Woman Learns to Skate for 100-Mile Mongolian Ice Race

Anya Eames, a 51-year-old from Gloucestershire, is preparing for the grueling Mongol 100 event, a 100-mile race across the frozen Lake Khuvsgul in Mongolia. This extreme challenge requires participants to skate or walk the distance, camping on the ice in temperatures that can reach -30°C. Eames had to learn to ice skate for this undertaking, practicing over recent weeks with specialized boots that can be adapted for trekking in snow. The race emphasizes environmental respect, with strict regulations against spilling any liquids on the sacred lake. Competitors are monitored by Mongolian guides on horseback, with support vehicles also present. This is not Eames's first extreme charity endeavor; she previously completed an Arctic trek with huskies and an Arctic ski challenge, raising significant funds for youth charities. Her efforts have supported local youth centers, providing safe spaces for children. Eames aims to raise money for Increase the Peace and the Great Western Air Ambulance through this event.