Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley Chapter

Outdoor Sports

Adventure Racing	A multi-sport, cross-country race typically including hiking, mountain biking, paddling, and ropes work. (on US Adventure Racing Association website) Click here for local for-fee training for adventure racing (not affiliated with the AMC) (on G-O-A-L-S website)
Geocaching	An adventure game where participants use GPS to locate hidden treasures. (on North American Geocaching website)
Letterboxing	A charming outdoor treasure hunt, combing navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry. (on North American Letterboxing website)
Orienteering	A cross-country race in which participants use map and compass to navigate between checkpoints along an unfamiliar course. (on Delaware Valley Orienteering Association website)
Rogaining	A long-distance, cross-country race typically requiring both day and night navigation. (on North American Rogaine website)
Trail Running	Running off paved surfaces. (on Delaware Valley XC website)

We always welcome additional suggestions for training opportunities. Please e-mail any suggested additions or comments to the education chair.