Welcome to The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast. Today’s episode marks a special moment on the AR calendar: the official course reveal for the 2025 Endless Mountains Adventure Race presented by Rootstock Racing.

For the first time, Endless Mountains heads north to Vermont, where over seven days, teams will face a demanding and beautifully crafted expedition-length course through the region’s rugged forests, bike trails, and beautiful waterways. Over the next hour, we’ll walk through the full course—section by section—with race directors Abby Perkiss and Brent Freedland. No vague hints. No redacted routes. This is the complete, unfiltered breakdown designed for the AR fans, racers, and dotwatchers.

Let’s dive into the 2025 Endless Mountains Adventure Race.

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Shownotes:

Endless Mountains Adventure Race - www.endlessmountainsar.com

EMAR Live Tracking Link - https://live.enabledtracking.com/endlessmountains2025/

Rootstock Racing Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/rootstockracing

Rootstock Racing Instagram Page - http://www.instagram.com/rootstockracing

Rootstock Racing - www.rootstockracing.com

Sponsor Links:

American Himalayan Foundation - https://www.himalayan-foundation.org/