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Hike, bike and raft: AquaTerra Challenge 2013 in Rishikesh

11 teams - 70 odd kilometers - 44 participants, this multi-day competition in the upper Ganga Valley saw the birth of endurance events in the scenic Garhwal hills of the Himalayas

A first-of-its-kind, the AquaTerra Challenge was organized as a charity event for the June 2013 flood victims of Uttarakhand, and with the goal of bringing tourists back to this scenic Himalayan destination.

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The endurance event brought together fit enthusiasts and also less-experienced corporate warriors in teams of four. As media partner, a team of two from The Outdoor Journal also hit the trails to get a feel of the whole competition - 23k hiking, 16k cycling, 30k rafting, which required moderate physical fitness, mental acumen and the spirit of camaraderie. Read more

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Hike, bike and raft: AquaTerra Challenge 2013 in Rishikesh

11 teams - 70 odd kilometers - 44 participants, this multi-day competition in the upper Ganga Valley saw the birth of endurance events in the scenic Garhwal hills of the Himalayas

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Hon Hon Hon! French Gang Twirl Their Moustaches While Climbing Nuptse South Face

First (Solo!) Ascent of Nangpai Gosum II by Jost Kobusch

EOFT is Back With 7 of the Year’s Best Adventure Films

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11 teams - 70 odd kilometers - 44 participants, this multi-day competition in the upper Ganga Valley saw the birth of endurance events in the scenic Garhwal hills of the Himalayas

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