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I'm just trying to collect as much useful information related to adventure racing (especially in the midwest) as possible. I haven't updated the lens in a while, but hope to get back to it and make it a useful resource for folks new to the sport, or just interested in learning more about it!
Adventure Racing Gear
Some good places to get started looking for all the gear needed for AR.
- ARGear
- One of a few good sources of Adventure Racing Specific gear.
- AREquip
- Another good source of gear specifically for Adventure Racing
- Sierra Trading Post
- Good source of discounted stuff.
- REI
- One of the standbys!
- Backcountry
- They frequently have some pretty good deals.
Adventure Race Organizers
Sources for info on races around the country.
- Planet Adventure
- Indiana / Midwest
- Infiterra
- Michigan / Midwest
- wecefar
- Florida / South
- Indianapolis Adventure Race
- Great race on the northwest side of Indianapolis. This will be its seventh year and best of all, the entire proceeds go to charity!
Race Tracking Sites
Race Reports & Updates
- CheckpointZero
- Adventure Racing news, results, and calendar.
- US Sleepmonsters
- If you're into Adventure Racing you're in the right place! You'll find all you need to know right here and can see the latest reports from our network of Adventure Racing sites around the world. If it's going on in Adventure Racing ... it's on here!
AR stuff from Amazon.com
A good place to start on Amazon
Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing: How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete (Runners World)
Amazon Price: $15.25 (as of 11/21/2008) 
Adventure Racing: The Ultimate Guide
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
Be Expert with Map and Compass: The Complete Orienteering Handbook
Good book, frequently referred to by some of the sports top navigators.
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 11/21/2008)
Land Navigation Handbook: The Sierra Club Guide to Map, Compass and GPS (Sierra Club Outdoor Adventure Guide)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/21/2008)
Orienteering
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 11/21/2008)
Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & Gps (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 11/21/2008)
NOLS Wilderness Navigation (NOLS Library) (NOLS Library)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/21/2008)
Basic Essentials Map & Compass, 2nd (rev) (Basic Essentials Series)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
The Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 11/21/2008)
Orienteering (Essential Guides (Stackpole)) (Essential Guides (Stackpole))
Amazon Price: $15.25 (as of 11/21/2008)
Staying Found: The Complete Map and Compass Handbook
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 11/21/2008)
The Green Beret's Compass Course: The New Way to Stay Found (Not Lost Anywhere)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
Walking and Orienteering: A Complete Guide to Hiking for Fun and Competition: Map-reading, Compass Skills and Outdoor Safety
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
The Complete Orienteering Manual
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
Eco-Challenge - Australia / British Columbia / Morocco( 3 Pack)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
Eco-Challenge: NZ New Zealand
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
