What is an Inuksuk?

An Inuksuk is a pile of rocks in the shape of a person. Inuk means 'person' and suk means ‘substitute’ in the Inuit language. The inuksuk was used by the Inuit in Canada to show people the way, to warn people of danger ahead, as a memorial sign or as a helpful tool at the caribou hunt. The Inuksuk stands for Inuit power, leadership and motivation.

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Through our travels and expeditions, we are more than ever convinced that nature is a perfect teacher. When travelling through pristine wilderness, over high mountains or on rough seas, you immediately feel humble, a state of mind we tend to loose in this 21first high-tech century where we think we can conquer anything !

Being outdoors, you appreciate your shelter, food and water, and you appreciate more than ever true friendship. One learns when to travel and when to stay put and listen to the teachings of the weather elements. One doesn't ‘conquer’ a mountain; the mountain lets one walk on it.

Through our INUKSUK website we want to share with you our adventures and respect for mother Earth. We invite you to use your 5 senses and start to witness what nature can provide you: a never ending teaching book. Happy trails, Bert & Kiki
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Atacama Crossing Chile 2010
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Stage 3 update PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 13:57
Stage 3: 140 competitors set out this morning into thick and crusty salt flats.

Two competitors decided not to continue: Rachel Lobb of New Zealand and Mark Jorgensen of the United States.

Richard Weremiuk of the United Kingdom said "Today is the day that I defeat the demons." Richard had to withdraw during last year's event as advised by the medical director.

Today's stage may be the toughest of the event with competitors battling salt flats, slate rocks and sand dunes.
 
Op stap door de Atacama woestijn PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 17:22
opstapInterview in De Huisarts

Zondag begint in het noorden van Chili de Atacama Crossing.

Een helse tocht van zes dagen waarin zo’n 250 kilometer overbrugd worden.

Aan de start verschijnt één Belg, Bert Poffé.

Klik hier voor het volledig artikel in PDF formaat
 
Today I came in at 18:05 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 14:04
Still alive, after the finish I felt dizzy and went to the medical tent. Not a good place to be in, looked like a war zone. Anyway, I bit proud to still be in, many people had to pull out today, mostly because of heat.

A lot work to do now, tape feet, eat, drink, prepair backpack and food for tomorrow. As I have been on the trail for exactly 10H, I have had a lot of time to think about you all.

Would love to bring that medal home, but it is really a gamble. Big athletes had to call it a day, so as I said, this is a gamble and real survival.

See you
 
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