The Race at the End of the Earth
A race which encompasses navigation, trekking, mountain biking, paddling and climbing is always going to be more than a test of skill. For the brave participants in this years Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race every ounce of strength, determination and grit will be needed to finish this epic adventure.
On the 10th February this year, the teams started out from PRIMERA ANGOSTURA, Chile. The first of 18 legs was meant to start on sea kayaks. However, was cancelled due to extreme winds.
All 14 teams have been through extensive training and a rigourous selection process before taking part in this battle within one of the harshest places on earth. Some times teams will go hundreds of KM with out seeing a single soul.
When talking about the race this year, race organisers were quick to reassure the press that this year will be full of new challenges; ‘The land is diverse, the challenge real, the adventure untamed’.
For more information on the race go to; http://www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com/
Hello Be Out There,
I have a few corrections to the above article if you would like to make ammendments:
-Primera Angostura is in Chile not Argentina
- This years field of competitors consisted of 14 teams
- The Kayak leg meant to start off the race was cancelled due to extreme winds
If you would like more information to run future articles please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Cheers,
Kate Potter
Thanks Kate, alterations made. That’s the trouble with second hand sources!
Feel free to drop us through info for the next one.
Cheers
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