AMAZON 5000 - for the Cure The Impossible Possible Journey A 5000 mile expedition across the South America Continent and along the brutal Andes, the mystical Amazon River, and its dense jungle from the Pacific Ocean to the Amazon mouth in Brazil. Mickey Grosman, a cancer survivor, will trek 800 miles by foot along the Andes highlands and 4200 Amazon river miles by canoe for about 12 months - promoting an awareness to the war against cancer and inspiring cancer patients to continue their fight despite unwavering obstacles. By setting a personal example Mickey will push for new limits, making the Impossible possible. Expedition target date is April 4, 2012
From the snowcap glaciers of the Andes at 16,500 feet altitude, down to the remote jungle of the Amazon basin at about sea level, ECO PLANET ADVENTURES are all about daily challenges: On Levels 2 and 3 the team does a fair amount of extreme expeditions, some of which includes hiking 10 miles a day in dense jungle environment mainly over rough terrain. Other activities include mountain climbing, off-road mountain biking, white water rafting and rappelling of waterfall cascades some of which reach as high as 300 feet. They maneuver their ways along the Amazon Basin Rivers by using primitive dugout canoes and self-built Balsa rafts. They practice jungle survival skills as they interact with the remote Amazonian indigenous tribes and encounter endless wildlife, fauna and flora the rainforest offers. Anacondas, Jaguars, Monkeys, Piranhas and toucans are only few to mention.
Eco-Planet Adventures runs Xtreme Challenge Expeditions in the AMAZON, Ecuador, where outdoor and multisport enthusiasts from around the world find the most unique playground to achieve there adventure vacation dream.
SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE ADVENTURER! Here are Amazon 5000 candidates for the A5K expedition team presented here one by one.... in their own words. Tell us who you think should make the cut? Who you believe will endure the harsh environment this epic adventure provides? Mickey will rely on your opinion in making his decision. Post your comment on Amazon 5000 page: http://www.facebook.com/Amazon5000