Welcome to The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, and this special Flash Episode from the 2025 Endless Mountains Adventure Race.

Abby Perkiss joins us with a timely update from deep inside the race experience. From the pointy end of the field, the surging pack, weather and course challenges, and how all the teams are managing this handful of a race, Abby gives us the lay of the land as the event unfolds in real time.

Alongside her is EMAR racer and USARA Executive Director Michael Garrison, fresh off the course and full of hard-earned insight. He shares what it’s like out there—navigation challenges, team dynamics, and the mental game required to push through a tough course.

It’s a quick check-in, but one packed with perspective and experience. Let’s get into it.

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Shownotes:

What the Heck is Adventure Racing W/Alyssa Godesky - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-heck-is-adventure-racing-with-alyssa-godesky/id1265466545?i=1000713772295

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