The Goliath Expedition

Upon arrival in Anadyr, 17th March 2007, Karl and Dimitri had their GPS’s, satphones and emergency beacons seized by the authorities. They have since had their GPS’s returned, however there is a possibility that the makes of the other items have not previously been ‘officially’ imported into Russia. So far attempts to find any government [...]

At last we are able to report that Karl is back in Russia and preparing to
begin the second half of his walk. Dimitri Kieffer, his companion from the
Bering Straits crossing, flew to Russia with him and they will be walking
the first leg, to Yakutsk, together. The initial plan had been to start the
walk in early [...]

The last update stated that Karl anticipated returning to Russia around the start of January 2007. Unfortunately, and almost inevitably, there have been problems in obtaining the special permits required for the Chukotka region of Siberia. However, things do now seem to be moving on that front, although it will still be mid to late [...]

It has been decided that Karl will walk the next 1,600 mile leg, down from Uelen to Magadan, with Dimitri Kieffer, his companion on the Bering Straits crossing. Dimitri was planning to walk that route anyway and then cycle across Russia. Walking together they will be able to share the substantial costs for this leg. [...]

6 October 2006
At long last we have something for the ‘latest update. Our apologies for the slow turnover of Expedition news, however the last update basically covered it all. Karl is now back in Fairbanks and continues to busily work away at obtaining the passes and permits required for his next leg across the Chukotka [...]

9th June 2006
After sorting out all that he could in Alaska Karl has flown down to Colombia to spend the summer with Catty. While there he has a good deal of organising to do, planning various routes for the winter, renewing visas and obtaining the special permits required for the Chukotka region. There’s also equipment [...]

26th May 2006
Karl and Dimitri have at last made it back to Alaska after experiencing some problems trying recover their equipment from Lavrentiya to Anadyr. There is also some equipment which was left behind in Wales that needs moving back to Fairbanks. Karl will then have to carry out a thorough kit check to assess [...]

17th May 2006
Karl and Dimitri are still Anadyr attempting to have their equipment, which is still in Lavrentiya, flown down to join them. It’s just a question of paperwork at the moment and the fact that there aren’t many flights between the two towns. Once they have all the equipment they will then be free [...]

5th May 2006
Karl and Dimitris’ appeal hearing was heard at the court in Anadyr on 5th April May. It was decided at that time that the initial deportation order should be overturned. K & D will now be allowed to walk through Russia. It is believed that once they have retrieved the equipment held by [...]

1st May 2006
Well, at last K&D have managed to make it down to Anadyr. Last Friday they got just 10 minutes’ notice and quickly found themselves saying goodbye to Lavrentiya. I received a short e-mail from Karl stating they were busy sorting out accommodation and speaking to the media. He is somewhat concerned at leaving [...]