This clip follows hardcore US adventure-racers Team YogaSlackers as they attempt to tame Patagonia. Expect illness, injuries and makeshift rafts, plus sideways rain and brrrr-cold conditions. Sounds like a typical British bank holiday Monday tbh. Dunno what they’re moaning about!

These hardy North Dakota bad-asses have tackled the race four times, but all agreed that 2013 was by far the worst year of the lot. But thanks to some touching teamwork and serious bonding, the crew managed to stagger over the finish line, placing an impressive third.

This vid is a great demonstration of how good teammates can drive you onwards and upwards, even when you’ve just spent the last ten minutes bloiking your guts up behind a bush.

ECUADOR ADVENTURE RACE STATS

Race length: From 520km to 1112km depending on route

Disciplines: Trekking, climbing and related rope work, kayaking, mountain biking, and backcountry navigation

Teams: Four people, mixed sex

Ranking: First to cross the finish line wins

Training commitment levels: Six months at eight hours per week

Mad enough to take part? Visit the Patagonia Expedition Race website for more info