Skyjacker National Rock Crawling Championship for Women

Women have always been integrally involved in motorsports in one way or another. So it wasnt a surprise when Sports-in-the-Rough put together the first just-for-women rockcrawling competition. The purpose of the diva-only event was to allow the ladies to dip their toes into the thick and turbulent waters of competition. The challenge came naturally as most of the women already had affection for off-roading and an affiliation in it.

Upper and Lower competition courses at the Rock Garden in Farmington, New Mexico, were set up to test each teams abilities in navigation, driving, and communication. Both challenging courses contained a series of eight stages totaling a punishing 16 stages and demanding two full days of competition crawling. The competitors weren't less fierce, but they were a lot more compassionate than the "other half" competitions.

Three words that best describe the competition are camaraderie, challenge, and communication. The second women's rockcrawl, if its anything like the first, will offer the same good-spirited competition. Save a spot on your calendar for the next Skyjacker National Rock Crawling Championship for Women in Johnson Valley, California, February 20-21. You can visit www.sportsintherough.com or call 800/556-2801 for event details.