# TDZ 161 - The Endless Mountains Podcast, Episode 2: The Ring Goes South

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Podcast: [The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dark-zone-an-adventure-racing-podcast-4088819)
Published: 2026-06-23T03:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ardarkzone.com/
Audio file: https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/13f35d78-e2a0-4c67-bb34-03d7d80c1d45.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1207

## Resource

For the next two weeks, Rootstock Racing is taking over the Dark Zone feed, offering a limited series podcast chronicling the 2026 Endless Mountains Adventure Race. In this episode, final gear preparations, race fuel, and packing your fears. Shownotes: The Endless Mountains Adventure Race - www.endlessmountainsar.com Rootstock Racing - www.rootstockracing.com Music credits: Mountain Sun, Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive, CC BY.

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