The patagonian expedition race 2016 opening ceremony has now taken place and the 12th edition of this great race is now officially. The greater patagonian trail gpt is a longdistance route network in the southern andes that spans from the outskirts of santiago all the way to southern patagonia its a stunningly beautiful and diverse trail system that guides you in the first part from the semidesert of the precordillera into scenic andes valleys. The last true expedition race left in the world, within some of the most extreme, untamed wilderness on the planet. A true expedition, taking teams of four through lands previously unknown to the human eye. The 2014 chevrolet suburban has outstanding cargo space, but its handling can feel a bit heavy. We saw mars, venus, uranus, the nebula in orions sword. Patagonia is bounded by the pacific ocean on the west, the atlantic ocean to the east, and many bodies of water.
The last wild race will continue with the same mystic as always maintaining the expedition. The patagonian expedition race is described by its organisers as a true expedition, taking teams of four through lands previously unknown to the human eye. It is the runners responsibility to have necessary health and physical conditions required to complete the race. Patagonian expedition race a comeback 2016 youtube. They raced the patagonian expedition race for the first time in. Official results for the 2016 patagonian international marathon in patagonia, chile. Patagonian expedition race has 126 posts on their instagram profile. It is probably the wildest, most remote race on the planet, exploring some of the most isolated and. Below is a list of all the major expedition races to take place around the world in 2020 and beyond. Mar 15, 2016 after a hiatus that marked the end of a ten consecutive year cycle 200420 the patagonian expedition race returned in february 2016. Ies exclusive, customcrafted patagonia tour brings you the most indepth and personal exploration of torres del paine. Adventure at the end of the word the patagonia expedition race. Cathy ardito starting a trekking section on a giant rock face towards the obstruction fjord.
Videos give inside look at last wild race in patagonia. The return of the patagonian expedition race will start a new exploration cycle, which will search to discover new places, new. The echl is where you will find matt rupert of the orlando solar bears, here preparing for. Before the start of the 2016 expedition race, race director stjepan pavicic noted, the patagonian expedition race 2016 will be another monster race that carries the same wild spirits throughout the past 11 editions, he said.
Marathon featuring three distances in the surroundings of torres del paine national park in patagonia, chile. The course is open for 10 days, and many years even the top teams take nearly this long to complete the race. Jun, 2014 have you participated in endurance races like ragnar, tough mudder, and the zombie run and youre still left wanting more. So far the lead team in this years patagonian expedition race, which includes briton nick gracie, has tackled 234 miles of wild patagonian terrain using nothing more than kayaks, bicycles and. Adventure at the end of the world andrew mazibrada photography by ulrik hasemann. Runners should be fully aware of all the races dimensions and risks, and specifically including the test it takes to complete, and be fully prepared, for all of them. My racing and adventure calendar for 2016 is not yet complete, but the most important races and key dates are set.
Apr 28, 2014 patagonian expedition race a comeback 2016 patagonian expedition race. The regions famously unpredictable climate bit back as the 2012 patagonian expedition race came to a conclusion in the glacierfilled fjords of the beagle channel last night. In this years edition of the endurance adventure race, the teams of four. It is probably the wildest, most remote race on the planet, exploring some of the most isolated and breathtaking landscapes known to exist. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Racers receive minimal assistance as they traverse through the pristine southern patagonia by means of trekking, climbing and related rope work, kayaking, mountain biking, and backcountry navigation. Mike evans to compete in patagonian expedition race. Dubbed by professional adventure racers as the last wild race, this event is the extremist one on a continuum of races known for their toughness. She got engaged on the podium of the 2010 race, raced in 20 as a newlywed, and made a decision to start a family during the 2016 race. In the 10th anniversary edition of the patagonian expedition race, teams from around the world meet in chilean patagonia for an allnew course of nonstop trekking, mountainbiking, seakayaking and climbing. The patagonian expedition race takes place in the patagonian region of chile.
We were the only rookie team to finish on the podium that year. A tenday journey connecting the soler and colonia river valleys and traversing the nef glacier on the edge of the northern patagonian ice field. Patagonia antarctic race patagonian expedition race campo. Shes very excited to hear all the new jokes and eat all the new race food that lars and alex will bring. Official results for the 2017 patagonian international marathon. The patagonian expedition race 2016 opening ceremony has now taken place and the 12th edition of this great race is now officially underway. Pre patagonian exp race thoughts from the addicts by admin february 15, 2016 february 27, 2016 videos time to go be hardcore south africans. Each edition of the sevenday, 400plusmile race covers a new route, so theres no learning from those who have done it before. The registration and selection process of the teams will start on the 27th of october, 2014, while the race itself will take place from the th to the 26th of february 2016.
The patagonian expedition race is an annual endurance adventure race that takes place in the remote wilderness of chilean patagonia, run to help protect and. Buy wenger mens 70890 patagonian expedition race stainless steel watch and other wrist watches at. This series of videos, shot during the harrowing patagonian expedition race in. After a hiatus that marked the end of a ten consecutive year cycle 200420, the patagonian expedition race will return in february 2016. As a staff member, you will work with companies, institutions and. The patagonian expedition race is an annual endurance adventure race that takes place in the remote wilderness of chilean patagonia, run to help protect and raise awareness about the fragile environment in this region. Today, tuesday 12th february 20, at midnight, 11 teams from around the globe set off from the race start point in puerto natales in chilean patagonia for the first leg of the epic patagonia expedition race. Adventure racing also called expedition racing is typically a multidisciplinary team sport involving navigation over an unmarked wilderness course with races extending anywhere from two hours up to two weeks in length. East wind from japan tackles one of the many daunting climbs involved in the patagonian expedition race. The wenger patagonian expedition race is a true expedition, with teams of four racing through lands previously unknown to the human eye. The patagonian expedition race 2016 will take place from the th to the 26th of february 2016.
Watch the last wild race online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Winning the spine race one thing, but the alltime record of 65 hours, 48 minutes and 17 seconds is a way different story. Mar 08, 2016 ever wanted to tread the wilds of patagonia. Patagonia expedition race trail running guide from swoop. The aysen glacier trail northern patagonian ice field.
The nhls minor leagues consists of two tiers, the american hockey league ahl, and below that the echl. Ecochallenge is the ultimate expedition race in which international teams of adventure athletes will race nonstop, 24 hours a day, across hundreds of miles of. But after more than a week of racing team gearjunkieyogaslackers has managed a thirdplace finish in the 2012 patagonian expedition race, a multisport. The design for the 2020 route will maintain the same base from last years edition, located to the south of the majestic torres del paine national park. Adventure racing world series the ultimate race of human. After finishing second in the 2016 patagonian expedition, the couple made the decision to start a family. Chilean patagonia is one of the most pristine and scenic regions on the planet, an enigmatic destination of mountains, glaciers, fjords and forests and for the next ten days its home to an event known as the last wild race. The patagonian expedition race has been woven throughout. Footage from the merrell adventure addicts journey through the patagonian wilderness at the 2016 patagonian expedition race more. The time has come again to start the cycle of exploration and adventure in the wild side of patagonia.
Patagonian expedition race 2016 relive the moments patagonian expedition race. Patagonian expedition race 2016 day 6, pc9 team merrell adventure addicts duration. After the race director gave us our medals and hugged us, jason asked to take the stage. Trail running competition in the surroundings of torres del paine national park in chilean patagonia.
In amongst wild wind and rain, a laundromat and coffee. Elqui is also a winegrowing area and at the alfa aldea winery, i had almost the most wonderful night of stargazing and shirazsipping. Martin bernettiafpgetty images team east wind from japan competes in the patagonian expedition race, in the southern chilean patagonia, near punta dungenes on february 16, 2016. This series of videos, shot during the harrowing patagonian expedition race in chile, give an intimate look at the hardships and beauty that come with. Patagonian expedition race 2016 godzone adventure team at fin. The patagonian expedition race is a true adventure taking mixed teams of four through a remote corner of the world. Patagonian expedition race the adventure at the end of the world. The adventure at the end of the world follow along online. Known as the race to the end of the world, the 10day event challenges coed international teams of four athletes in the disciplines of trekking, sea kayaking, orienteering. For the purposes of this list, an expedition race has been defined as being 3 or more days in length, nonstop, requiring navigation, in teams with two or more disciplines. Find out more at run ultra, the home of ultra running. The mapshare site shows the progress of someone tracking with an inreach satellite communicator. We are eager to see how the racers will perform in the new course, whether with new strategies or simply with strong determination to win or complete. The 14th and final stage of the expedition passed through the last checkpoint at paso byron, leading teams to the crossing of rio perales and the eventual finish line of the 2016 patagonian expedition race at estancia perales.
The region comprises the southern section of the andes mountains, lakes, fjords, and glaciers in the west and the deserts to the east. Patagonian expedition race 2016 will be another monster race that carries the same wild spirits throughout the past 11 editions, he said. It is incredibly arduous and to merely finish is a huge achievement. Both the suburban and expedition have low reliability scores, but the suburban gets the lowest possible score two out of five. The registration and selection process for the teams is now open. Teams interested in participating in the patagonian expedition race must comply fully with the registration process.
The expedition race was a multiday expedition length adventure race in which teams of four or five, depending on the year, competed. Those who believe it takes a sustained effort, over many, many months to train and prepare for the patagonian expedition race. The annual patagonian expedition race began on tuesday 14 february and its 76 competitors in 19 teams are. Patagonia expedition to the end of the world expedition. The race will return in september 2019, as it will take place in fiji.
See more ideas about adventure, racing, africa adventure. Patagonian international marathon marathon in chilean. He also asked if id come back to race the next edition of the patagonian expedition race. Compared to the following expeditionstyle events that test real adventure skills orienteering, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering, trekking, kayaking, endurance hows a few hundred miles, for example. Patagonian expedition race the adventure at the end of the. Plus, our expert naturalist guide will help you find intriguing birdlife andean condors, magellanic penguins, austral parakeets and torrent ducks. Patagonian expedition race the adventure at the end of. Ultra paine ultra fiord patagonian expedition race. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. As the organizers of the annual ecoevents patagonian expedition race and patagonian international marathon, nigsa seeks individuals who are passionate about the outdoors and conserving chilean patagonia. Adventure racing started with raid gauloises, a multiday outdoor epic in extreme environments. A team expedition race through chilean patagonia that follows a new route with each edition in an unexplored, wild adventure at the end of the world. The patagonian expedition race is a true expedition, taking teams of four through lands previously unknown to the human eye.
Team mila finland competes in the patagonian expedition race, in the southern chilean patagonia, near punta dungenes on february 16, 2016. Cuenta con 6 alternativas 10k, 21k, 42k, 70k, patagonia run 2016 on vimeo. Paex holds exclusive commercial access to the aysen glacier trail. The patagonia expedition to the end of the end of the world is a unique challenging expedition that will appeal to adventureminded individuals who want to experience the raw power of nature and physical and mental challenge in this stunning environment. Patagonia is a designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports. They often cover hundreds of kilometers without seeing a soul. Each expedition we lead is custombuilt, handhewn, and utterly unique. Based in chiles vast and remote aysen region, patagonia adventure expeditions is not your typical outfitting service. Altiplano expedition, aprilmay 2016 greece, june 2016. What is adventure racing video some races offer solo competition as well. After a hiatus that marked the end of a ten consecutive year cycle 200420 the patagonian expedition race returned in february 2016. Before i knew it, he was down on one knee asking me to marry him.
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