Flowmads
@flowmads.de
We are a father and son team determined to participate in the world’s longest unsupported wilderness paddling race down the Yukon River in 2026. Follow us to see how we train and progress through a number of canoe (ultra) marathons in 2025.
Yes, the TWS looks grueling. In terms of length/duration and lack of sleep it is similar to the Gauja XXL in Latvia ... minus heat, portages and gators though :).
December 24, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Yes, the TWS looks grueling. In terms of length/duration and lack of sleep it is similar to the Gauja XXL in Latvia ... minus heat, portages and gators though :).
Yes, indeed. It's Europe's longest race. Our participation in the Loire race depends a bit on how we feel after the Gauja XXL and if we can make the logistics work. The Gauja XXL is the one that started it for us. It's one of the few natural rivers remaining in Europe.
December 24, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Yes, indeed. It's Europe's longest race. Our participation in the Loire race depends a bit on how we feel after the Gauja XXL and if we can make the logistics work. The Gauja XXL is the one that started it for us. It's one of the few natural rivers remaining in Europe.
I had an email exchange with Jon earlier this year and he was quite confident that we would make the cut. I do believe that we have a sufficient set of basic skills and the experience required. But, truth be told, we also want to be competitive and not just make it in the cut-off time.
December 24, 2024 at 12:58 PM
I had an email exchange with Jon earlier this year and he was quite confident that we would make the cut. I do believe that we have a sufficient set of basic skills and the experience required. But, truth be told, we also want to be competitive and not just make it in the cut-off time.
Wow, a veteran! Sorry, I didn't realize. We were originally targeting '25 for our first entry but then decided that we aren't yet good enough to make the cut. So we are going to do the Gauja XXL (420K)and the Loire 725K next year and then we will hopefully be in Whitehorse in '26.
December 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Wow, a veteran! Sorry, I didn't realize. We were originally targeting '25 for our first entry but then decided that we aren't yet good enough to make the cut. So we are going to do the Gauja XXL (420K)and the Loire 725K next year and then we will hopefully be in Whitehorse in '26.
Ever considered the Y1000?
December 24, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Ever considered the Y1000?
Ah .. where the photos were taken? Mostly Teslin/Yukon, some Pelly.
December 22, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Ah .. where the photos were taken? Mostly Teslin/Yukon, some Pelly.