The article recounts the experiences of participants in the 2024 United States Adventure Racing Association National Championships held at Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia. As Hurricane Helene approached, competitors gathered in dire weather, utilizing shelter and psyching each other up before the race commenced. Adventure racing combines elements of triathlons with treasure hunts, requiring teams to traverse 120 miles and locate 50 checkpoints within a 30-hour timeframe, facing potential sleep deprivation. Each team must strategize their navigation using maps and compasses, boosting both physical endurance and problem-solving skills.
"Adventure racing is a mash-up of an Ironman triathlon and a wilderness treasure hunt, where teams track down hidden checkpoints over vast distances and rough terrain."
"For this national championship contest, we had to seek 50 checkpoints secreted throughout the Monongahela National Forest over the course of 30 hours during which time few teams would sleep."
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