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
BERT POFFE HAALT FINISH ATACAMA CROSSING PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:30
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Bert Poffé, de avonturier uit Kessel-Lo die dit jaar deelnam aan de Atacama Crossing, een marathon van 250 kilometer door de Chileense woestijn, heeft zijn expeditie tot een goed einde gebracht.

Bij momenten zag het er nochtans slecht uit .....

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AVONTURIER HEELHUIDS TERUG VAN WOESTIJNMARATHON PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:21
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Avonturier Bert Poffé (40) uit Kessel-Lo is veilig terug thuis na een marathon door de Chileense Atacamawoestijn.

Even leek het erop dat de recente zware aardbeving in Chili roet in het eten zou gooien, maar uiteindelijk kon Poffé toch aan zijn avontuur beginnen: een trektocht van 250 kilometer in zeven etappes door de Atacamawoestijn, de droogste plek op aarde ..... 

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Monday, 15 March 2010 15:22
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Bert landed today at noon at Brussels airport.

The 250K in the Atacama Desert took its toll on his feet, but not on his spirit!

He'll be back with more details on this last adventure asap!

In the meanwhile lots of information, pictures ans photos can be found on:
http://www.4deserts.com/atacamacrossing/
 
Stage 6 update PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 13 March 2010 16:47
Stage 6: Ryan Sandes of South Africa and Jo Zakrzewski of the United Kingdom have won the Atacama Crossing 2010.

Ryan finished Stage 6 in just under 40 minutes.

In the team division, Team Old Guys Rule, made up of Anastasios Votis, Louie Santaguida and Stefan Danis, all of Canada, won the team division.

As far as we know Bert finished all 6 stages in this gruesome desert landscape !!! Congratulations and respect !!!

You can check the final race results on http://www.4deserts.com/atacamacrossing/rtpactp2.php?SID=3&SBID=RC3&competitorsBiosNum=5
 
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