Facing the Wind: Three Argentine kayakers are making their final push to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Upon arrival they will have cycled (while towing their sea kayaks behind) 650 kilometers from the city of La Quiaca at the Bolivian border, then kayaked 2700 kilometers in rivers until reaching the ocean at Buenos Aires, and finishing off with a 4600 kilometer stretch of sea kayaking to Tierra del Fuego.

They are currently approaching Cape Horn where they will be up against some very difficult conditions: large waves, heavy winds, strong currents, etc. Since beginning the ocean stage of their journey they have had to deal with increasingly greater tide differences, currently changing up to 8 meters every 6 hours, making for some strenuous portages to camp. And true to the name of the expedition, every day they are facing against the tremendous Patagonia winds.

They have been keeping a blog and updating it with some amazing photos from their journey. Having come from the altiplano, down through the jungles and along the coast to Tierra del Fuego, they have amassed an impressive collection of images that are worth checking out.

Great job Diego, Luis and Augustin. We´ll be cheering you on as you reach your final destination!

Uniquely Authentic Races set within the Backdrop of an Adventure and Purpose-Driven Travel Allow Competitors to Explore New Worlds

In an official move to streamline operations of their experiential and immersive running expeditions, the creators of The Coastal Challenge (TCC) announced a new name and sponsorship platform for 2010. The now-titled TCC Adventures provides a unique community-driven platform for more targeted sponsorship opportunities throughout its array of international off-road running races.

With some of the most breathtaking, remote and challenging running routes in the world, TCC Adventures presents potential sponsors a chance to connect with runners, trekkers and expeditioners in a unique and direct way.

“With a focus on exploring new worlds while helping them, we quickly recognized the uniqueness of our sponsorship platform,” said Race Director and Event Founder Tim Holmstrom. “The new identity offers endless potential for sponsors to reach its target audience on a global scale, not to mention in the thick of things where and when it matters.”

PURPOSE-DRIVEN TRAVEL
Providing more than a foot race, TCC Adventures has implemented successful community service projects into several races as a way to give back to the communities that partner with each event. Continue Reading