Himalayan Adventure Challenge is an adventure race held every year in India. It is considered an extreme sport because it is held on slopes of Himalayas range. Its a triathlon race which includes rafting, hiking and mountain biking.[1] It is an elite Obstacle course racing similar to Spartan Race which is considered toughest obstacle course race.[2]
History
[edit]The events held by Aqua Terra Trust. It was started in July 2013 after 2013 Uttarakhand floods and to promote tourism in flood affected areas. From then it held every year at Atali Ganga Race track in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.[3]
Events
[edit]There events varies upon edition.[4] The events can be for Individuals or team. The events are sponsored by various athletics organisation.[5][6]
- 10 kilometre (Intro.) - 5 km rafting + 5 km hiking
- 30 kilometer ( Open) – 16 km hiking + 14 km rafting
- 65 kilometre (Zealot) – 30 km mountain biking + 21 km hiking + 14 km rafting
- 75 kilometre - hiking + cross country cycling + paddling
References
[edit]- ^ "Himalayan adventure challenge: Slaying the Uttarakhand Triathlon". India Today. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Subramanian, Arvind (31 January 2022). "Himalayan Adventure Challenge: A Game of Limbs and Lungs". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "2022 Himalayan Adventure Challenge returns this December". Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Adventures, Aquaterra (23 April 2016). "The Himalayan Adventure Challenge". Aquaterra Adventures. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Release, ANI Press (6 November 2020). "Wild Warrior Race presents Himalayan Adventure Challenge 2020 - India's premier adventure race from 11th to 13th December". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Himalayan adventure challenge: Slaying the Uttarakhand Triathlon". India Today. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
External links
[edit]Website: [1]