You may be training for a marathon or heading out on some runs in preparation for your trek to Everest Base Camp. In the summer months it is important to keep cool in heat. Check out our tips.
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Having worked as an ICO last year in Tanzania supporting all our Kilimanjaro challengers Lucy has taken the time to tell us all about to what to expect when you arrive in Tanzania to take on the tallest free standing mountain in the world.
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Liam Welch who took on Kilimanjaro in 2016 tells us all about his experience. Read about each day in detail.
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Kilimanjaro is 6 days of trekking. 4 days walking up and 2 days down. Here is some advice for you to take on board before heading out to Tanzania.
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Over the last 4 years we've grown into the UK’s largest student charity challenge company, provided thousands of life-changing adventures and raised millions for charities all over the world. We’re making a difference to people’s lives, and we’re able to do it because of our inspiring students.
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Watching your loved ones go away on significant adventure for the first time can be a daunting process. So we've put together our top tips on how to keep updated. But before you begin reading please remember our top rule here at Choose a Challenge:
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It’s now coming up to our favourite time of year: Departures! Seeing all of our wonderful students heading out on their adventures, looking a little nervous but very excited is always such a treat for us. And it’s even better seeing them all come back with beaming smiles and some amazing photos too
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There is a banging on the tent. “Go away” I mumble. It’s pitch black, freezing cold and certainly not a time to be awake. The banging continues and all of a sudden I remember where I am. Barafu Camp, 4673m above sea level. Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. It’s 23.00. I went to bed at 19.30. For someone who enjoys a solid 8 hours sleep a night, I’m not best pleased to be awoken, But it’s time to climb again. The final ascent towards the roof of Africa.
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e are so lucky to take participants to some of the most beautiful areas in the world, and Nepal is no exception. Located in the heart of the Himalayas it has captured the heart of many of the years, including our previous participants.
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