February 11th, 2010
29th January 2010: After 11 days of sheltering from the elements the pair behind the first attempt to circumnavigate one of the most hostile areas in the world, by sea kayak, have called it a day.
New York based paddlers Marcus Demuth and Biff Wruszek had planned to complete the 1,100 mile expedition in 60 days. However, after using up precious time and resources sheltering from the elements, Demuth and Wruszek made the decision to return home.
The area in question is one of the harshest and most exposed wildernesses on Earth. Classified as a sub-polar oceanic climate, it rarely sees temperatures above 9 degrees C and it frequently snows in summer. Couple this with gale-force winds and you have a challenge of epic proportions.
One of the main aims of the trip was to make up $2,000 in donations for Achilles International, a charity which aims to enable disabled people to participate in mainstream athletics. We are delighted to report that the pair exceeded their goal, despite their setback.
Source: http://tierradelfuego2010.blogspot.com/
Tags: circumnavigation, kayak, sea kayak, sea kayaking, tierra del fuego
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February 9th, 2010
Ed Stafford is walking from the source of the Amazon river in South America to where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. His journey started on the 2nd April 2008 and is expected to end in August of this year.
The expedition started over a year a go in Camana on the West coast of Peru at the source of the river Amazon. He will follow a further six rivers before finally joining the Amazon again and finishing his trip over two years later.
After spending just under two years on the road, Ed has travelled over two thirds of the way there. He is the first man ever to attempt and looks good to succeed in this epic journey. He is not entirely unsupported, and is joined along the way by hundreds of guides and a few old friends to.
This truly is one of the last greatest adventures yet to be conquered.
See Ed’s site here: http://www.walkingtheamazon.com/
Tags: amazon, ed stafford, rtw, south america
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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