And after the ultimate Belize adventures, the
Maya Mountain Adventure Challenge 2016 has come to an end. Throughout this experience, we witnessed first-hand the unexplored beauty that makes our Belize a "one-of-a-kind" Jewel. Above all, there were loads of inspirational teamwork to help each person get to the finish line!
From the beginning of the race…
…to canoeing through the rapids on the Macal and Mopan Rivers
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
…trekking at Xunantunich Maya ruin
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
…to San Ignacio Town
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
…even bike riding in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
The teams muscled energy to pack raft after days of trekking, biking and canoeing
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
Participants from Belize, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, France, Spain, United States, Norway, and Sweden all delved into the uncharted adventurous wonders of “mother nature’s best kept secret”. Big congratulations to all who participated and especially Team SANIGNACIOBELIZE.COM for overcoming all obstacles and finishing the race in style and fourth overall. Here’s the official race results:
4 PERSON CO-ED:
1. Team Adventure Medical Kits (35pts - 89:43)
Photo courtesy of Legendary Randy Ericksen Films
2. Happy Mutant/MainNerve (29pts - 95:02)
3. OWWWP 'Merica (27pts - 97:28)
4. Outside Pearl Izumi (25pts - 88:42)
5. No Boundaries Media (23pts - 89:50)
2 PERSON CO-ED:
1. Nordic Adventure Racing (29pts - 97:11 - 3rd overall)
2. Seek Adventure (24pts - 87:02)
2 PERSON MALE:
1. SanIgnacioBelize.com (27pts - 97:06)
UNRANKED:
- Sportera
- Chiquibul Grisons
DNF:
- USMES
- Yogaslackers
- Secretos de Ullum Aromon
- BOSI Colombia
It was a challenging course, but one that offered reward through natural beauty and personal triumph. Great job again to all racers and thank you North American Adventure Racing Series for choosing Belize for this amazing event! See you in 2018!