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| EVENT NAME | LOCATION | DATE |
| Gobi March | China | 2 Jun 2013 |
| RacingThePlanet: Iceland | Iceland | 4 Aug 2013 |
| Sahara Race | Egypt | 16 Feb 2014 |
| Gobi March | China | 1 June 2014 |
| RacingThePlanet: Madagascar | Madagascar | 31 Aug 2014 |
| Atacama Crossing | Chile | 5 Oct 2014 |
| The Last Desert | Antarctica | 16 Nov 2014 |
| Sahara Race | Egypt | 15 Feb 2015 |
| Gobi March | China | 31 May 2015 |
| Atacama Crossing | Chile | 4 Oct 2015 |
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The Last Desert
- Past competitor blogs reveal what competitors did right, what they did wrong and what they thought of the Great White Desert....
- Backpacks at The Last Desert (Antarctica) are filled with items not seen in the other deserts. View a sample equipment list here.
- All of our impressive 4 Deserts Club members have completed one of the five editions of The Last Desert. Read more about them!
- Did you know that Captain James Cook became the first person to cross the Antarctic Circle in 1773?
- Read tips from competitors and staff on their equipment - what they recommend for future participants
- 2012 Grand Slammers Tara and James Gaston talk to newspaper Newton Bee of their journey to reach the finish line of The Last Desert.
- With the completion of The Last Desert 2012, enjoy reflecting through the photos as we prepare for the next edition in November 2014.
- he Last Desert (Antarctica) 2012 has proved to be a momentous race in 4 Deserts racing history. When the fifth edition of the event came to a close in the snowy setting of Danko Island yesterday, new records were being forged in all directions.
- We're always intrigued to find out the professions of 4 Deserts racers. They come from all spectrums of the world, from bankers to scientists, miners to soldiers, and mothers to writers. On The Last Desert, we had two firefighters.
If there were a medal for the best-dressed competitor of 2012, it would surely go to Japan's Koichi Takeishi...
We're always intrigued to find out the professions of 4 Deserts racers. They come from all spectrums of the world...
It was a line that was uttered again and again... "Photographs cannot capture this place."
Couples have always come to the 4 Deserts series and they are an enigma to behold...
The Scottish dive master, naturalist and consultant for filmmakers was the expedition leader of the race...
When Ali Kedami's daughter Saria was born, she had problems with her legs. It was only when she was two years old...
As anyone who has worn frozen socks will attest, racing in Antarctica carries a whole set of new challenges...
Sitting in the lounge of the expedition ship, we find a pair of competitors from South America...
Beyond the big goals of the Grand Slammers, there are those who are here after many years of consistent effort...
As penguins slide and humans push their way over the snow, several competitors are aiming for remarkable personal goals...
- A Post-Race update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
- A Stage 6 update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
- A Stage 5 update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
- A Stage 4 update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
- A Stage 3 update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
- A Stage 2 update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
- A Stage 1 update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
- A Pre-Race update for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2014 will be posted in November 2014.
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April 19, 2013
Sharing the experience of the winning company - RacingThePlanet Ltd use Internet to expand overseas business.
Sharing the experience of the winning company - RacingThePlanet Ltd use Internet to expand overseas business.
April 23, 2013
More and more women from the financial sector participate in ultra-marathons.
More and more women from the financial sector participate in ultra-marathons.
April 22, 2013
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
April 22, 2013
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
December 5, 2012
Australia's Born To Run team has completed the Four Deserts Grand Slam, crossing the Sahara, Atacama, Gobi and Antarctic deserts together.
Australia's Born To Run team has completed the Four Deserts Grand Slam, crossing the Sahara, Atacama, Gobi and Antarctic deserts together.
November 28, 2012
While obesity rates soar in the developed world and we live an ever more sedentary lifestyle, the flip side to this health time bomb is the paradox th...
While obesity rates soar in the developed world and we live an ever more sedentary lifestyle, the flip side to this health time bomb is the paradox th...
December 12, 2012
The legendary ultramarathoner tells us why he blames his little habit on tequila, and that he’d be all in for a marathon in outer space—but also that ...
The legendary ultramarathoner tells us why he blames his little habit on tequila, and that he’d be all in for a marathon in outer space—but also that ...
December 1, 2012
Millions of people dream of traveling more when they retire, but it’s a safe bet that few would approach their leisure years like Len Stanmore.
Millions of people dream of traveling more when they retire, but it’s a safe bet that few would approach their leisure years like Len Stanmore.
November 12, 2012
In just a few days, I'll strap on my 25-pound backpack and lace up my shoes to start a seven-day race across the coldest desert on the planet as part ...
In just a few days, I'll strap on my 25-pound backpack and lace up my shoes to start a seven-day race across the coldest desert on the planet as part ...
October 22, 2012
In just over 12 months, the father of two has transformed himself from a chubby armchair spectator to an ultra athlete.
In just over 12 months, the father of two has transformed himself from a chubby armchair spectator to an ultra athlete.
ANTARCTICA
Antarctica is the great last desert - a polar region with little precipitation, no lakes and no rivers. It is, in fact, the driest continent on Earth where visitors can witness vast landscapes of snow, ice, mountains, volcanoes and ocean.
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The Outdoor Store Gear Blog
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