Stage 1 was 930km and took 6 weeks and was from the border with Jordan to Madinah. I am supported by a great crew from Saudi Company MAD Adventures
Also with me is navigator, Alan Morrissey and our camels Juicy and Lulu.
How do I know it is a world-first? Of course, I cannot be 100% certain. However, here is the reasoning. Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 and although many people have crossed west to east or east to west and lots of parts of north to south we can find no records of a complete north to south crossing. It would be extremely difficult to do this on foot unsupported as there is simply not enough water. If you were crossing as a merchant or a soldier or a traveller you would have to have trucks or vehicles with you and so why would you walk every step? I am walking every step because I am taking it on as a challenge and an exploration. I am posting all garmin logs on the website.
Please follow along – I would love your company.