Membership

We seek to bring competitive adventure into the mainstream, by pursuing our individual sports, supporting our fellow adventurers, volunteering, and working together to bring events to life. Currently, there are no other groups that bring all varieties of competitive adventure together, and we feel there should be cohesion among our similar but nuanced pursuits.

We are seeking to partner with a select few local athletes  who embody the spirit of competitive adventure. These athletes come from all sorts of adventurous lifestyles, including FKT seekers, ultra-endurance cyclists, ultramarathon runners, alpine climbers, and adventurous spirits carving their own niche into the endurance scene. We encourage you to apply. 

Here’s what is included in membership to the NW Competitive Adventure Team:

• Discounts at local and national retail partner locations. Discount information is provided once membership is approved, but includes a percentage discount or similar for NWCA members. These retail partners have been chosen based on geographic location and shared vision of competitive adventure
• Discounted team apparel, including cycling jerseys, running tops, casual t-shirts, and trucker hats/baseball caps. 
• Discounted race/event registration fees for events organized by our event partners. This is still in the works, and will likely be based on volunteer efforts. 
• Inclusion in the Team’s social media groups (Strava, Reddit, Facebook, Google Group). Sharing our successes, failures, and goals makes us better at what we do. 

Prospective members should understand the criteria for membership. There are only a few requirements, but it is important to us that these requirements be met:

• Members must participate in at least two endurance events annually. Unsupported or self-supported events are encouraged, but not mandatory. Events should be challenging to you and require significant planning. John Muir Trail FKTs, GDMBR Individual Time Trials, and other self-guided pursuits qualify. Thanksgiving 5Ks do not. Please note: Events do NOT have to be organized races. We encourage creating your own adventures and documenting them. 
• Members must promote endurance racing or adventure in their region by volunteering at an event, pacing or crewing for another competitive adventurer, or participating in trailwork or advocacy. 16 hour minimum time commitment is expected. 
• Members must promote the syndicate on social media and while participating in events by using the official hashtags: #nwcompetitive and #adventurecompetitively and wear official clothing.
  
  Interested in applying? Please click below for the Member Application. There is no fee to apply. Race resumés may be requested. 2020 Team has been selected, but we encourage prospective members to apply at any time.