Friday, February 2, 2024

Jerry Simpson, a long-time fixture in the Adventure Race community, passed away on January 31. He and his wife Sherry, known as the “Sportraxx Couple,” maintained a streak of racing or volunteering at 20 plus events for 15 years including the USARA National Championship. Described as a “big man with big heart,” Jerry threw himself into everything he did, whether hiking in the Pacific Northwest, bowling a perfect game, or being a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Jerry, the entire Adventure Race community thanks you for being a part of our sport.

The Gear Shed

• A new online store, Aden Gear, is focused on all of the gear needed for adventure racing.

• AllTrails introduces the Vibe Tribe Adventures Collection to benefit charity

• Alpacka Raft Releases Three New Models for 2024

Mobility Exercises for the Dainty Dancers

Karyn Dulaney demonstrates multiple ways to keep those metatarsal movers moving with multiple mobility moves.

News from the Adventure/Endurance World

• Travis Macy goes all skimo on his podcast

• “Magni Twins”—Andrew and Jason Magness—announce a new expedition race, the MAGNIficent, for the South Island of New Zealand in 2025

National Points Series

New Races Added

Chattanooga Epic, TN, April 5

Technical Endurance Challenge, OR, April 20

Eastern Shore Sprint, MD, May 4

Sun River Scramble, OR, May 25

Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 25

Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, Jun 1

Unbridled Women Adventure Race, KY, June 9

Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, July 19

Almost Heaven 24-HR Adventure Race, WV, July 27

Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 10

Expedition Oregon, OR, Sept. 6

Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 21

La Pine Loop, OR, Oct. 5