# TDZ 162 - The Endless Mountains Podcast, Episode 3: Out of the Frying-Pan, Into the Fire

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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: 2026-07-02T00:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ardarkzone.com/
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Duration seconds: 1854

## 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, the race kicks off at the summit of Mount Defiance in Ticonderoga, New York and teams push through their first night on the course. Shownotes: The Endless Mountains Adventure Race - www.endlessmountainsar.com Rootstock Racing - www.rootstockracing.com Old School Bagels Bakery and Cafe - https://oldschoolbagels.com/

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