The Crooked Compass Adventure Trek
“Always in the big woods when you leave familiar ground and step off alone into a new place there will be, along with the feelings of curiosity and excitement, a little nagging of dread. It is the ancient fear of the unknown, and it is your first bond with the wilderness you are going into. What you are doing is exploring.”
~Wendell Berry, The Unknown Wilderness: Kentucky’s Red River Gorge
~Wendell Berry, The Unknown Wilderness: Kentucky’s Red River Gorge
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We are currently capping race entry to 200 people. Based on last year's numbers, the event will likely sell out. We will then open a wait list as we hope to open the event up to more people if permits allow.
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About The Crooked Compass Adventure Trek is part-adventure racing, part-rogaining, and part-walk in the woods! Solos and teams of 2-4 will travel by foot, using pre-plotted, water-resistant AR-style, USGS maps as they locate as many checkpoints as possible within the time allotted. For those new to adventure racing (welcome, World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge watchers!), this is a great introductory event that will challenge and give you a taste of the sport while still being accessible and fun. The Crooked Compass is also the perfect training ground for bigger events, whether you're taking on a 24-hour adventure race, the five-day Endless Mountains Adventure Race in June, or the two-day Stockville in the fall. Schedule*SATURDAY: 6:00AM - Registration and map distribution 8:00AM - Race starts 4:00PM - Finish line closes *Schedule is preliminary and subject to change |
2023 Details DATE: April 22, 2023 DURATION: 8 hours LOCATION: Precise start location will be announced race week. For planning purposes, we recommend staying in or near Mocanaqua, PA. DIVISIONS: Solos and single- and mixed-gender teams of 2-4 racers PRICE: $90 until February 28, $125 thereafter. Registration closes April 17. GEAR LIST: Available here. DISTANCES: Distances are approximate and subject to minor changes. They also are based on a projected ideal route and will vary pending route choice and navigation mistakes.
Area LodgingHotels: The nearest, biggest town is Wilkes Barre . You will be within 25-30 minutes of the start line on Saturday morning, and there is a diversity of options available. |
