Adventure World Magazine have just posted images from Days 1 to 3 of the 2010 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race.
Super nice. Super hard. Respect earnt.
Check out more photos on the event’s site here: http://www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com/
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Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race
Friday, February 26th, 2010British Team Smash Records in Patagonia
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010The Wenger Patagonia Expedition Race is not over, but is won. 14 teams raced across the baron wastes of some of the most in hospitable terrain on earth in Chilean Patagonia. The race still continues for 8 teams who battle the elements to finish before the 17th February cut off point.
The British team lead by Nicola MacLeod took six and half days to cross almost 600km on Kayak, mountain bike and Trekking. They lead from early on in the race and continued to push through and increase their lead as they showed the endurance, courage and determination that the race demands.
With a 30% finish rate last year, it was no surprise this year when another British team dropped out just after the half way point due to health issues in the team. It was not long before 4 more teams dropped out of the race due to health and exhaustion. Race organisers claim tho however that to even reach half way is a massive accomplishment.
Well done to the British team HELLY HANSEN-PRUNESCO!!
For more information visit; http://www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com/index.php
10 Days until the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010The 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