On June 11-13, adventure racers from across the US and around the world will converge on North Idaho for a three day, 3-stage adventure race that will test athletes to their limits on some of the world’s most scenic and demanding terrain.

This year’s event will feature three completely different stages, starting with the “Midnight Ramble,” which will begin on Friday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m., with teams racing through the evening and into the wee hours of Saturday morning. Racers will kick off the “Crux” on Saturday at 8:00 am, with the teams challenging the mountains and forests around Lake Pend Oreille, and including some challenges that will be unique in the Adventure Racing world!

Saturday evening, we will celebrate with our “June Moon” party, and then bright and early Sunday morning, the racers will set off on the demanding “Crucible,” a fitting climax to three great days of racing!

“Last year was our first major event in North Idaho, and despite some “first year jitters,” the race was a great success. This year, we have set up a course that will be one of the most original, demanding and fun events on the AR calendar.,” said race director Dave Adlard. “Last year’s event was the subject of a major documentary by Outdoor Idaho, and this year’s promises to be just as exciting.”

Teams tentatively scheduled to compete include last year’s champions Team Nike, led by AR legend Mike Kloser, Primal Quest veterans the Yogaslackers, and Team Adventure Sports Week.

“The three-day-three stage format is pretty unique,” said Adlard. “We provide a lot of support for the athletes, and since the stages have a little time in between, the racing is pretty fast and frenetic.”

Racers can compete in male, female or co-ed teams of 1 to 4, and can compete in 1, 2, or all 3 of the stages. The overall championship will go to the fastest 3 or 4 person co-ed team who does all 3 stages. Teams can also qualify for the USARA nationals and earn valuable points toward their Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing national ranking.

For more information visit http://www.adventuresportsweek.com.