ARCTIC TEAM CHALLENGE 2006

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ARCTIC TEAM CHALLENGE 2006 TEAMBUILDING AND
COMPANY PROFILING
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THE EVENT East Greenland's pristine world of
rugged mountains and breathtaking ice fjords is
the home for Arctic Team Challenge. In this 5-day
combined stage and expedition race, we'll take
you through 250 km and 9,000 vertical meters in
some of the finest and challenging landscapes on
earth.The race will provide you with the
ultimate test of your strength and navigational
skills, but, most of all, it'll give you a unique
experience that will stay with you forever. More
information www.atc.gl
VOX POPS The Arctic Team Challenge is a
spectacular and dramatic event in some of the
finest and most challenging landscapes on earth
Jackie Bird, BBC This Race is world class
Jim Mandelli, Team Subaru, Canada The Arctic
Team Challenge is so much more than just another
race. It is a life-enhancing experience. It's a
wild race you'll never forget. Paddling through
fjords with icebergs and racing across vast
glaciers are etched on my memory forever Tom
Gibbs, Saab Salomon, UK One word...Amazing!
Truly the most incredible race I've competed in.
A race to be experienced. Remote, breathtaking,
and incredibly challenging. Definitely one of the
best values in all of adventure racing Rob
Harsh, Team No Boundaries. USA My best extreme
sport experience ever Erwin Reinthaler, Team
Adidas, Austria What an incredible race!
Greenland itself is a beautiful country, and we
feel privileged to have been here Nicholas
Mulder, Team Cyanosis , South Africa
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE The objective for the majority
of teams participating in the ATC is to finish
the race - not to win. We have learned from the
past five races that the most successful teams
are not necessarily those with the best physical
condition. Instead, those who are the most
focused and have the most realistic expectations
to themselves and to the race, are more likely to
make it through the race or even win. The
event is by any standard very demanding, and the
teams resources and limitations are very quickly
exposed. The participants are placed in an
environment that is completely different from
what they know. They will be challenged in their
ability to adapt and in their motivation. To
finish the race the team participants need to be
in a physically good shape, and they have to be
focused in their preparation. However, the
success of the team is based on the individuals
attitudes, behaviour and ability to cooperate.
A corporate team can choose to participate in the
ATC on special conditions, which means that the
team decides the difficulty of their
participation in the race. Corporate teams are
free to choose the number of race days and/or the
length of their routes. In this way the team can
do anything from a very easy race to a demanding
full race. The level of participation is arranged
in advance with the ATC management, but can be
adjusted during the race. ATC offers two
information meetings in Copenhagen, continuous
supervision by telephone and email correspondence
with the ATC management in Greenland. When teams
have arrived on the Ammassalik Island, East
Greenland the team is offered glacier
instruction, and safety procedures. Before each
stage during the race, the corporate team will be
offered an extended race briefing and advice by
the race directors.

• ARCTIC TEAM CHALLENGE AS TEAMBUILDING
• Focusing on responsibility, consequence and
  ability to co-operate
• Developing the teams ability to decide and act
  in stressed situations
• Developing the individual flexibility and
  tolerance
• Strengthens the individuals self-respect
• Strengthens the company/department profile.
• With this ultimate team test and the pristine
  arctic nature as the backdrop, the team shares an
  everlasting reference, contributing to create and
  maintain the team spirit that is essential to any
  company. During the race, the team is faced with
  challenges where the effort and attitude from
  each individual will cause consequences for the
  whole team just as it happens in real life.
  Therefore, it is crucial that the team has a high
  social responsibility and a good drive and
  dedication.

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ARCTIC TEAM CHALLENGE 20th 29th OF JULY 2006
Airfare from Iceland to East Greenland
Whale safari
Five stunning race days
Overnight in base camp incl. concert and
Greenlandic barbecue
Speed boat to Ammassalik Island between ice floes
and icebergs.
Accommodation and catering for ten days
Award ceremony and post race party
Welcome dinner and cultural entertainment
CONTACT THE RACE SECRETARIAT FOR MORE
INFORMATIONPHONE 299 982243 / 299 598206
ATC_at_GREENNET.GL P.O BOX 120, 3913 TASIILAQ ,
ØSTGRØNLAND
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THE VISIBILITY OF THE EVENT
Since the very start in 2001, the ATC has had a
substantial media coverage, focusing on TV. The
26-minute program from ATC 2005 was broadcast by
242 broadcasters in more than 100 counties. This
year a 52-minute program is produced and
distributed internationally. The ATC
organisation is in charge of all decisions in the
communication process which ensures control of
The film material what is recorded and how
its edited Stories and messages
controlling program focus and interviews
Sponsor visibility placement of banners and
products Distribution of the programs
including program spots
The media report 2005, the distribution list
2006, and the opportunity for the companys TV
exposure during the race is available by
contacting the ATC secretariat.