During the Endeavor Team Challenge, competitor teams will have to swim short distances across alpine reservoirs with all of their equipment. In this video we demonstrate how to waterproof your backpacks with provided ponchos.
“Always remember who you are and what you represent.” These are the words that will be echoing through Dallas, Texas resident Nick Donato’s head as he summits Mt. Reba during the inaugural Endeavor Team Challenge this September. Growing up in Iowa, Nick’s Aunt, Lori Dowie-Reeser, frequently spoke these words to him, but this year they carry a special meaning. This past spring, in the span of just two months, Nick lost his Grandfather, Anthony “Tut”
The Endeavor Team Challenge is a Monumental Test of Fitness: We designed the Endeavor Team Challenge to be two things: (1) an awesome experience to share with a teammate and (2) an event to train for that objectively measures competitor fitness. The value of the experience is apparent: Our competitors must work together to overcome harrowing challenges while immersed in some of the most beautiful parts of our National Forests. The individual events are fun
This post builds on the Introduction to Map-Reading to cover some basic land navigation / orienteering techniques. Class 1: Pace Count Class 2: Dead Reckoning Class 3: Terrain Association Class 4: Route Planning
Greg and I recently traveled up to Bear Valley California to conduct our first reconnaissance of the competition grounds after the snow melt. I have a few observations that I wanted to share with our current and potential competitors. 1. The area is still magnificent. The area combines inspiring views with an ample playground of lakes, woods, mountains, and rock formations for our competitors to be challenged on. 2. The town of Bear Valley is
Hank Keirsey has agreed to let us post these short instructional videos here for your benefit. Lesson 10: Basic knots Class 10.1 – Intro to Knots Class 10.2 – The Square Knot Class 10.3 – The Bowline Class 10.4 – The Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Class 10.5 – The Figure Eight
This post will introduce you to the basics of reading a map. It is the first in a series of posts designed with the intent to help competitors develop a basic understanding of map reading and orienteering/ land-navigation. Class #1: Map Familiarization Class #2: Symbols and Colors Class #3: Terrain Features Class #4: Contour Lines (Elevation Changes on a Map) Class #5: Measuring Distance Class #6: Determining Direction of Travel
Army Rangers Team Up with Crossfit Games Champion to Design ‘The Ultimate Culminating Fitness Event’ Menlo Park, CA (February 22, 2013) – For adventure racers, Crossfit enthusiasts, and endurance athletes there is a new competition on the horizon that may prove to be the ultimate challenge. “Our goal,” explains Kent Keirsey, co-founder of Always Endeavor, LLC (Endeavor), “is to create the ultimate culminating fitness event.” The 24-plus hour event, called the Endeavor Team Challenge, is scheduled
Not alone you can’t! Endeavor Team Challenge Endeavor Team Challenge is proudly announcing their first event on September 7-8, 2013 in Bear Valley, CA. Prove how tough you really are and compete in this 24 hour event that spans over 40 miles. But you’ll need a buddy, because you can’t do this alone. The course was inspired by some of the military’s most challenging and rigorous training and will bring out some fierce competition –
