Nah, too much complex machinery help. A rowboat is just some wood to sit in and a paddle to push against the water, not a system of wheels and chains designed to move faster with less effort.
Your argument is different from moving under your own power. Still, i think you’re drawing arbitrary lines for a challenge. Because a boat also enables you to move faster with less effort.
Yes, actually.
He crossed the Bering Strait into Russia when it was frozen, but due to geopolitics he had to swim across the Caspian.
That’s not walking!
His rule was “no transportation” since he knew he’d probably have to swim some parts.
I’m just amazed he made it through the Darien Gap
I would have allowed rowboats, personally. It’s still moving under your own power.
Me too but I admire his commitment. He didn’t even want to use assistive bouyancy.
With this logic, he could have bicycled.
Nah, too much complex machinery help. A rowboat is just some wood to sit in and a paddle to push against the water, not a system of wheels and chains designed to move faster with less effort.
Your argument is different from moving under your own power. Still, i think you’re drawing arbitrary lines for a challenge. Because a boat also enables you to move faster with less effort.
Frankly even shoes do that.
I mean, it’s sticking a piece of wood in the water and pushing. Stone Age tech. A bicycle is far beyond that.