The Transition: AR News & Updates
Friday, February 2, 2024
Jerry Simpson firing the starting cannon at a USARA National Championship race.
Jerry Simpson, a long-time fixture in the Adventure Race community, passed away on January 31. He and his wife Sherry, known as the “Sportraxx Couple,” maintained a streak of racing or volunteering at 20 plus events for 15 years including the USARA National Championship. Described as a “big man with big heart,” Jerry threw himself into everything he did, whether hiking in the Pacific Northwest, bowling a perfect game, or being a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Jerry, the entire Adventure Race community thanks you for being a part of our sport.
The Gear Shed
A new online store, Aden Gear, is focused on all of the gear needed for adventure racing.
AllTrails introduces the Vibe Tribe Adventures Collection to benefit charity
Alpacka Raft Releases Three New Models for 2024
Mobility Exercises for the Dainty Dancers
Karyn Dulaney demonstrates multiple ways to keep those metatarsal movers moving with multiple mobility moves.
News from the Adventure/Endurance World
Travis Macy goes all skimo on his podcast
“Magni Twins”—Andrew and Jason Magness—announce a new expedition race, the MAGNIficent, for the South Island of New Zealand in 2025
National Points Series
New Races Added
Chattanooga Epic, TN, April 5
Technical Endurance Challenge, OR, April 20
Eastern Shore Sprint, MD, May 4
Sun River Scramble, OR, May 25
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 25
Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, Jun 1
Unbridled Women Adventure Race, KY, June 9
Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, July 19
Almost Heaven 24-HR Adventure Race, WV, July 27
Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 10
Expedition Oregon, OR, Sept. 6
Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 21
La Pine Loop, OR, Oct. 5
