In a remote corner of North-Western Mongolia lies Lake Khovsgol: One of the 17 ancient lakes in the world over 2 million years-old and which contains the World's purest fresh water. The shores are lined with ancient stands of boreal forest and packed with wolves. It is serene, hostile, stunning and intimidating. In winter, the ice freezes across its 100 mile length to a depth of over a meter thick, creating the ultimate adventure challenge course. This is the Mongol 100. The objective is to run/walk the entirety of the lake from north to south over 4 days.

Needless to sat, it is going to be a bit chilly (temperatures on the trial run of this event last year fell to -40 degrees centigrade)!

For more information on the event, please go to www.ratracebucketlist.com/mongol100



Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international charity working to save species from extinction. Established by author and conservationist, Gerald Durrell, in 1959, Durrell’s overall aim is for more diverse, beautiful and resilient natural landscapes in which species can thrive and people can enjoy a deeper connection with nature. Their approach concentrates on the most threatened wildlife in the most threatened places.