Plucked from lecture theatres from around the UK; placed into a small, dark, damp hut somewhere in North Wales – 20 brave students gathered. Eight of the best student white water kayakers that British Universities have to offer were selected and issued with their challenge:
Go on an expedition anywhere in the world; take your kayaks, explore, push yourselves and keep it British!
These eight students will take on the mighty rivers of The Altai Mountains in Siberia and Mongolia – where Kazakhstan, Russia, China and Mongolia unite, forming the foundations for The Four Borders Expedition 2007.
In the true sense of white water expedition kayaking, the students will be entirely self sufficient for many days on several different rivers. Battling down fierce, icy rivers often many days from civilization, in boats loaded with food and overnight camping gear, can be a dangerous and scary experience. Mistakes can be disastrous. Teamwork is essential.
The talented young team ranges from European Freestyle Kayak Champions to National Canoe Slalom Competitors. They have collectively paddled in over 15 different countries and on 6 different continents. They come from 7 universities and many only met for the first time at the selection weekend in November.
Please join us on our journey…
What made you chose Siberia and Mongolia? “The incredible scenery and huge, long stunning rivers. Although very unexplored by the British, Siberia is home to some incredible multi day remote rivers. Mongolia is a country that has a lure to it that seems to suit our desire to explore.”
Graham Milton, Trip Leader
How do you think the team will get on since most of them only met for the first time in November? “I have no doubt that were going to get on like a house on fire 
We are all like-minded and outgoing and I felt a real click with every member of the team.”
Sean Ziehm-Stephen
“…Perhaps we’ll have the odd tiff, which we can blog about in a Big Brother-stylee 
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Lowri Davies
