22/02/2018
And they're off now!
Expedition Amundsen Expedition Race: 100km of cross country skiing, pulling a 40kg sled with all the gear over steep hills and white-out conditions, sleeping in a tent - and of course: unsupported! The athletes will follow day and night the path of the explorer Roald Amundsen across the harsh environment of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau – the same route as he used to prepare for conquering the South Pole. Though Amundsen never managed to cross the plateau and had to seek shelter due to bad weather. Later he said that the Hardangervidda mountain plateau was harder than reaching the South Pole.
So, good luck to all!
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Åsnes Expedition Amundsen 2018 with Acapulka
The athletes are on their way! Follow us live on www.xtremeidfjord.no
Photo by Fotograf Kai-Otto Melau