Expeditions

*Here you can read about some of the adventures Hilleberg tents are used on.

“2 Ride The World - Motorcycle Adventure in the extreme". In May 2003, Renowned Adventure Motorcyclist's Lisa & Simon Thomas left their UK home on their motorbikes to embark on an unprecedented journey around the globe. Their aim? To circumnavigate our planet in one continuous journey, riding all seven continents (a first), set 4 Guinness Endurance World Records, raise money for 3 charities and of course fulfill a lifelong dream. 5-years into their remarkable journey, this husband and wife team has traveled over 100,000 miles through some of the World's most inhospitable regions and ridden through 58 countries of their planned 122. Read about this amazing endeavor at www.2ridetheworld.com

“RideHimalaya – London to Lhasa”. Krista Bernard and Daniel Coward are cycling to the roof of the world on a route through Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Himalayas. The couple are raising money for Rainforest Rescue, an organization committed to protecting the world’s forests. During their expedition, they are using a Keron 4 GT. The journey is inspired by Krista’s epic 15,000 kilometer solo bike ride from Indonesia to Egypt between 1996 and 2000. Read more at www.ridehimalaya.com

“Circumnavigating Newfoundland" On the heels of his fast record-breaking circumnavigation of Iceland in 2007 by sea kayak, Greg Stamer will be embarking on a fast solo circumnavigation of Newfoundland, “the Rock”, Canada’s easternmost province in June, 2008. This adventure is more than 1,700 miles around one of the most windswept locations in North America. For pitching in exposed coastal areas on both sand and bare rock, Greg will trust a freestanding Allak to keep him comfortable and safe. Read more about Greg’s journey at www.gregstamer.com

"Expedition Transhumanica" Since 1994 Günter Wamser, his partner and 4 horses have been on a journey through North and South America. A Keron 4 has been with them since the beginning. Read more about their incredibly ride through North and South America at www.transhumanica.de

"Around America Adventure". On July 4th, 2005 Renata Chlumska began an adventure that took her around the United States. She circumnavigated the lower 48 by kayak, bike and inline skates. The extreme distance (approximately 11 200 miles) and time (around 16 months), the variation of nature, terrain and climate makes this a challenge that few can imagine and no one has attempted before. Reed about Renata's successful journey at www.renatachlumska.se

Shelly Benoit and Rod Georgiu took the year of 2007 as a honeymoon and climbing expedition. Over the year, they circumnavigated the earth climbing culturally and/or historically sacred mountains. Their Hilleberg tent kept them warm, dry, and comfortable the whole way. You can read about their adventures at www.sacredmountains.blogspot.com.

Polar Exploration - Famous Polar explorer Matty McNair is one of the most renowned and experienced polar guides and explorers in the world. She has led numerous record-breaking expeditions, including skiing to the North Pole and, unsupported to the South Pole. Read more about this amazing polar explorer at www.northwinds-arctic.com

"China Wheelie" - Rob Luxton’s adventure on a three wheeled recumbent tricycle will take him 25,000km all around China, passing through every province on the mainland.
Beginning near Hong Kong the journey is estimated to last two and half years taking him from busy cities to remote mountain villages, deserts to great plains, deep lush valleys to the the scary heights of the Tibetan plateau and finally into the jungles of the South, before returning to Hong Kong in September 2009. Read more at www.chinawheelie.com.

One World Expedition - In May 2006, Polar Explorers Lonnie Dupre and Eric Larsen embarked on an unprecedented four-month, unsupported journey across the Arctic Ocean via the North Pole. Their objectives was to complete the first ever summer crossing of the Arctic Ocean and to highlight the growing issues surrounding global climate change. Read more at www.oneworldexpedition.com

7+7+7 - Swedish adventurer Fredrik Sträng accomplished in 2006 the amazing feat of climbing the 7 Summits in 7 month's! Read about his great adventure at www.strang.se/777/

Retracing the steps of Nain Singh - Tsangpo River Expedition. In October 1865, Nain Singh, an Indian teacher and school headmaster, set out on an expedition by foot that took him over 3,000 km across the Himalayas in winter. 139 years later, after local authorities opened the area for tourism, Diego Azubel, an Argentinean photographer and expeditioner will attempt to trace Nain Singh’s footsteps. He is hiking light with an Akto. Read more about the expedition at www.thegreatwalk.com

Hudson Bay Expedition - In May 2005, Scott Miller and Todd Foster set out upon a 2250-mile historical canoe expedition from Saint Cloud to Hudson Bay. Todd and Scott were inspired to take the trip after reading "Canoeing with the Cree" by Eric Sevareid, a book that recounts Sevareid's trip with his friend Walter Port along the same route in 1930. 2005 marks the 75th anniversary of Sevareid and Port's trip. On their journey they brought a Saivo. www.hudsonbayexpedition.com

Arctic Transect 2004 - led by renowned Polar explorers Will Steger and Paul Pregont an international team embarked in December 2003 on an unparalleled seven month, 3000 mile crossing of the Canadian Arctic by dogsled. They spent over 140 days in their Keron 4 GTs. Read about their amazing journey at www.polarhusky.com

The Ultimate Walk to Cure Diabetes - Will Cross and Jerry Petersen finished their expedition to the South Pole on January 17th, 2003. Will Cross is now the first person with diabetes to reach the South Pole. Their goal is to advance metabolic research and raise funds for diabetes research and education. On their trip a Keron 3 kept them comfortable. Read more about their journey at www.curewalk.com

Helen and Bill Thayer, two senior world explorers (Helen is 66 and Bill is 78!), trekked through blazing temperatures, sand storms and scorpions to become the first woman and man team to complete the 1,423 mile crossing of the Mongolian Gobi Desert on foot. On their journey they had a Staika. Read more about their extraordinary accomplishment at www.oneearthadventures.com

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