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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: silas on May 18, 2006, 06:17:20 PM
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...by a friend of mine named colin angus. he is an adventurer/explorer/expeditionist who will let nothing stand in his way of completing a journey he sets out upon.
from his website...
Colin Angus
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Colin has spent the last twelve years pursuing a life of adventure. Recently named one of world's leading young adventurers by Men's Journal, Colin sailed across the Pacific Ocean (much of it solo) as a teenager, organized a self-powered expedition across South America, and most recently completed the first ever descent of the 5,500 km Yenisey River through Mongolia and Siberia. This expedition is Colin's largest undertaking to date and will make him the first person to circumnavigate the world using only human power.
Colin is a best selling author who has penned two books for Random House and written for many publications including the Globe and Mail, Cruising World, and Explore. He has co-produced two documentaries for National Geographic that have collectively won eight awards at international festivals including the Banff and Telluride Festivals of Mountain Films.
when they say \"circumnavigate the world using only human power\" they mean by walking, biking and rowing. this is no simple task.
the journey concludes on saturday and colin will be in the history books. if you want to check it out read here...
http://www.expeditioncanada.com/homecoming.html (http://www.expeditioncanada.com/homecoming.html)
also, check out the site for amazing stories, pics and videos of the adventure.
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Kinda puts accomplishments into perspective huh :huh:
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Wow! now that's ambitious.
Not to be a wet blanket or anything but that statement in your quote \"will make him the first person to circumnavigate the world using only human power \" sounds a little off, didn't Rick hansen do that 20 years ago?
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Wow thats crazy! It really does put things in perspective doesn't it??
I think the difference is Rick hansen didn't power himself over any bodies of water. He did cover over 40,000 kms using only his wheel chair. :rockon:
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Wow there is some fantastic accomplishments there, it's amazing what we can do when we put our minds to it, pass on my congrats to him. :rockon:
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wow and i felt good after completing the westcoast trail :D
what a life i admire the guy
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when they say "circumnavigate the world using only human power" they mean by walking, biking and rowing. this is no simple task.
Ohhhhh Thank god. I though he just cut the earth's toque off.......whew