MAURO PROSPERI
There is a saying which describes well the athletic endeavours of Mauro Prosperi: "When there is a goal, even the
desert becomes a road." And that's how the Sahara's sun doesn't scare, being lost in a sand storm or running for miles
and miles solo.
Born in 1955, Mauro Prosperi is a whole “extreme” athlete. In 1984 he
was part of the modern pentathlon team which gained the Olympic
gold medal in Los Angeles. He is currently coach and sport trainer for
running, fencing, swimming, horse-riding and shooting. During his career,
he has achieved excellent results, by taking part in countless marathons
and ultramarathons.
In 1994 it was the turn of the desert ultramarathon run in Morocco, the
“Marathon des Sables”, that was an unbelievable experience leaving
Italy with bated breath: got lost due to a sandstorm, Prosperi was able
to survive for even ten days in very hard conditions, covering 299 km
before being rescued by a nomad shepherd family. The story regarding
that adventure and the techniques used to survive in such hostile
conditions ended up in a book and a documentary aired on worldwide
TV broadcasters.
Tregoo, alongside Mauro Prosperi, will provide support for his new endeavours: the circumnavigation of Sicily by kayak, solo
and in complete independence as well as the next Marathon des Sables.
wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauro_Prosperi
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VOLLEY TEAM
Extreme temperatures are one of the most formidable challenges for humans. But there are some athletes who look for
marathons in iced weather; they seek to challenge themselves and prove that with the right boost of energy you can do
everything.
Laura Trentani, orthopaedic doctor, and Roberto Ragazzi, professional
in the field of rehabilitation medicine, are athletes who always face
peaks and extreme temperatures. Partners in life and adventure, under
the name of Volley Team, they have covered thousands of kilometers in
challenging places, from the Svalbard to Alaska, from Norway to
Lapland and passing through Ecuador and Iceland.
On February 2015, the Volley Team will make a new great endeavour:
the Yukon Arctic Ultra. It is the coldest challenge in the world, due to 160
kilometres among the Arctic’s glaciers, from Whitehorse to Braeburn in
the Yukon Territory of Canada. First of all, an endeavour to challenge
themselves and their resistance, to be performed in independence and
extreme conditions by melting the ice to quench their thirst and
sleeping among ices, under the stars at -40°C.
Tregoo will give support by providing them with the necessary technical
equipment, so they will take advantage of extra energy for their headlamps (since they will always travel in the dark) and
their GPS device. They will use a Tregoo Solar Power Station 10-50 and two Lizard 50 Power Packs as backup solutions.
arcticultra.de
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ROBERT HEWETSON
Challenging the sea, living solo adventures on kayak, paddling for thousands of miles based just on own resources and
the best technology. This is Robert Hewetson, this is the spirit that Tregoo Extreme supports.
Engineer and passionate about adventurous trips on board of his kayak,
Robert Hewetson is one of the bravest athletes the sea has ever seen. In
2012 he covered 1650 km by kayak from Durban to Capetown, solo
and without support.
Robert is going to undertake a more audacious expedition: 4700km
from the coastline of Mozambique up to Angola. He will be the first
human to plough through the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, a
trip that will last 6 months.
The route is likely to be full of obstacles and dangers, such as strong
winds, big surf, deserted beaches and areas populated by wildlife.
Great endeavours request a top quality resistant and reliable
equipment. For this reason, Tregoo will provide technical support to
power the instruments used by Robert Hewetson (GPS and satphone primarily) thanks to the ThinLight Solar Panels and
Gecko 120 Power Pack.
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GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Indiana Jones hat, humanitarian purpose and sense of adventure. Three elements which characterize the last
expedition in Africa carried on by the members of the GRA. The old machete is replaced by advanced and innovative
equipment. The Tregoo Solar Power Stations support our partners.
Geographical Research Association (GRA) is an international
organization, which was born with the aim to support any group,
association or deserving thinker, by providing them all the necessary
means to carry on studies and researches, so that they can reach their
goals. GRA manages geographical exploration in unknown or remote
areas, can be partner in conducting researches in numerous issues with
innovative techniques. It can offer its cooperation for the realization of
the relevant projects which aim to life protection and to creating new
resources. Tregoo has provided Solar Power Stations to a GRA team ,
which will leave in early August 2014 for Africa, where they will create
some infrastructures necessary to some Congo local communities.
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STEP BY STEP
Mountaineering requests practice and a reliable equipment. The three group members of the Step By Step Project are
the key players of great endeavours, from Kilimanjaro to the peak of Muztagh-Ata. 7546 meters of adventure and
bravery, step by step... over the top!
Philanthropy, adventure and sharing are the pillars of the project Step
by Step: mountaineering expeditions around the world, starting points in
the humanitarian and environmental awareness. The first "step" was
held last year in September 2013, the team has faced three of the
highest peaks on the continent from 5.895m Kilimanjaro, the roof of
Africa, Mount Meru in Tanzania through 4.566m and Mount Kenya,
4.985m in Kenya: a number of dormant volcanoes of rare beauty. The
project has given way to a fundraising to support the purchase of
equipment for the preparation of the operating room of the hospital
Ikelu in Tanzania, a humanitarian mission supported by the Association
Pamoja.
This year the team has expanded: as well as Martino Occhi, from
Vallecamonica, the consortium will be enriched by two friends, Alex
Salvadori from Val Rendena and Tiziano Vanzetta from Val di Fiemme. Together, in July 2014, they will face a Chinese giant,
Muztagh-Ata, 7.546 meters, the highest peak in the world fully accessible by ski mountaineering. The team will be equipped
with Solar Power Stations Tregoo 10-50.
stepbystepproject.org
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NICO VALSESIA
“Fatigue does not exist” for our extreme partner. Cyclist and runner, our tireless Italian athlete is awareabout the truth
“The more energy you have the farther you can go”. With solar benefits, next target is over the horizon.
Born in 1971, Nico Valsesia lives in Borgomanero, Novara, where he runs
a shop and organizes cycling tours and extreme cycling worldwide. Ski
instructor, runner, trailer, cyclist, creator and organizer of races, true to
the motto "Fatigue does not exist", Nico has collected over the years a
long series of extreme feats of all kinds, gathering - along with sporting
success – lots of supporters including some VIP’s like Giovanni Storti from
the comical trio Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo or Aldo Rock from Radio
DeeJay. His endeavours include: 4 participations into the RAAM - Race
Across America, with a 2nd place in 2006 (best Italian ever) and a 5th
place in 2011; record for the ascent of the highest volcano in the world,
Ojos del Salado in Chile in 2006; non-stop crossing of the plateau of
Bolivia Salar de Uyuni, 3,600 meters above sea level, in 2012; 1st place
overall with a record Urbantrail of Brescia in 2013, 3rd place overall
Marathon trail Meridian Isla del Hierro (Canary Islands) in 2014; a world record Genoa / Mont Blanc bike / run 316 km in
16h35 ', in 2013. Among its organizational activities various Trail races: Feneratrail 2009-2010; Toubkaltrail, Morocco 2009,
2010; Vialatteatrail, Sestriere (night race on snow in 2009, 2010, 2012). Founder and Technical Director of Red Bull K3 (Italy),
the world's first triple-kilometer vertical (climbing over 3,000 meters in altitude in km) taking place on August 2nd, 2014.
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ANDREA PENDIBENE
The forces of Nature faced by our Tregoo Extreme leader. The brave Italian sailor reached his victories also thanks to
the Tregoo Solar Panels during the prestigious Italian Championship boat races.
Born in 1981, with an extreme passion for the sea: in June 2000 he
graduates at the Nautical State School in Viareggio, and in 2001
receives two Masters degrees in Marine Studies: at the Marine Faculty in
Southampton, UK, and at the Delft University for Technology in the
Netherlands. Two years later he graduates in Yacht Design for
recreational craft, with a dissertation written in cooperation with the
Vismara Studio in Viareggio. In 2004 with the boat SUI-355 he starts
Minitransats racing and in just three years, in 2007, he becomes the
youngest Italian to finish the Transat 650 race. In the same year he also
wins the Italian Championship and enters the top 84 sailors ranking list. In
2008 he gets his second university degree in Engineering and a new
boat: ITA 520. With this boat, Andrea wins the Italian Championship Mini
6.50 Class, ending the year as third worldwide in the class. He has
enrolled in the sailing team of the Italian Navy (MARIVELA) since July 2011. Andrea Pendibene is currently racing the Italian
Championship 2014 with brilliant results, and preparing for the Vendée Globe 2015. ITA 520 is equipped with TREGOO TL 40
and TL40S Solar Panels, providing the boat with endless energy.
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