Pelayo Life Challenge

At TREX Exploring, we transform adventure into a driving force for change. Since 2015, the Pelayo Vida Challenge leads to five women who have overcome cancer to face extreme expeditions, demonstrating that life does not stop after illness.

For a year, the participants prepare themselves physically and emotionally, share their stories on social media and in the media, and star in a documentary which highlights the importance of early detection, research and healthy habits.

With eleven editions, the Challenge has achieved international recognition and inspired thousands of people, creating a community committed to the fight against women's cancer.

Figures

ROI (Millions)

The Challenge generates a huge return for brands, and it continues to grow.

Impacts (Millions)

Millions of people have already connected with the project around the world.

News generated

Significant media coverage, with ever-increasing coverage.

Costa Rica 2025

From coast to coast, through jungles, rivers, and mountains, this expedition is a journey of pure adventure and determination. Braving the wet, mud, and elements, these women embody the spirit of self-improvement and connection with nature that defines every TREX Exploring challenge.

Antarctica 2024

A challenge at the end of the world that reflects the essence of TREX Exploring: exploring the impossible. Five women cross the Drake Passage and reach Antarctica to prove that, even after overcoming cancer, you can conquer any horizon.

Patagonia 2023

Amidst ice, rock, and snow-capped peaks, five women face one of the harshest environments on the planet. A physically and mentally demanding adventure that embodies the spirit of self-improvement and connection with nature that guides every TREX Exploring project.

Jordan 2022

A journey through deserts, mountains, canyons, and oceans, this expedition challenges the limits of the body and mind. A transformative journey in an ancient environment that reaffirms the power of personal challenge as a driver of change, the core of TREX Exploring.

66 North 2021

Heading toward the Arctic Circle, this nautical voyage tests your endurance in the face of cold, solitude, and the ocean. A journey where adversity becomes strength, reflecting TREX Exploring's commitment to life-changing experiences.

Tour of Spain 2020

A sea expedition to reconnect with what's essential in uncertain times. Sailing off the coast of Spain, this edition represents collective resilience and the ability to move forward together, key values that define TREX Exploring's social vision.

Andes 2019

From the white desert of the Salar de Uyuni to the highest peaks in Bolivia, this expedition combines mountain biking and mountaineering in their purest form. A testament to how physical challenge and social inspiration can go hand in hand, as TREX Exploring promotes.

Annapurna Bike 2018

In the heart of the Himalayas, five women travel more than 300 kilometers on mountain bikes at extreme altitudes. An odyssey of effort, beauty, and purpose that connects with TREX Exploring's mission to bring the sport to transformative places.

Polar 2017

An expedition at -35°C without external assistance, where every step on the ice is an act of determination. In an inhospitable landscape, these women demonstrate that overcoming challenges has no limits, in line with the human impact that drives TREX Exploring.

Transatlantic 2016

Crossing the Atlantic by sail, this edition pays tribute to the pioneers of sailing. An oceanic odyssey that represents the courage to dare, navigate the uncertain, and forge new paths, like every challenge promoted by TREX Exploring.

Kilimanjaro 2015

Ascending the roof of Africa is more than a summit: it's an inner journey. This first edition of the challenge marks the beginning of a legacy where adventure, culture, and transformation intersect, as in every TREX Exploring project.

Directors

Carlos Martínez

Costa Rica 2025

Paula Gonzalvo

Antarctica 2024

Rocío Monteoliva

Patagonia 2023

Luis Pablo García

Jordan 2022

Pilar Casares

66 North 2021

Angela Pumariega

Tour of Spain 2020

Rosa Fernández

Andes 2019

Miguel Silvestre

Annapurna Bike 2018

Ramón Larramendi

Polar 2017

Diego Fructuoso

Transatlantic 2016

Ismael Santos

Kilimanjaro 2015

"A decade celebrating life. It's a message to women with cancer in an extraordinary sporting challenge."

Marca

"The challenge of five female cancer survivors headed to Antarctica."

ABC

"An unprecedented expedition for the 10th anniversary of the Pelayo Vida Challenge: Destination Antarctica."

Expansión

"Five cancer survivors conquer Patagonia."

La Razón

"Ten years of challenging limits: the Pelayo Vida Challenge celebrates his legacy with a tribute to self-improvement."

El Español

"The Pelayo Vida Challenge is already in Antarctica. Very few of us are lucky enough to have been here."

Cadena SER

"We spoke with five women facing the second challenge of their lives. The first was overcoming cancer."

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Pelayo Life Challenge

A decade of adventures

10th anniversary commemorative book

Ten years, ten expeditions and hundreds of unforgettable moments. From the summit of Kilimanjaro to the frozen lands of Antarctica, courageous women have defied their own limits and proved that life after cancer can be a great adventure. This commemorative book captures a decade of challenges, emotions and unforgettable moments that celebrate their strength, their struggle and their legacy.