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February 2008 took place the 6th edition of PATAGONIA EXPEDITION RACE. There have been over 500 km of adventure through the most unexplored corners of the mythical and legendary Tierra del Fuego. We have walked the steppe, we have entered the forest, we have crossed the dreadful “Death Pass” at Darwin’s Range and we have paddle in the magical waters of Beagle Channel. In sum, it has been both: a strong and unforgettable experience.
The unique complexity of the geography, the isolation, the long distances and the weather have merged to create a demanding race for all those who have taken part of this adventure in the end of the world. Half way through , in a 110 km trek , 6 out of 11 teams could not continue.
Out of five consecutive editions, this is the third time France is victorious and the second an American woman finishes in first place. Team made up of Bruno Rey (Captain), Teresa Ellen Dewitt, Cyril Margaritas, and Philippe Danneau, won with a time breach of 12 hours
Second place is for team CANARIAS-ANDALUCIA. SPIUK TENERIFE from Spain made up of David García (captain), Loreto García, Roberto López, and Ildelfonso Cozar.
Third place was quite a surprise, team TOUAREG TURK from Turkey , made up of Ali Rıza Bilal (Captain), Bakiye Duran, Utkuer Yaşar, and Faruk Kar.
In fourth place was team LITTLETON BIKE & FITNESS from USA made up of David Stiles (Captain), Jennifer Johnson, Jason Lane, and Jamie Myers.
Further information and hundreds of pictures are now available in the and sections of this edition. Here are the final positions.
| Final Positions |
| Place |
Total Time (hrs:min) |
Team |
| 1st |
146:42 |
1- www.authentic-nutrition.com |
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| 2nd |
158:31 |
2-Canarias - Andalucia Spiuk Tenerife |
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| 3rd |
163:18 |
5-Team Touareg Turk |
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| 4th |
167:31 |
8-Team Littleton Bike and Fitness |
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| 5th |
Until PC6, Km 384 |
7- Medilast Sport Lleida – Sky |
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| 6th |
Until PC4, Km 281 |
14- Raid 74.org - Sky Airlines |
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| 7th |
Until PC4, Km 281 |
12-Punta Arenas - Chile |
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| 8th |
Until PC4, Km 281 |
6-Quasar Contra Master |
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| 9th |
Until PC4, Km 281 |
11-Montagne Team |
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| 10th |
Until PC3+, Km 247 |
9- Club Patagonia.com |
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| 11th |
Until PC3+, Km 247 |
4-Untamed Adventure |
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