February 4th, 2010
The daring British duo of Ben Fogel and James Cracknell have announced an expedition to cross Australia on foot.
The pair will follow in the footsteps of a Victorian expedition which failed to finish. The unsuccessful attempt in August of 1860, saw a similarly adventurous pair fail. Englishman William Wills and Irishman Robert Burke successfully accomplished the 2000-mile first leg of the journey only to expire on the return journey following abandonment by their support team.
However, the challenge has been completed subsequently; 5 months being the quickest time to date. The pair will have to brave severe heat, deadly creepy-crawlies and dingoes. They will employ the services of camels to carry vital supplies of food and water.
Like any of the best explorers, the pair are doing it because it’s a great idea and no other reason.
Good luck chaps.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
Tags: australia, ben fogle, expedition, james cracknell, rtw
Posted in Adventure Travel News | 1 Comment »
February 2nd, 2010
Few people have ever completed the gruelling 2,800 mile run from one coast of the United States to the other. However, after the recent catastrophe in Haiti, Abe Clark has been inspired to help out by attempting this mammoth task on the 15th February this year. Abe will attempt to raise $100,000 in order to repair 500 incapacitated hand pumps.
His journey will take about 136 days and, if completed, he will be the 12th person ever to succeed in this coast to coast epic.
He will push all his supplies in a baby jogger, and has appealed for somewhere to stay and people to run with him. His attempt with be in aid of providing water for the survivors of the Haiti earth quake still struggling with basic services.
Find out more and support Abe Clark at http://www.runningwater.cc/
Tags: haiti, rtw, run, united states
Posted in Adventure Travel News | 1 Comment »
February 2nd, 2010
Australian born Adventurer, Mark Kalch, has just completed a journey that even the most hardened travellers would consider a serious undertaking. Mark was travelling in an area that is the centre of some serous political debate and controversy. Mark arrived at his destination on the 18th January 2010, 60 days and 1700km later.
Mark Kalch trekked the entire length of the Republic of Iran from the coast of the Caspian sea in the north, to the Persian Gulf in the south. This epic journey was across mountain and forest under the persistent sun of the middle east. Mark is a professional explorer and adventurer but for him this journey was a kind of protest.
Mark set out across Iran to discover its people, culture and attitudes toward the outside world. He was welcomed into every village with open arms and found startling similarities between the west and the every day Iranian that he met.
Read more at http://www.markkalch.com/
Tags: adventure, expedition, iran, rtw, trekking
Posted in Adventure Travel News | 1 Comment »
January 28th, 2010
Abby Sunderland is now 6 days into her mission to become the youngest person in history to circumnavigate the globe. At 16, Abby will be the first, male or female, to accomplish such a feat.
Abby isn’t taking the easy route either; she will be alone, unassisted and plans to never take refuge on land. Following her departure on the 23rd of this month, she aims to complete the circumnavigation by June.
The route will take her through some extreme conditions, but the young adventurer seems unfazed. Her Day 5 blog makes it very clear that, despite failing equipment, she is having enormous fun, surfing big swells and making the most of the strong winds.
Good luck Abby!!
Adventure Travel News from beouthere.com will be reporting on Abby’s progress throughout her voyage.
See Abby’s website and blog here: http://www.abbysunderland.com/
Tags: abby sunderland, rtw, sailing
Posted in Adventure Travel News | No Comments »
January 26th, 2010
eTurboNews has recently reported that up to 2,000 tourists have been left stranded in the village of Machu Picchu Pueblo after heavy rain and mudslides blocked the train route. The route runs from the city of Cuzco to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.
According to one tourist, many of those affected have run out of money and are begging for food or water for their children or accommodation. 20 elderly and ill tourists have already been evacuated by helicopter.
Machu Picchu Pueblo sprung up following the growth in tourists to the region and consists largely of hotels, hostels and restaurants, scattered around the railway track leading to the ruins.
Torrential rain has battered the area for three days. The Tourism and Foreign Commerce Minister Martin Perez, stated that similar weather conditions haven’t occurred for 15 years.
Source: eTurboNews
Tags: extreme weather, machu picchu, peru
Posted in Adventure Travel News | No Comments »
January 26th, 2010
The 2010 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race is almost upon us. As I write, there’s only 10 days and 17 hours until an international team of competitors begin their traverse of the stunning Patagonian wilderness. Over the last seven races adventurers have covered over 4500 kilometres by trekking, climbing, kayaking and mountain biking.
The terrain is harsh, participants will have to cover plains, mountains, glaciers, native forests, swampland, rivers, lakes and channels, with competitors rarely seeing another soul for 100s of kilometres at a time.
The main flavour of the expedition is a sense of adventure and exploration. Covering the untouched wilderness with nothing more than a bit of kit, experience and stamina, the expedition is an authentic challenge.
Race organisers also emphasise the environmental motivations behind the race, highlighting the fragility of the giant Patagonian wilderness. It is their firm belief that ‘Public awareness lies at the heart of any conservation movement’.
Check out beouthere.com for the latest adventure race updates, alternatively visit http://www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com
Tags: adventure race, expedition race, patagonia, wenger
Posted in Adventure Travel News | 1 Comment »
January 26th, 2010
beouthere.com are delighted to announce the addition of Nature Travels to their new affiliate scheme. The scheme is aimed at increasing the exposure of adventure travel companies listed on beouthere.com.
Nature Travels offer outdoor activities in Sweden, everything from dogsledding to mountain biking. Summer or winter, Nature Travels will provide an authentic experience of Sweden and it’s magnificent landscapes.
Contact admin@naturetravels.co.uk
Tags: affiliate, Nature Travels
Posted in Adventure Travel Advertising, Adventure Travel News, Adventure Travel Providers | No Comments »
January 25th, 2010
The travel magazine Wanderlust will, for the fifth year in a row, be searching for the world’s best guide.
As Telegraph Travel’s article points out, this can be an individual from any background; gallery guide, mountain sherpa or wildlife tracker. Whatever your adventure preference, chances are that the person in charge influenced your holiday the most.
Telegraph travel are requesting that travellers write in with the name of their favourite guide. Guides will be assessed on three criteria: knowledge, communication and empathy.
The closing date for entries is 25 February and the six finalists will be named in both The Daily Telegraph and Wanderlust during April. The final winner will be announced in September at the RGS, London.
Full details can be found at worldguideawards.com.
Source: Telegraph.co.uk
Tags: telegraph, telegraph travel, Travel, travel awards, worldguideawards
Posted in Adventure Travel News | 1 Comment »
January 22nd, 2010
The 2010 Outdoor Trophy will take place in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg. Now in it’s ninth year, the Outdoor Trophy is the unofficial outdoor sports world championship, with a whole range of competitors from amateur to professional.
The competition is due to start in mid-August, with final applications for entry being accepted until mid-July. The incentive to take part is not only the opportunity to win the top prize of 12,000 Euros, but also to take part it what must one of the most gruelling adventure challenges in the world.
Participants in relay will be challenged by mountain running (15km at 1400 masl), paragliding (from the top of the peak ascended during the run), whitewater kayaking (down rapids and a waterfall) and mountain biking (for the last leg).
2010’s race promises to be a true adventure with top-class international athletes and amateurs competing for the top prizes in their respective categories. Bring on August.
Source: New Zealand Adventure Magazine
Tags: adventure race, austria, kayaking, mountian biking, outdoor trophy, paragliding
Posted in Adventure Travel News | No Comments »
January 20th, 2010
News.com.au has reported that Australian Travellers are more adventurous than ever. Australian Contiki, STA Travel and Intrepid have all experienced a surge in bookings for adventure and culture-based tours.
Travel.com.au’s brand manager, Lisa Ferrari, has noted that the firm (and internet-based travel agency) has received more and more bookings for experiences based off of the beaten track, particularly over 2009. Ferrari puts it down to the increase in supply of adventure holidays, with more and more adventure travel companies offering far flung destinations and extreme activities.
European destinations are still popular, but are used more as a spring board than an ultimate destination. South African and Canadian destinations have also experienced a rise in popularity of over 20%, since last year.
Source: News.com.au
Tags: adventure travel, australian travellers, travel.com.au
Posted in Adventure Travel News | 1 Comment »