Why Wilderness Traverse?
THE REGION
THE COURSE
THE FIELD
For 2025, we're heading somewhere NEW! 4 hours north of Toronto, the epic wilderness around Sudbury has ample boreal forest, rocky & rugged trails and abundant lakes, rivers and canoe routes to challenge every adventure racer.
As always, the Bob Miller-designed Wilderness Traverse course will challenge the top teams racing for the podium, while still delivering an attainable, exhilirating experience for all racers.
With Canada capturing the 2024 NA Championship, teams from across the continent and local WT teams are invited to compete for the title, the coveted Bob the Beaver trophy and entry into 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship.
What is Wilderness Traverse?
Wilderness Traverse is a 30 hour adventure race, where teams of 3 or 4 mountain bike, trek and paddle via an unmarked Ontario wilderness course, navigating only with map and compass. This Canadian classic event has provided an epic weekend challenge for both new and experienced adventure racers since 2010.
BIKE
TREK
PADDLE
Chris Carella,
Team NARly There
“The takeaway is a team that is not bonded does not finish Wilderness Traverse."
Alexis Robineault,
Les Grenouilles Fringantes
"What a fun race it was! You never know how it’s going to turn out! The weather was perfect, the views were beautiful, and the organization was top notch!"
Chris Laughren,
Attack from Above
"A great, challenging course. It always amazes me the backcountry areas and remote routes that Bob can put together!"