUMM Awards Dinner. A very congenial evening follows!

The HUMM Event Fee includes:

• 2 full days of 100% pure off-road adventure riding in the Canadian Rockies! No stunts, no gimmicks!
• A "HUMM-dinger" of a chance to test your navigation strategies!
• An exclusive HUMM technical t-shirt
• Team Map and HUMM Points Book
• ALL First, Second and Third place Team Members in each class get a keeper Trophy!

Trophies at HUMM Morocco 2015

• Certificate of completion for all finishers suitable for framing and mucho bragging rights!
• One Spot satellite tracker rental for your team
• Access to support and recovery services in case of breakdown or accident out on the trail or on the road. Our support and recovery team can provide first aid and transport to the nearest suitable facility as well as basic field repairs and motorcycle recovery. This service is provided on a 'best efforts' basis. See Registration Terms and Conditions for limitations.
• Sunday evening Awards Dinner

Rules of the HUMM:

1. You must ride in a team of 2, to a maximum of 4 people, (minimum 2 bikes) so be sure to put together your team before registering as we need the names of all team members. If you cannot find someone to team with, go ahead and register for the event, note that you do not have a team partner, and we will match you with someone with a similar bike and riding skill level as best we can. Several past winners were matched up by us!


2. Prizes will be awarded in 4 classes (subject to sufficient entrants):
   • Map Class
     • Singles
     • Multis
   • GPS Class
     • Singles
     • Multis
   
   

   Mixed off-road teams have the good and bad of each class to deal with, so can choose which class to be in.

3. Two-up teams are ok, but there must be another vehicle in your team. We don't want solo bikes out alone. If we have enough two-up registrations we will have a two-up class.
   
4. Team mates must ride together at all times! If you separate for any reason other than one bike is broken down and stopped or one rider is injured, and the other rider is going for help, you will be disqualified.
5. No GPS allowed in the Map Class! You CAN carry a GPS or Smart phone for emergency use, but it will be SEALED in a black plastic bag, and if the bag is opened, you are disqualified. "Dumb" phones with no GPS capability will not be sealed, so you may wish to carry one for non-emergency use.
6. Start / Finish Time: 08:30-17:30 every day. You must check out and check in. Late returns lose points - really late returns lose lots of points! All team members must return together.
7. Each checkpoint has a points value based on how far it is from the hotel combined with the degree of difficulty. The HUMM is all about spending 2-3 days navigating your way around the mountains and seeing as much great scenery as possible.
8. Obtaining checkpoint info from another team is grounds for disqualification. In the event of a dispute or challenge, a photo at a checkpoint that matches the photo in the HUMM book will be required to verify the team has been to the checkpoint.

Rules of the HUMM - Canadian Rockies!

Please Note: BEAR SPRAY is MANDATORY for HUMM Canadian Rockies - at least 1 per team!

If you don't have your own, with a valid expiry date, you must purchase it. Bear spray can be purchased at a nearby Outfitters store. Price is about CDN$50 there, but can be found cheaper. Amazon Canada lists it for CDN $40 with free shipping in Canada. MEC has it for CDN $33.75, but you have to buy it in store. Canadian Tire has it for CDN $47.99, also in store only, and some useful FAQs on their website.

For USA registrants, be aware that bear spray may not be legally taken across the border.

Optional Bike Rentals

Rentals will be available in Calgary from All Season Rental Adventures Inc

3 Day rental (or more)

• 10% off
• mileage package – 300 km/day (regular 100 km/day) = 900 km for 3 days
• extra mileage: discounted rate of 0.18 per km, regular 0.25 per km.
• 50% Off helmet, jacket, glove rentals.

1 Week or more rental

• 7% off
• mileage package – 1800 for the week ( an extra 200 kms)
• extra mileage: discounted rate of 0.16 per km, regular 0.25 per km.
• All paniers on 1200's are a separate charge.
• Gloves , jacket, helmet = free

Prices (these are the prices without the discount calculation):

• BMW-R1200-GS (panniers $40 a day) 3 day $620, weekly $1100 DamageDep: $4000, Deductible $4000
• BMW-F800-GS (with panniers) 3 day $540, weekly $1000 DamageDep: $4000, Deductible $4000
• BMW-G650-GS (soft luggage) 3 day $480, weekly $860 DamageDep: $3000, Deductible $3000
• Kawasaki-KLR50e (day pack) 3 day $400, weekly $715 DamageDep: $1000, Deductible $3000
  

Book directly with All Season using promo code 'HUMM'.