Siberian Express: Mission Accomplished

Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely have crossed Lake Baikal!

Running daily marathons would be incredible enough, but they've done it while toting provision-laden sleds through high winds; in arctic temperatures; across rugged frozen terrain. The Impossible2Possible team made the journey in just over 13 days, and in doing so, inspired thousands of students who followed the expedition.

In just a few weeks time, Ray will be joining us as a live speaker at TEDxOntarioEd. To say we're exited, would be an incredible understatement. To see what they endured, visit Impossible2Possible, or check out this video summary of the expedition:

Siberian Express Wrap-Up from GOi2P on Vimeo.

South Pole Quest

As proof of the ability to communicate from anywhere in the world to the world wide web, you and your students may be interested in following the exploits of Ray Zahab: ultra-marathoner. He was the first to run across the Sahara and is now poised to run an unimaginable event in "South Pole Quest".

This former smoker has founded "Impossible 2 Possible" where Ray and his team take on adventures to inspire young people to "protect this fragile planet and its people". His interview on "The Hour" with George Stroumboulopoulos gives great background on the story.


The Journey Begins ! from Nick G on Vimeo.