Patagonia is an environment that can be as harsh as it is beautiful and commands the upmost respect. Any team considering registering for Eco-Challenge Patagonia 2021 should know that it will be a serious undertaking and must not be underestimated. This expedition will require the teams to traverse some of the most diverse and demanding terrain in the world. Although spectacular, the area is notorious for the hostile and unpredictable weather that has left an indelible mark on the history of exploration for the past 500 years. The most famous features in the region are the Torres del Paine, a series of granite spires that dominate the skyline and attract adventurers from around the world. Only teams that can work together under extreme stress and fatigue, showing a high level of expedition problem-solving skills will have any chance of success.Īlthough the first team to cross the finish line will be the winner, any team that completes the entire course will have truly achieved the exceptional … since they will have finished the World’s Toughest Race! FAQsįor millions of years, massive glaciers carved out this landscape leaving jagged peaks, majestic fjords and azure lakes in their path. If a team loses a member along the way, whether due to injury, exhaustion or disagreement they will be disqualified. Smart phones and GPS devices are strictly prohibited. The teams must navigate through the backcountry using only a map and compass. All teams are supported by an assistant crew member who is responsible for resupplying the four athletes on their team at key points along the course. Each team is comprised of four competitors and must include at least one member of each gender. It’s an expedition against the clock in which international teams of adventure athletes race non-stop, 24 hours a day across hundreds of miles of remote backcountry terrain.
Simply put, Eco-Challenge is the World’s Toughest Race. ABOUT WORLD'S TOUGHEST RACE: ECO-CHALLENGE PATAGONIA
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