2012- hold on to your britches. This is going to ROCK

The team launched the near year with an amazing reception parade, organized by Angela Myers and many other super cool locals. Big Bear…that was the most humbling and amazing display of pride we could have ever imagined.

Next, the team rolled to New York for Jordan to nab, some of the National Media that has been calling…and for Jordan to have an opportunity to tell the message to the nation of kids…to FIND YOUR EVEREST-

Today show with Anne Curry

Now the team is making the annual pilgrimage to Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer show….to hook up with sponsors and friends and network, seeking means to help tell the message as loud and far as possible. Thanks SOLE for hosting an amazing reception…Thursday 4pm at the SOLE BOOTH. This show is going to go OFF. Who’s joining us Sat and Sunday at Alta!?! Powder coming!!!

Be there THURSDAY 4pm @ OR Show

Crossfit Endurance Cycling Seminar with Doug Kotana and Bryan Mackenzie…this is some character building stuff. Thanks guys- going to be a great 2012 of stomping onto the podiums of the most grueling races in the world.

CF Coronado hosts CFE Cycling (Doug/Bmack)

7 Summits- capped by amazing expedition in Antarctica.

Summit of Mt. Vinson

 

Its’ in the bag. It’s complete. Another world record and the  culmination of 6 years of hard work. Jordan created this quest when he was 9 years old, and it’s finished Antarctica. There are not too many people that have climbed all 7, and it will feel good to be standing on the top of this one. It’s the coldest place on earth, and  this climb was not a gimme, we continued the hard work and persevere that this expedition safe and sound, this is most important. We three climbed in the honor of 3 dear friends and cancer survivors and fighters.

Jordan for Nigel, please visit and support

Karen for the dearest Stephanie Murphy

Paul- for dear friend Kris  Astaphan in Toronto

…collectively these 3 whom we climbed in their honor have more braveness and guts than all the climbers we know.

Check out all the details of the climb and media on JORDAN ROMERO.com

UP Next: It’s back into the Adventure and Multi sport event scene. 2012 is going to be RAD. Stay tuned.

2011 Race Season Summary…

 

Karen on her way to the WIN, dual slalom in April

2011…went off without a hitch. Team got to travel, race, and step onto the podium of some of the most grueling endurance events in the world.  It’s what we live for.

From Alpine Ski Racing (U.S.), Stand Up Paddle Racing (California), 12hr, 24hr (U.S.), and multiday MTB races (Brasil), Expedition racing (Brasil), Staged Multisport racing (in Chile), and Cyclecross (Las Vegas) it was a year of putting the foot on the accelerator…and never letting off.

2011, Some amazing new relationships were initiated of which will grow into amazing opportunities. In the forefront, is…what we are calling a product that has taken our power and agility to another level…(and I don’t use those terms very loosely…), its: AGILITY GUARD. In  our own independent study, underway here in Big Bear, the ability to optimize the bite and improve alignment of the TMJ, neck/head….in the application of virtually ANY physical test or competition… the AGILITY GUARD has shown time and time again it provides anywhere from 9-20% gains, and in some cases larger. We have witnessed, documented and prepared to show and prove anytime day or night. It’s rather unbelieveable. NEVER WILL WE RACE OR TRAIN without Agility Guard. It’s that important to us…

2012 will have continued documenting/studying of the Agility Guard, right here in our hometown of Big Bear. Inquiring minds want to know more?  Just drop us a line, we can get you connected with the best Agility Guard certified dentists to get you on board with this device and the perfect fit…BUT, ONLY if you are seeking the next level :)

These efforts take a whole village of sponsors and supporters, and the most sincere thanks to every one of them.

Sponsors needing definite mention here include:  SOLEMountain Fitness Center, FRS, Ellsworth Handcrafted Bikes, Polar, Natural Vitality, Crank Brothers, BEAR VALLEY BIKES, Hammer Nutrition, 110% Play Harder, WingNut Gear, Asta Factor, SmithLoaded, NewtonBadger Coaching, Stronger Faster Healthier, Canada Goose, Elemental Herbs, Kayland, ERGON, Light and Motion, The North Face of Brasil,

Paul and Slater bringing home gold from Patagonia...

Shhhhhh.... our new secret weapon.

12 hrs of Temecula 2011 Champs

Super K wins over all women’s title for the year.

THEN she and Derek Hermon (the teams amazing shop sponsor and mechanic from the heavens) dominated the 2 person/Coed division for a smashing win at the November season Finale.

Paul and Allan (Racing at Bike for Bender…after the late, and amazing Robert Bender) took the OVERALL Season Championship for the 2nd year in a row. Nice work Allan, it’s a pleasure to run with ya man, you apply the pressure and we ride wide open, as it should be.

Karen back on the Ellsworth Truth (26er), and it ramped up her game…..

Paul- got the Ellsworth Evolve (29er) pretty darn dialed in, that bike rides Mach 5 this year .

Jason and Heather of So Cal Endurance continue to run amazing events at the Vail Lake Resort….2012 schedule is set and you’ll see us out there again, hammering away on some of the most amazing single track in California.

The Ellsworth Evolve eating up the Temecula Trail

 

 

 

Brasil Ride 2011-7 Day Stage Race

This event demanded it all. 600km+, on and off the bike.

This event demanded it all. 600km+, on and off the bike.

In it’s second year, Brasil Ride has become the premier staged MTB race in the world. For 7 days, central Bahia hosts athletes from 18 countries and facilitated an all out battle for fun and glory on roads/paths and the most incredible singletrack that can be found in such a race. Team SOLE consisted of Dudu (Eduardo Soares of Belo Horizonte, Brasil ) and your’s truly…Paul Romero.

We had great success which included 4 days onto the podium of the Masters division….

It's BRAND NEW!!!FRS Minis....the coolest for Adventures. just 2 ounces...

Karen and the Ellsworth TRUTH

To the top of the podium- Hammer Time at Bonelli Park, put on by King Pin Racing

36km Cross Country race….Karen uncorked a fantastic race. Top form….as we prepare for Ensenada 100km. The Agility Guard is the gift that just keeps on giving…

Paul charged it in the Brooks 8km Classic Trail Run….taking win in Age group and #4 overall. Fast and  hard stuff that is. Good times.

Karen wins 32km "Hammer Time"

Paul wins Age group, #4 overall

Update- New Adventures!!…Scuba, Cycle Cross, SUP Racing,

Cross Vegas 2011

Update!!!

Summer has wrapped up in the beautiful resort town of Big Bear Lake, California. It’s autumn now, leaves have changed…

Adventures keep stacking up…and the sights are set on Antarctica now.

We’ve just launched the coaching program! E Camp International

Karen Podiums at Western 50 Mile Champs

Discover Scuba with Ultrawoman Suzy Degazon

Stand Up race, at Battle of the Paddle, Dana Point , CA

Team preps for Expedition Antarctica

Coldest place on earth. The most remote mountain range in the world holds the tallest mountain of Antarctica. It’s called Vinson Massif. The successful ascent of this mountain for Jordan and team will be the final peak of the quest to climb the 7 Summits, and secure the world record for youngest human to accomplish such a feat, at age 15. We are about to dive into intense physical preparation and securing of the last means to get the team to Antarctica. Stay tuned for exciting deets.

We’re calling it OPERATION ANTARCTICA. Check out the 7 ways you can join the effort for the 7th Summit…

Vinson Massif

Jordan takes up road racing…with a Bang

Jordan @ start of Tour de Big Bear 40km

Paul and Agility Guard testing, underway in the Bear

B.I.G. North American Climbing Tour

It all started a few years ago when Jordan was sitting in the back seat of the Element, on the way home from climbing Mt. Whitney. He dreamed about climbing the high points of 50 states. He asked, we approved. Here we go.

Starting in Delaware, the team will spend several months doing many legs of what will be an attempt to climb the highest point of all U.S. states and of all Canadian provinces.

June 25 is the day, and New England is our first leg….9 states in 5 days. The team will then move onto the No Barriers Summit in Winterpark, Colorado.

Team on Summit of Jerimoth Hill, Rhode Island

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