Location

The Mongolian Gobi is a land of extremes. Its imposing sand dunes, towering mountains and seemingly endless sun-baked desert plains are home to wolves, bears, vultures and nomadic goat herders. One of the least forgiving environments on earth, temperatures soar above 40C in summer and plummet a staggering 80C through winter.

Challenge

Now into its fifth year Sandbaggers Gobi Challenge has firmly established itself as one of the World's finest desert events. Immense physical and mental challenge, stunning terrain (including an ice gorge, Asia's highest sand dunes and mountain gorges), adventure, raw culture and a sense of camaraderie which must be experienced to be believed await any who undertake the challenge.

Over the period of a week competitors will cover between 130 and 140 miles on foot while carrying their food, provisions and mandatory safety gear. Bottled water will be provided at designated checkpoints.

We pride ourselves on the genuine and authentic nature of our trips to Mongolia and for this reason we spend nights living with nomadic goat and camel herders along the route in their traditional felt tents.Our numbers are kept responsibly low in order to impact minimally on the environment and preserve the quality of the wilderness experience for participants. If you are seeking a physical challenge to push you to your limits in the most magical scenery imaginable then our Gobi Challenge 2008 may be for you…

Competitors can take part individually or as part of a team.

Bookings are now being taken for our 2009 event. Please email us and we'll get straight back to you

We look forward to welcoming you along.