Oct 19 2008
Land of the Yeti Duathlon
The RUN - 2 days, 50km of rocky mountain trails, a drop in altitude from 5140m to 2840m.
The BIKE - 3 days, 100km of rocky and stepped trail, forested track and 4wd jeep track, two 3000m+ passes, undulating terrain, 2840m to 1955m.
The CHALLENGE - To get from Gorak Shep to Jiri carrying everything needed for the duration of the race, complete with mountain bike (from Lukla), in the fastest time.
As this event starts at extremely high altitude all entrants must join us on the pre acclimatisation progam as listed below. This allows time for the competitors bodies to adapt to lower oxygen levels at altitude but also allows for a leisurely viewing of the magnificent Himalayas on way to the race start.
The ITINERARY -
October 20 - Transfer from Kathmandu Guesthouse to domestic airport for competitors and bikes. 1 hour flight to Lukla. Leave bikes and cycling gear and trek to Phakding.
October 21- Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar.
October 22 - Rest day Namche Bazaar.
October 23 - Trek to Tengboche.
October 24 - Trek to Pheriche.
October 25 - Trek to Lobuche
October 26 - Rest day
October 27 - Trek to Gorak Shep
October 28 - Day to climb Kalla Patar or trek to Everest base camp.
October 29 - Race Starts. Run Gorak Shep to Namche Bazaar (30km)
October 30 - Run Namche to Lukla(20km)
October 31 - Bike Lukla to Nunthala (30km)
November 1 - Bike Nunthala to Kinja (25km)
Niovember 2 - Bike Kinja to Jiri (47km)
November 3 - Transfer to Kathmandu (Approx 8 hours)
ROUTE DESCRIPTION -
Gorak Shep to Namche Bazaar - ( 30km - 3 to 6 hours) The race starts on a flat dry lake bed but the trail soon changes to a rocky and scree morrain. From Lobuche the terrain drops rapidly but the trail meanders through a large boulder field before flattening out along the valley floor into Periche. The route becomes dry and dusty on the way to Tengboche and after a knee buckling 600m descent competitors then have to endure the first major climb of the race of 350m upto Sarnassa. Its then a fairly flat run into Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar to Lukla - (20km - 2 to 5 hours). The trail drops rapidly once leaving Namche descending through forest and leaving the Sagarmatha National park before passing through the villages of Jorsale and Monjo. From Phakding the terrain is undulating for the second half of the stage into Lukla where the bikes will be collected.
Lukla to Nunthala - (30km 40% rideable, 7 to 10 hours) The trail now becomes more undulating as it starts to cross valleys as opposed to following them. On the way to Nunthala competitors will ascend and descend over 2000m, dropping down to Jubhing at 1680m before climbing back to 2380m
Nunthala to Kinja - (26km 45% rideable, 9 to 12 hours). A very tough day with Taksindo La (3071m) followed by Lamjura La (3530m). Snow could also be encountered during this stage. By the end of the day competitors will have climbed an accumulative altitude of over 3500m so the final descent from Lamjura La to Nunthala at 1630m is a very welcome relief.
Kinja to Jiri - (47km 80% rideable, 6 to 9 hours). The 5km to Bhandar has an altitude gain of 500m and is only 25% rideable but from there a newly formed 4wd jeep track allows riders to compete the remaining 42km on the bikes making for a fast final stage into Jiri.
ENTRY COST -
The entry fee for \"Land of the Yeti\" duathlon 2008 is £895 which includes, trekking permits, transfer from KTM guesthouse to domestic airport, secure storage of bike in Lukla for 10 days, support of qualified local MTB guides for duration, access to remote rescue mountain trained first aid administer, access to trained cycle mechanic, all accommodation on twin share basis from October 21 to Nov 2 inc., transfer from Jiri to Kathmandu, \"Land of the Yeti\" duathlon T-shirt for all competitors and trophies for top 3 finishers.
Additional cost will be the Kathmandu to Lukla flight (payable to our agents on arrival in Nepal) which is approx US$100 + airport tax (£1.50) + excess baggage charge (£1 per kilo over 15kg).
The entry fee does not include, bike hire or bike accessories, any food or drink including bottled water, porters, insurance, private medical services or emergency medical treatment including emergency evacuation fee, entry visas or immigration services.
Porters are not included in the entry fee and as per race rules all competitors will be required to carry all that is needed for the duration of the trip (Biking gear can be left with bikes in Lukla), which must include a minimun safety kit (to be advised).
Comprehensive insurance covering individuals for competing in such an event and facillitating emergengy helicopter evacuation is compusory for all competitors.
Mountain Biking Mountain Trek/Run - part of the Eco Aventura series Entry Fee( GBP ) 895See All Event Posts
The BIKE - 3 days, 100km of rocky and stepped trail, forested track and 4wd jeep track, two 3000m+ passes, undulating terrain, 2840m to 1955m.
The CHALLENGE - To get from Gorak Shep to Jiri carrying everything needed for the duration of the race, complete with mountain bike (from Lukla), in the fastest time.
As this event starts at extremely high altitude all entrants must join us on the pre acclimatisation progam as listed below. This allows time for the competitors bodies to adapt to lower oxygen levels at altitude but also allows for a leisurely viewing of the magnificent Himalayas on way to the race start.
The ITINERARY -
October 20 - Transfer from Kathmandu Guesthouse to domestic airport for competitors and bikes. 1 hour flight to Lukla. Leave bikes and cycling gear and trek to Phakding.
October 21- Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar.
October 22 - Rest day Namche Bazaar.
October 23 - Trek to Tengboche.
October 24 - Trek to Pheriche.
October 25 - Trek to Lobuche
October 26 - Rest day
October 27 - Trek to Gorak Shep
October 28 - Day to climb Kalla Patar or trek to Everest base camp.
October 29 - Race Starts. Run Gorak Shep to Namche Bazaar (30km)
October 30 - Run Namche to Lukla(20km)
October 31 - Bike Lukla to Nunthala (30km)
November 1 - Bike Nunthala to Kinja (25km)
Niovember 2 - Bike Kinja to Jiri (47km)
November 3 - Transfer to Kathmandu (Approx 8 hours)
ROUTE DESCRIPTION -
Gorak Shep to Namche Bazaar - ( 30km - 3 to 6 hours) The race starts on a flat dry lake bed but the trail soon changes to a rocky and scree morrain. From Lobuche the terrain drops rapidly but the trail meanders through a large boulder field before flattening out along the valley floor into Periche. The route becomes dry and dusty on the way to Tengboche and after a knee buckling 600m descent competitors then have to endure the first major climb of the race of 350m upto Sarnassa. Its then a fairly flat run into Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar to Lukla - (20km - 2 to 5 hours). The trail drops rapidly once leaving Namche descending through forest and leaving the Sagarmatha National park before passing through the villages of Jorsale and Monjo. From Phakding the terrain is undulating for the second half of the stage into Lukla where the bikes will be collected.
Lukla to Nunthala - (30km 40% rideable, 7 to 10 hours) The trail now becomes more undulating as it starts to cross valleys as opposed to following them. On the way to Nunthala competitors will ascend and descend over 2000m, dropping down to Jubhing at 1680m before climbing back to 2380m
Nunthala to Kinja - (26km 45% rideable, 9 to 12 hours). A very tough day with Taksindo La (3071m) followed by Lamjura La (3530m). Snow could also be encountered during this stage. By the end of the day competitors will have climbed an accumulative altitude of over 3500m so the final descent from Lamjura La to Nunthala at 1630m is a very welcome relief.
Kinja to Jiri - (47km 80% rideable, 6 to 9 hours). The 5km to Bhandar has an altitude gain of 500m and is only 25% rideable but from there a newly formed 4wd jeep track allows riders to compete the remaining 42km on the bikes making for a fast final stage into Jiri.
ENTRY COST -
The entry fee for \"Land of the Yeti\" duathlon 2008 is £895 which includes, trekking permits, transfer from KTM guesthouse to domestic airport, secure storage of bike in Lukla for 10 days, support of qualified local MTB guides for duration, access to remote rescue mountain trained first aid administer, access to trained cycle mechanic, all accommodation on twin share basis from October 21 to Nov 2 inc., transfer from Jiri to Kathmandu, \"Land of the Yeti\" duathlon T-shirt for all competitors and trophies for top 3 finishers.
Additional cost will be the Kathmandu to Lukla flight (payable to our agents on arrival in Nepal) which is approx US$100 + airport tax (£1.50) + excess baggage charge (£1 per kilo over 15kg).
The entry fee does not include, bike hire or bike accessories, any food or drink including bottled water, porters, insurance, private medical services or emergency medical treatment including emergency evacuation fee, entry visas or immigration services.
Porters are not included in the entry fee and as per race rules all competitors will be required to carry all that is needed for the duration of the trip (Biking gear can be left with bikes in Lukla), which must include a minimun safety kit (to be advised).
Comprehensive insurance covering individuals for competing in such an event and facillitating emergengy helicopter evacuation is compusory for all competitors.
Mountain Biking Mountain Trek/Run - part of the Eco Aventura series Entry Fee( GBP ) 895See All Event Posts
