Hike around the world in 14 years - The Goliath Expedition
admin August 17, 2007
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Karl Bushby’s is making an amazing attempt to backpack around the world. Imagine spending 14 Years on the trail. The BBC did a story about the most dangerous stretch of his journey, crossing the Bering Strait that was incredible. Watch the video online: The Goliath Expedition Coverage on BBC.
Every hiker needs to read this story, it’s incredibly motivating. Subscribe to Goliath Expedition Blog for updated journals. Here are a few excerpts from their blog:
- A Brief Update Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:43:33
Good People,
Just a brief update on the expeditions standing.
I am currently in Fairbanks Alaska taking stock of the situation, getting reconnected with every one and events over the last month or so on this side of the expedition. After regrettable delays with the Russian visa yet again this winter, some had questioned whether it […] - Karl back in Russia Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:21:17
Karl returned to Russia on 16th April 2008 and by the end of April, using various means, he had made his way to the Dvoynoye mining camp and the start of the new walking phase. Delays in obtaining a visa meant a late start this year and although the snow and conditions were good at […] - A letter from Karl Tue, 20 May 2008 13:29:50
What would it take to forge an unbroken footpath from the bottom of South America back to London? This, remember, was the question that gave birth to this expedition. Nearly ten years later and we are still learning what this question entails. Over the last few years we have learned very interesting lessons while traveling […]
- Check out their website for some other interesting coverage:
- The Goliath Expedition Coverage on BBC
- Book: Karly Bushby’s Giant Step
- See the Route
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