Washington's Washout

Enduro points are all on trails and designed for athletes who want a multi-sport ultra challenge but new to Adventure Race navigation. These courses are perfect training for athletes who typically race on an AR team with a navigator. Enduro courses can be physically challenging and have “on the clock” transitions but lack the off-trail navigation skills and experience necessary to successfully complete the Adventure course. It is recommended to be familiar with basic map and compass skills. Participants attempting to clear the Adventure course should have enough fitness to sustain continuous activity for at least 5 hours. Limited gear is necessary to complete the shorter duration, on-trail course. Enduro race maps come printed with only Enduro points to avoid confusing participants.

The Adventure course is designed for participants/teams that have some adventure racing experience in races that are 4 to 8 hours. They should be proficient with a map and compass, be comfortable trekking off-trail and able to hold a bearing for at least 200 meters in raw woods. These intermediate points are between 30 and 150 meters off the trail. Racers will likely have to bushwack, bike-whack, cross streams or traverse elevation to obtain the point. Participants attempting to clear the Adventure course should have enough fitness to sustain continuous activity for at least 8 hours. Additional safety gear and first aid training are recommended due to extended duration and potential for an off-course accident or injury. Adventure maps come printed with both Enduro and Adventure Points. (Pro Points are plotted by participants.)