Himalayan Adventure Challenge
{{Short description|Himalion adventure race}}
Himalayan Adventure Challenge is an adventure race held every year in India. It is considered an extreme sport because its held on slopes of Himalayas range. Its a Triathlon race which includes Rafting, Hiking and Mountain biking.{{Cite web |title=Himalayan adventure challenge: Slaying the Uttarakhand Triathlon |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/exclusive-himalayan-adventure-challenge-slaying-the-uttarakhand-triathlon-1120205-2018-01-01 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=India Today |language=en}} It is an elite Obstacle course racing similar to Spartan Race which is considered toughest obstacle course race.{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Arvind |date=2022-01-31 |title=Himalayan Adventure Challenge: A Game of Limbs and Lungs |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/himalayan-adventure-challenge-a-game-of-limbs-and-lungs/article38352137.ece |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}
History
The events held by Aqua Terra Trust. It was started in July 2013 after 2013 Uttarakhand floods and to promote tourism in flood affected areas. From then it held every year at Atali Ganga Race track in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.{{Cite web |title=2022 Himalayan Adventure Challenge returns this December |url=https://hacrace.com/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |language=en-US}}
Events
There events varies upon edition.{{Cite web |last=Adventures |first=Aquaterra |date=2016-04-23 |title=The Himalayan Adventure Challenge |url=https://aquaterra.in/the-aquaterra-challenge/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Aquaterra Adventures |language=en-US}} The events can be for Individuals or team. The events are sponsored by various athletics organisation.{{Cite web |last=Release |first=ANI Press |date=2020-11-06 |title=Wild Warrior Race presents Himalayan Adventure Challenge 2020 - India's premier adventure race from 11th to 13th December |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/wild-warrior-race-presents-himalayan-adventure-challenge-2020-india-s-premier-adventure-race-from-11th-to-13th-december-120110600387_1.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.business-standard.com}}{{Cite web |title=Himalayan adventure challenge: Slaying the Uttarakhand Triathlon |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/exclusive-himalayan-adventure-challenge-slaying-the-uttarakhand-triathlon-1120205-2018-01-01 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=India Today |language=en}}
- 10 kilometre (Intro.) - 5 km rafting + 5 km hiking
- 30 kilometer ( Open) – 16 km hiking + 14 km rafting
- 65 kilometre (Zealot) – 30 km mountain biking + 21 km hiking + 14 km rafting
- 75 kilometre - hiking + cross country cycling + paddling
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