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Title: Mongolia 2010 Expedition - M2010X View count: 20 Rating: 0 (0 ratings) Description: November 2009 Training with the rubber doughnuts. "It stands to become the longest solo and unassisted walk ever completed." The Mongolia 2010 Expedition (M2010X) is a great challenge. British Adventurer Ripley Davenport will attempt the first recorded solo and unassisted traverse across the vast landmass of Mongolia, on foot from east to west, starting in April 2010. This effort to push the frontiers of human capabilities, challenge ecological values and inspire youth to reach beyond their perceived limits and engage their dreams. The Expedition will involve walking 1700 miles / 2750 kms across the Eastern Mongolian Steppe, Gobi Desert and the Altai Mountain Range, while hauling provisions and equipment weighing in excess of 200kg in a wheeled trailer, specifically designed for the journey, in 90 days or less. Theres no going back. The conclusion of three years of relentless preparation and research, M2010X is a declaration about how we all can discover our full potential by learning more about our body's abilities. M2010X will test the limitations of mental and physical human endurance and inspire others to pursue their ambitions. The three aims are: 1. To raise awareness about human and environmental sustainability and act with strong consideration for the environmental; social and interpersonal impact of one's actions. 2. To inspire, educate and create optimism as well as encourage youth to engage their dreams and get active. 3. To raise funds and awareness for two charities that support children: Hope & Homes for Children and UNICEF. Tags: mongolia 2010 expedition, m2010x, mongolia, expedition, walk, trek, gobi desert, solo, unassisted, Author: ripleydavenport |
