First, let’s establish that only a small percentage of young people should try this. Second, let’s clarify that it is kind of awesome.
If you’ve got the stamina…and some fifty-plus racers do…there are still openings for the Mother Lode 4 Day Expedition Race (September 8th to 11th). You’ll need to get your team of three or four to Bridgeport, California, then over a rugged, 225-mile course that will draw on your ability to mountain bike, paddle, trek, navigate (the old-school way, no GPS) and rappel 600 feet. You have four days, and your team members can never be more than 100 yards apart over the course.
If it seems daunting for athletes of any age, note that the at least one team has a couple of 60-plus competitors.
