 He encountered challenges including sandstorms that at one point buried him; a crash that launched him through the Wall onto an ancient skeleton and broke three ribs; rain and hail storms, monsoons, and temperatures up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit.He traveled for 15–18 hours per day, covering 25–30 miles, and lost approximately 30 pounds over his three months in China.He and his five-man crew (who carried food and water in their Jeeps) would occasionally stay in a nearby town to refresh themselves.