Patagonian Expedition Race Wilderness Systems Camp

Highlights

• A non-stop expedition race covering 500+ km through some of the most remote and ecologically fragile terrain in Patagonia.
• Disciplines include trekking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, and mountaineering — all completed as a co-ed team of four.
• The course changes every year like a new expedition, designed to raise awareness for Patagonian wilderness conservation.
• Teams navigate largely unsupported through glacial valleys, fjords, and dense southern beech forest.
• Weather in Patagonia is notoriously unpredictable — teams face wind, rain, and cold simultaneously across all legs.

Planning Steps

1. Monitor the official Patagonian Expedition Race website for registration opening. The race typically takes place in February in the Aysén Region of Chile.
2. Assemble a co-ed team of four athletes. All members must demonstrate competence in trekking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, and rope work.
3. Obtain mandatory certifications: sea kayaking proficiency for at least one member, rope handling skills (rappelling, river crossings), first-aid certification, and a current medical certificate.
4. Fly to Punta Arenas (PUQ) in southern Chile. The organizer arranges local transfers from there to the race start area.
5. Train as a team for non-stop multi-day movement across mixed terrain. Practice transitions between disciplines and decision-making under sleep deprivation.