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Date Published
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Megan Danielson
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1207
Language
English
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Summary

The Rebelle Rally is the longest women's off-road navigation event in the United States, where competitors rely solely on analog navigation tools. Behind the scenes, Mapbox provides essential technology support for the rally's organization, from designing roadbooks and planning the course to enabling live team tracking and aiding media navigation. This year, Mapbox's Technical Account Manager, Megan Danielson, joined the rally crew, experiencing the daily routines and challenges of the event. Her role involved assisting a veteran driver in transporting media staff to capture competitors' progress, using both digital and paper maps to navigate the course. The rally spans eight days and over 2,000 kilometers, requiring precise coordination and constant communication among team members. The event is filled with moments of success and challenge, with each day bringing new adventures and requiring diligent preparation for the next.