Sifting Through Austin

Ready for an Amazing Race type adventure right here in Austin, TX? I read about this urban adventure race and scavenger hunt and thought I would pass the info along. I participated in one similar to this as part of a corporate function. It was on a much smaller scale and only covered a few block radius, but it was a blast. This one seems like it will spread across the entire city and will be more involved, utilizing public transportation, more elaborate clues and puzzles, etc. The race orientation / check-in will be at Zax Pints & Plates on April 11th from 11:00 – 11:50am and the race starts at noon.

Below is a brief description of the event borrowed directly from their website:

What is High Trek Adventure?

High Trek Adventure is a unique urban adventure game where teams solve clever clues and face fun challenges while discovering their city a fun new way! 

What do I get?

• 1. A fun urban adventure!
• 2. High Trek Adventure t-shirt and race number
• 3. National Championship Qualifier (Top 25 teams)
• 4. Chance at $12,345.67 in the National Championship.

More Info

You’ve registered for this crazy train experience of a lifetime, so what next? You and your team partner will be on a lively, one-day, Austin amazing race. This scavenger hunt will take you to unmarked checkpoints known as TREKpoints and explore Austin like you’ve never experienced it before as the puzzle unfolds. Our high octane energy adventure game might take you through the many exciting neighborhoods of Austin like Hyde Park, University of Texas, Clarksville, Downtown, and some nifty places you might not even know about!

On this sensational metro adventure, you’ll solve clues ranging from pop culture to math (nothing tougher than 8th grade) to American history, anagrams, sudoku, and so much more. It’s like a real life Trivial Pursuit game! Along the way you’ll face exciting challenges like bowling a strike, identifying a flavor of ice cream or putting a puzzle together.

In case of a disaster including, but not limited to flooding, tornadoes, terrorism, High Trek Adventure will decide whether or not to cancel the event based on the safety of participants and staff. In the event of a cancelation, refunds will NOT be issued; risk is assumed by all participants. However, participants will have the option to transfer registration to a different 2009 city, excluding Championship Race.

The best team(s) move on for the chance to compete in a championship race elsewhere in the country. Check out more detail and their FAQ at High Trek Adventure. If you participate, we’d love to hear about your adventures!