That’s right…there are now four routes open for the January 2013 World Race!
That means there are four chances for you to make 2013 your most epic year yet! In case you need a little extra inspiration, we’ve put together a list of 11 reasons why leaving in January is a great idea.
1. You can ask Santa for all your gear right before you leave. Ho ho ho! But seriously, REI has the option of
creating a gift registry just like you would for a wedding, except you get to ask for sweet camping gear
instead of flatware. Who doesn’t want carabiners as stocking stuffers?
creating a gift registry just like you would for a wedding, except you get to ask for sweet camping gear
instead of flatware. Who doesn’t want carabiners as stocking stuffers?
2. You don’t have to miss spending Christmas at home. Just imagine…after 11 months on the field you get to
curl up with your dog, a peppermint mocha from Starbucks, and a crackling fire while your friends and
curl up with your dog, a peppermint mocha from Starbucks, and a crackling fire while your friends and
family listen to all your crazy stories.
3. Instead of spending Christmas on the field, you can make an awesome memory with your team and
celebrate Christmas in July. And BONUS–just when you’re sick of all your worn out World Race clothes,
you’ll get home in time to get new ones for Christmas!
celebrate Christmas in July. And BONUS–just when you’re sick of all your worn out World Race clothes,
you’ll get home in time to get new ones for Christmas!
Apparently we’ve got Christmas on the brain…
There are also non-Christmas-related reasons you should leave for the World Race in January.
4. If the Mayans had been right, we wouldn’t have gotten to live
2013 at all, so you should really make the most of this year.
2013 at all, so you should really make the most of this year.
5. Tired of spending Valentine’s Day alone at home? Spend it
with your team on the field. Maybe if you’re lucky a random
person will propose to you!
with your team on the field. Maybe if you’re lucky a random
person will propose to you!
6. Just think of all the money you can save on Mother’s Day and
Father’s Day presents. A simple Skype date will make your
parents happier than anything you could buy them!
Father’s Day presents. A simple Skype date will make your
parents happier than anything you could buy them!
7. You’ll never be confused about what month of the race you’re
on or what month of the year it is. January=Month 1.
on or what month of the year it is. January=Month 1.
8. World Racers spend 11 months dreaming of what their first
meal back home will be. Yours could be Thanksgiving Dinner!
meal back home will be. Yours could be Thanksgiving Dinner!
9. You could be the tannest person you know when you get
home in the middle of winter!
home in the middle of winter!
10. The New Year is the perfect time to start a new adventure.
Make a New Year’s resolution to change the world.
Make a New Year’s resolution to change the world.
11. Even if there are a million reasons why you think you can’t
go in January, the World Race is an epic challenge that is
about abandoning your plans and pursuing God’s plan for
this new year. It’s about saying yes and taking the leap.
Are you ready to make 2013 your best year ever? These routes will fill up fast, so don’t delay! Here are four ways to keep up with the newest January 2013 route:
1. Subscribe to our blog updates: We’ll keep you informed about trips that are filling up.
2. Like us on Facebook: Be a fan and we’ll let you know what’s happening on the field as well as updating you
on upcoming trips.
on upcoming trips.
3. Follow us on Twitter: We love to tweet about our Racers and routes!
4. Begin an application today: Want to start living a better story? Our admissions staff is ready to help you
get started.
