ABOUT THE CAICOS CHALLENGE
The Caicos Challenge is a gruelling 10 day expedition that covers all 7 of Turks & Caicos major islands. The whole challenge will be done solo by Mario Rigby using only human-powered propulsion, which includes; swimming, biking, kayaking, diving, running and hiking.
Sustainable development is the main focus and drive for this expedition.
Most of Turks & Caicos' revenue comes from tourism which means a direct focus on sustainability is essential for the country's continued survival. Mario hopes to raise awareness through his expedition and raise funds for organizations that are already helping lead the way in sustainability and support for local developments.
MORE ABOUT MARIO
Mario is a fellow with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, a member of the Explorers Club and has been named the top 100 most influential people of African Descent by the United Nations.
Mario is of course known for his incredible walk/expedition across Africa from Capetown to Cairo. During this time he took in the effects of climate change on the land, discovered the richness of the African culture as he moved from village to village and country to country, and overcame unbelievable obstacles that changed and informed his lens and approached life.
Mario is known as an Eco-Explorer as he employs human powered solo missions on his expeditions. In 2019 he cycled across Canada and this summer during the pandemic he led a conversation on exploring your own backyard and inclusivity in the outdoors by kayaking the full length of Lake Ontario.
DETAILS
10 Days
Roughly 230 KM
Mode of transportation (swim, run, hike, bike, kayak, dive)
Covering 7 of the major Islands in Turks & Caicos including a few cays.
Season start April / May
The Caicos Challenge is a gruelling 10 day expedition that covers all 7 of Turks & Caicos major islands. The whole challenge will be done solo by Mario Rigby using only human-powered propulsion, which includes; swimming, biking, kayaking, diving, running and hiking.
Sustainable development is the main focus and drive for this expedition.
Most of Turks & Caicos' revenue comes from tourism which means a direct focus on sustainability is essential for the country's continued survival. Mario hopes to raise awareness through his expedition and raise funds for organizations that are already helping lead the way in sustainability and support for local developments.
MORE ABOUT MARIO
Mario is a fellow with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, a member of the Explorers Club and has been named the top 100 most influential people of African Descent by the United Nations.
Mario is of course known for his incredible walk/expedition across Africa from Capetown to Cairo. During this time he took in the effects of climate change on the land, discovered the richness of the African culture as he moved from village to village and country to country, and overcame unbelievable obstacles that changed and informed his lens and approached life.
Mario is known as an Eco-Explorer as he employs human powered solo missions on his expeditions. In 2019 he cycled across Canada and this summer during the pandemic he led a conversation on exploring your own backyard and inclusivity in the outdoors by kayaking the full length of Lake Ontario.
DETAILS
10 Days
Roughly 230 KM
Mode of transportation (swim, run, hike, bike, kayak, dive)
Covering 7 of the major Islands in Turks & Caicos including a few cays.
Season start April / May
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ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
WEST CAICOS Mario will begin his journey on a hike across the small island. It will be an ideal place for drone footage and helping start the expedition. Start early! PROVIDENCIALES For the 2nd leg Mario crosses the sea channel separating West Caicos and Providenciales. Then continue to run the entire length of the Providenciales. PINE CAY + PARROT CAY The 2 cays will be traversed via swimming and hiking. NORTH CAICOS The entire length of North Caicos will be biked using an all terrain bicycle. MIDDLE CAICOS The entire length of Middle Caicos will be biked using an all terrain bicycle. EAST CAICOS Getting to East Caicos via swimming across channels, the rest will be hiked. SOUTH CAICOS Getting to South Caicos via swimming across channels, the rest will be hiked. GRAND TURK Kayaking 25km across open sea water to get to Grand Turk, the rest is a run. SALT CAY Kayak to Salt Cay and hike to the end point. |
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