ADVENTURE RACING

Adventure racing is a multidisciplinary team sport involving navigation over an unmarked wilderness course. The principal disciplines in adventure racing include orienteering, trekking, mountain biking, and paddling although races can incorporate climbing, abseiling or any other discipline.

Teams normally consist of 2 or 4 members, and are often of mixed gender.

Teams are expected to navigate using a map compass and terrain.

Teams must be able to operate in harsh remote environments in all weather conditions.

Teams travel throughout the day and night. They can decide if, when and where to rest.

The first team to complete the whole course, with all the control points visited will be declared the winner.

Teams are required to complete the entire distance together (always within hearing and visual distance of each other), helping and assisting each other.

Teamwork and team dynamics are essential.