The 2022 Bend, Oregon Endeavor Team Challenge

A 30+ hour event that spans over 40 miles broken into 4 sub components:

• Crucible Road March: 15+ mile (undisclosed distance) movement with pack in the Deschutes National Forest.
• Competitor Field: a 5 sub-event, spectator friendly event based in and around the town of Bend, includes obstacle courses, rock climbing, strength events, orienteering, and other fitness tests.
• Night Orienteering: move through the Deschutes National Forest with only a map and a compass.
• The Final Run: a 10+ mile (undisclosed distance) run without pack through the Deschutes National Forest, with some bonus events along the way.
• Bonus Event: The Battle Drill – at an undisclosed time and location competitors complete a known fitness challenge (details of which are released to competitors prior to the event).

Individuals: $650

Teams: $1300

Gear Recommendations

Back pack – 40L minimum

Osprey Talon 44 – $149.00

Gregory Z40– $169.00

Osprey Atmos 50 – $199.00

Water Containers – total of 3 liters minimum

CamelBak Reservoir – 100 fl. oz. – $35.00

Nalgene Wide-Mouth Bottle – 32 fl. oz. – $6.75

Compass

Suunto A-10 Compass – $14.50

Suunto M-3D Leader Compass – $34.00

We also recommend tritium-luminated lensatic compasses, found at a variety of retailers

Headlamp

Petzl Tikka 2 – $29.95

Petzl Zipka Plus 2 – $44.95

Rain Gear

REI Rainwall Rain Jacket – $119.00

Patagonia Torrentshell Rain Jacket – $129.00

Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket – $475.00

Sleeping Bag

Marmot Trestles +30 – $109.00

REI Igneo – $359.00

Marmot Plasma +30 – $489

Shirt

REI Tech T-Shirt – $24.50

Long Pants

Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible – $60.00

The North Face Granite Dome – $75.00

REI Venturi – $89.50

Long Sleeve Shirt/ Cold-Weather Top

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man Fleece – $112.00

Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover-$169.00

We also recommend the Patagonia Men’s R1® Pullover

Hiking Boots or Trekking Shoes

Merrell Moab Ventilator Cross-Training – $90.00

Inov8 Roclite 295 Trail-Running Shoes – $120.00

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes – $130.00

Salomon Quest 4D GTX Hiking Boots – $230.00

Minimum Physical Requirements

In order to ensure the highest quality event for all competitors, we must require you to perform physically within a certain threshold.

These requirements provide a benchmark for the  physical ability necessary to complete the challenge safely and maintain the necessary flow through each event.  You should be comfortable completing the tasks below before arriving at the event.  If it is determined that you are unable to complete these tasks you and your teammate may be removed from the course.  Learn more about who should compete in the Endeavor Team Challenge.

1. Run 6 miles in under an hour

2. Swim 50 meters fully clothed, unassisted*

3. Carry a person of equal bodyweight on your back 50 meters

4. Hike 12 miles carrying a 35 lb backpack in under 4 hours

*life-vests are provided for all swimming portions