nature ~culture ~ adventure…
Pahang Darul Makmur, one of the biggest state in Peninsular Malaysia - known for its diversity of flora and fauna, its grueling terrain, its breathtaking waterfalls, its myriad of cultural practices and tantalizing culinary feasts offers immense potential for eco-tourism and adventure racing activities.
The ‘rakyat’ has always been close to the hearts of the Pahang Royal Family. The late Almarhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar has traveled to remote areas in Pahang by sampan, trekking on foot or on elephant to meet and listen to the people. There were fiestas at every stop to welcome the Sultan and his entourage. The Kuala Lipis – Pekan International Rafting competition is a re-creation of the route taken by the late HRH.
This has set a tradition which till today is followed by HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah, the Sultan of Pahang. In addition, HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah is known to enjoy nature, adventure and the outdoor. His picture depicting him being winched from a moving navy ship to another when he was the King clearly reflects his true self. Thus an adventure race known as Sultan Ahmad Shah International Eco Challenge was inaugurated and organized for the first time in 2008 on the beautiful island of Pulau Tioman in his honor. This inaugurated event was a resounding success and HRH in his speech in 2008 has proclaim that he would like to see this event being organized annually.
This year's event will be a special milestone for us as it is 5th consecutive year that this event was organized in Pulau Tioman.
- In 2008 the inaugurated event tested the endurance of the participants in running, mountain biking and canoeing,
- In 2009 the running endurance of the participants were tested over the jungle of both Tasik Bera and Pulau Tioman.
- In 2010 it was a running event off the beaten track with a theme to save the sea turtles of Pulau Tioman.
- For 2011, in conjunction with HRH Sultan Ahmad Shah 80th Birthday, we planned a special route to take participants to a idyllic kampung on the southern corner of Tioman called Kampung Nipah. It is here at Kampung Nipah that the late Al Marhum Sultan Sir Abu Bakar was said to have reside in the old days during his visit to Tioman.
To commemorate our 5th anniversary, this year's race will aptly be named " The 5th Race". As usual we have planned a special route off the beaten track in Tioman to test the endurance of the participants in what is considered " The toughest adventure race in South East Asia". So lets participate in this year's SAS International Eco-Challenge and join us in celebration of our special milestone on the beautiful island of Pulau Tioman. Special edition commemorative souvenirs will be given out to all participants in conjunction with this special event.
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