Wings of Survival Expedition

Rewilding minds and Hearts across the world’s flyways

Our Mission

A first of its kind race with nature, blending science, education and community into storytelling for impact. By portraying the wonder of bird migration through the human lens, we explore our relationship to fellow species, discover our role in the web of life and empower the next generation of flyway heroes.

  • Expedition leader | PhD Global Change Ecology | Scientist & Lecturer | Royal Canadian Geographical Society fellow | The Explorers Club member (MI’12) | Scientific Exploration Society fellow | IUCN CEC, WCPA & WCPA TBC SG member | Global Sustainable Sport ambassador | Athlete Media Group ambassador | Impact endurance athlete

    contact: timm.dobert@gmail.com

  • Canada’s first female decathlete | Former international track & field athlete | Ironman athlete | Personal Trainer | 7 Summits Snacks co-founder | Women of Vision award recipient | EcoAthlete champion | Global Sustainable Sport ambassador | Athlete Media Group ambassador | Mum

    contact: leannacarriere@gmail.com

The Expedition

A 30,000km, 9-month cycling and packrafting traverse of the Pacific Americas Flyway, emulating the extraordinary journeys of migratory birds, from the remote reaches of Alaska’s High Arctic to the extreme lands of Patagonia.

The Film

The Wings of Survival film is an international co-production currently in development. For partnership inquiries and exclusive content contact Moving Artistry Productions.

our ImpacT

connecting 6 continents across 3 flyways

1. We are storytellers – explore our diverse media features.

2. We are film producers – watch our teaser and demo.

3. We are plant-based athletes – learn about our ground-breaking research.

4. We are athletes for nature – join us as a partner with purpose.

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We are thrilled to have this study from our cross-Canada ride published by @healthnut_sarah and @drcarlaprado team! This study suggests that a plant-based diet may be feasible to prevent substantial body composition changes despite high, sustained
Water is life — for birds, for people, for the planet. Across the Pacific Americas Flyway, clean and connected waterways are vital for migratory birds to rest, feed, and survive their epic journeys. Through Wings of Survival, we’ll be cy
We’re honoured to join the Pacific Americas Flyway Youth Forum (Nov 7-9, online) hosted by Youth Engaged in Wetlands, where we’ll share our Wings of Survival story — highlighting how educating and empowering youth is a key pillar of
Grasslands store nearly a third of Earth’s carbon, support countless species, and sustain migratory birds that connect continents. Yet, they’re among the most threatened ecosystems on the planet. #WingsOfSurvival #CyclingForConservation
Sometimes the most unexpected places take your breath away. Canadian Grasslands this summer🚴‍♀️🚴 Photo taken by @bill_ault04 @northernlatitudescanada #WingsOfSurvival #AthletesForNature #ExploreToProtect #Grasslands #CyclingAdventure #Natur
Super excited to share our story on The Adventure Sports Podcast! 🎧 @adventuresportspodcast We dive into the heart of Wings of Survival — a 30,000 km ride from Alaska to Patagonia following the migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway. 🌎 T