The 2014 has been an excellent year for adventure sports in Peru; both collective and individual. At the national team level, our country has achieved sporting successes to highlight and be proud of. Undoubtedly, this is evidence that we are growing and that we have been blessed with a rich and unlimited geography for the practice of any outdoor sport.
For our community, it is a joy to be part of the growth of these sports. We witness the increase in sporting events, the practice of new sports, the development of new circuits, the intensity of our athletes, and especially the unity experienced among all our members. Therefore, we wanted to summarize what the year 2014 was for our DE AVENTURA community.
Trekking: Here we saw adventures in more than 10 different cities: From ascents to Cerro Mokará in Tacna to hikes to Santa Ana waterfalls in Piura. One of the main Trekking adventures this year lasted 15 days and covered from Lake Titicaca to Volcán Misti, a very tough challenge without a doubt. We cannot forget the adventures in Huaraz, Cusco, Lima, and Huancayo, where many athletes are put to the test.
Cycling: Whether downhill, cross country, enduro or freestyle, this is one of the sports with the greatest development today. Many races, events, trainings, clubs, and above all countless cyclists make it one of the most practiced sports in Peru. This year, the big winner, both nationally and internationally, was Sebastián Alfaro, who competed in the MTB world championship finishing 4th in his category. It is worth mentioning the Reto Amazon Mountain Bike cycling rally in Tarapoto, a spectacular adventure in a city ideal for this sport.
Canoeing: This year we not only enjoyed classic canoeing on rivers but also other rowing modalities such as Va’a (Polynesian Canoes) or SUP (Stand Up Paddle); both rowing modalities suitable for rafts and surfboards respectively. Lunahuana was one of the areas with the highest number of visits during the year for canoeing. Followed by the Chili, Mayo, and Perené Rivers, where kayaking and canoeing are widely practiced.
Climbing: In 2014, we really climbed high. Our members climbed walls, rocks, and even snowy peaks like: Huandoy, Coropuna, Ausangate, and Alpamayo. More and more climbers in Peru are emerging, many start as amateurs and improve by climbing ideal spots like Hatun Machay, Vichuya, Antacocha, among others. And as everything that goes up must come down, there was also rappelling this year, this is one of the winning photos of the De Aventura rappelling contest in Huarochirí.
Sandboarding: Toromata and Huacachina, two dunes that we will all remember for their incredible descents and magical sunsets. Many riders are forming clubs and groups, consolidating the growth of Sandboarding and the care of the areas where it is practiced. This was demonstrated in our GoPro contest, as the winning adventure was precisely about this sport.
Other sports, such as paragliding, bungee jumping, surfing among others, have completed our adventure in 2014. These sports are definitely addictive and full of adrenaline. We assure you that one does not return the same after experiencing them. Talking about surfing this year means talking about titles and champions, about our national team and our champion Anelí Gomez, we can only thank them for bringing the name of our country high. And on our part, let's continue to promote these sports that bring us so much satisfaction.
For our community, it is a joy to be part of the growth of these sports. We witness the increase in sporting events, the practice of new sports, the development of new circuits, the intensity of our athletes, and especially the unity experienced among all our members. Therefore, we wanted to summarize what the year 2014 was for our DE AVENTURA community.
Trekking: Here we saw adventures in more than 10 different cities: From ascents to Cerro Mokará in Tacna to hikes to Santa Ana waterfalls in Piura. One of the main Trekking adventures this year lasted 15 days and covered from Lake Titicaca to Volcán Misti, a very tough challenge without a doubt. We cannot forget the adventures in Huaraz, Cusco, Lima, and Huancayo, where many athletes are put to the test.
Cycling: Whether downhill, cross country, enduro or freestyle, this is one of the sports with the greatest development today. Many races, events, trainings, clubs, and above all countless cyclists make it one of the most practiced sports in Peru. This year, the big winner, both nationally and internationally, was Sebastián Alfaro, who competed in the MTB world championship finishing 4th in his category. It is worth mentioning the Reto Amazon Mountain Bike cycling rally in Tarapoto, a spectacular adventure in a city ideal for this sport.
Canoeing: This year we not only enjoyed classic canoeing on rivers but also other rowing modalities such as Va’a (Polynesian Canoes) or SUP (Stand Up Paddle); both rowing modalities suitable for rafts and surfboards respectively. Lunahuana was one of the areas with the highest number of visits during the year for canoeing. Followed by the Chili, Mayo, and Perené Rivers, where kayaking and canoeing are widely practiced.
Climbing: In 2014, we really climbed high. Our members climbed walls, rocks, and even snowy peaks like: Huandoy, Coropuna, Ausangate, and Alpamayo. More and more climbers in Peru are emerging, many start as amateurs and improve by climbing ideal spots like Hatun Machay, Vichuya, Antacocha, among others. And as everything that goes up must come down, there was also rappelling this year, this is one of the winning photos of the De Aventura rappelling contest in Huarochirí.
Sandboarding: Toromata and Huacachina, two dunes that we will all remember for their incredible descents and magical sunsets. Many riders are forming clubs and groups, consolidating the growth of Sandboarding and the care of the areas where it is practiced. This was demonstrated in our GoPro contest, as the winning adventure was precisely about this sport.
Other sports, such as paragliding, bungee jumping, surfing among others, have completed our adventure in 2014. These sports are definitely addictive and full of adrenaline. We assure you that one does not return the same after experiencing them. Talking about surfing this year means talking about titles and champions, about our national team and our champion Anelí Gomez, we can only thank them for bringing the name of our country high. And on our part, let's continue to promote these sports that bring us so much satisfaction.
We hope that 2014 has been a good year for all our Adventurers; and we hope that this 2015 brings us many more adventures.
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