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The Big Red Desert Challenge - Australia

LucasTrihey & SleepMonsters Aust / 28.12.2008

Looking for a must do for 2009, looking to tick something off your life experience list, or do you scan the globe looking for that unique destination race.

Six days averaging 40km a day and over 100 dunes per day.

The route will take participants from the start near the junction of the Colson Track (4WD track) and the French Line (4WD track) eastwards across the sand dunes to Poeppel Corner. The route is cross-country and is away from vehicle tracks although we stay close enough that we can use the 4WD tracks for access if there is an emergency. From Poeppel Corner the route runs east again, cross-country, staying south of the QAA Line (4WD track) to Nappanerica Dune, the fabled \"Big Red\" near Birdsville.

The surface of the desert is mostly wind-packed sand and is quite firm to walk on. The slopes of the sand dunes are lightly vegetated. The top of each dune usually has a small area of loose, wind-blown sand that is soft underfoot.

There are no man-made structures on this course. You will cross just one 4WD track.

The area is very remote and unspoiled.

Participants will walk or run cross-country, not on vehicle tracks.

Teams will use a hand-held GPS to navigate. During the day teams will be fully self-contained with their own food and water. No water or assistance will be provided between camps except in an emergency.

Want to know more then click HERE.

Or you can contact Lucas direct on:
(Aust) 02 4784 1029
(Int) 61 2 4784 1029
or email Lucas via: lucas(at)escalade.com.au