![]() ![]() In this second installment of our Eco-Challenge gear stories, we asked four team members about their footwear. In Eco-Challenge, teams race nonstop: navigating together on foot, mountain bike, raft, outrigger, and canyoneering and climbing to cover more than 417 miles of terrain and sea. You can see the teams put their gear to the test on Amazon Prime Video in the 10-episode series. Never heard of the race series? Here’s what you need to know. That expense often presents an insurmountable hurdle and - along with travel and entry fees - has become an Achilles heel for the sport. That means there was no need for teams to self-fund or rely on sponsors for equipment. Unlike expedition races of the past, this year’s Eco-Challenge race made things more egalitarian by providing each team with a gear stipend. And to keep you and your team afloat, it requires a lot of gear. “The jungle is trying to eat you. You’re going to be wet and cold.” Racing in the Eco-Challenge is no walk in the park. ![]() Here’s what the racers said about their gear. We queried a few prominent teams that raced ‘The World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge,’ the expedition adventure held in Fiji. Home » Endurance » Adventure Racing » Eco-Challenge Fiji: The Shoes That Carried Teams Through the ‘World’s Toughest Race’ ![]()
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