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
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