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Posted By: hannah on 10/03/2010 11:03
Places now available this May
Due to unforeseen cancellations, we now have a few places available on our Land’s End to John O’ Groats Cycle Challenge.
Dates: 4 - 16 May 2010
This is a cyclist’s dream, the classic challenge. If you’ve always wanted to do it and never made the leap, here’s your chance!
Or you may have been inspired recently by the efforts of David Walliams and his celebrity team who cycled from John O’Groats to Land’s End as a non-stop 4-day relay to raise money for Sport Relief. If they can do it, you can too!
Taking part in our trip means you cycle the full distance, but unlike the celebrities we do stop to sleep each night! We take 12 days to cycle approx 1000 miles, passing through some beautiful areas of the UK as we go. We provide all support, food and accommodation – all you need to do is pedal!
This is a very popular challenge and always books up months in advance! It’s very unusual to have places at this late stage, so grab the opportunity to cycle the length of Britain … and give yourself the most incredible sense of achievement in the process.
As always on our Open Challenges, you can pay your own costs and enjoy your personal challenge without having to reach a specified fundraising target. |
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Posted By: hannah on 09/02/2010 04:33
We would like to reassure you that Discover Adventure Peru Treks later this year are highly unlikely to be affected in any way by the recent bad weather conditions in Peru.
Heavy rains since 22 January have caused landslides and flooding throughout the Sacred Valley around Cuzco, including Aguas Calientes, the village beneath Machu Picchu. Many roads are currently closed, as is the rail link to Machu Picchu which was badly damaged. At this stage the authorities are estimating that it could take up to 2 months to fully repair the damage.
Our first trip of the season departs in May and both Discover Adventure and our ground agents in Cuzco, with whom we are in regular contact, are confident that everything affecting our itinerary will be cleared and repaired in good time.
PeruRail is prioritising the repair of a length of track from Aguas Calientes towards Ollantaytambo, which would allow passengers to transfer to small buses for their onward journey to Cuzco, via Ollantaytambo. This is very similar to the way Discover Adventure trips work currently, so will cause minimal change if still in operation by May.
This area of Peru often sees landslides around this time of the year (the peak of the rainy season, which lasts from November to April) and the Inca Trail area itself is always closed throughout February for annual maintenance.
Tourists and trekkers are vital to Peru’s economy and there is no doubt that the authorities are doing their utmost to repair the damage before the start of the main trekking season. Relief efforts are continuing and clean-up and repair operations are already well underway.
We have very close links with several community projects in Peru and many of our trekkers bring clothing or other items to give to the local people. We will be working with our ground operators to see what worthwhile help we can give this year, and it may be that we can direct our help towards those most affected by the landslides. We’ll update everyone booked on our trips nearer the time.
For further detail about our spectacular trek through remote mountain villages in the Peruvian Andes, culminating in a visit to Machu Picchu, click here > > |
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Posted By: sam on 28/01/2010 05:07
Join us for an 80-mile cycle weekend around the chalk downs of South Wiltshire, perfect for boosting your confidence or re-focusing your training programme!
Designed for those who have booked on a main challenge and want to gauge their fitness, we will offer riding technique tips and some basic bike maintenance skills over the 2 days, as well testing you on plenty of different gradients.
If you think South Wiltshire is flat, you will think differently by the end of your weekend with us!
The price is £149, discounted to £129 if you have already booked your challenge, or book it at the same time you sign up to your main challenge.
Dates: 17 - 18 April and 17 – 18 July 2010
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Posted By: sam on 07/01/2010 12:51
Due to popular demand both of our Land's End to John O'Groats challenges in May and August 2010 are now full.
However, we have now successfully confirmed a new date: 28 September - 10 October 2010. Book now >>
We are operating a waiting list for both May and August departures if you can only do these dates.
To secure your place on the waiting list or find out more about the new departure just email us at info@discoveradventure.com; alternatively contact Mark Henson on 01722 718444. |
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Posted By: hannah on 04/01/2010 04:55
Over the past 5 years Discover Adventure has operated trekking and cycling challenges promoted by Skyline Events. Charities and participants had peace of mind that – irrespective of signing up directly through us or through Skyline - the quality of the trip and the challenge experience would be the same.
As of 2010, we are no longer running Skyline challenges. It’s especially important that customers who have completed previous challenges are aware of this change as every operator has its own way of running trips.
Discover Adventure was founded in 1994 and has been one of the main providers of challenges for charities on a worldwide basis ever since. Over this period we have gained invaluable experience, and our in-depth knowledge and expertise has gained us industry-wide respect and a huge proportion of repeat customers. We also offer the best deal financially, with a cost to income ratio of 40:60 on all Open Challenges. That means your charity retains more of your fundraising than through trips run by other operators.
If you have any queries about this please contact us on info@discoveradventure.com |
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Posted By: hannah on 08/12/2009 11:44
Bookings for our Kilimanjaro Treks in 2010 have been coming in thick and fast and there are only one or two places left on our spring and summer departures.
We've therefore added a BRAND NEW date this year:
27 August - 5 September
It's already booking up, so don't delay!
Our last autumn departure (29 Oct) does still have some places left, but if you want to trek the highest mountain in Africa for your chosen charity next year, we strongly recommend you get in touch to book NOW!
We climb Kilimanjaro using the Machame route, which ascends more gradually and allows for good, safe acclimatisation to the altitude.
We limit our group sizes to 30 trekkers for environmental and safety reasons.
Click here for information on our Kilimanjaro Treks, or email us on info@discoveradventure.com |
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Posted By: hannah on 08/12/2009 11:35
Take part in our Trek Training Weekend for only £99 when you book it at the same time as your main challenge!
Our Training Weekends are designed to help you prepare for your challenge mentally and physically, boost your confidence and get your training back on track!
We've had great feedback from trekkers this year, who've found it immensely helpful. Recent comments include:
"It was hard but a real eye-opener on what it will be like during our challenge. It also gave us the extra push to concentrate more on training. The leaders were amazing ... they could not have been more helpful and supportive."
For further information click here > > >
PS: Look out for our biking Training Weekends coming soon ... watch this space! |
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Posted By: hannah on 10/11/2009 12:01
Congratulations to Discover Adventure participant John Sandford-Hart, who took part in last month’s Kilimanjaro Trek for Help for Heroes and smashed his way into the Guinness Book of Records at the same time.
John is now the record-holder for the fastest ascent of Mt Kilimanjaro on crutches. He completed the climb in 4 days, 20 hours and 30 minutes, verified by Discover Adventure tour leaders.
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at 5895m; it is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
This is the first inclusion in the Guinness Book of Records we’re aware of on a Discover Adventure trip.
Every single challenge operated by Discover Adventure sees inspiring and heart-rending stories of determination and personal triumph by normal people.
If you are motivated to push your limits to raise money for a charity close to your heart, to commemorate loved ones or simply to achieve something out of the ordinary for yourself, get in touch now.
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Posted By: hannah on 02/11/2009 05:02
We’re very pleased to report that our most recent Kilimanjaro Trek, raising money for Help for Heroes, was a huge success. The group reached the summit (5895m) last Thursday.
Kilimanjaro is a popular challenge and all our trekkers this year deserve a huge pat on the back for their achievements! This group was notable, however, for including several severely-injured servicemen, including two lower leg amputees and one man blinded in action.
Also in the group were Help for Heroes co-founders Bryn and Emma Parry and their family, and Peta Todd, The Sun’s page 3 model, who also took part in the Battlefields Bike Ride operated by Discover Adventure last year. Read more in this BBC report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8332947.stm
This is not the first time Discover Adventure has supported fundraisers with disabilities: previous challengers include a tetraplegic hand-cyclist on a London to Paris challenge and a stroke victim who used a recumbent bike in Peru and Vietnam. A number of blind and deaf cyclists and trekkers, and participants suffering the debilitating effects of cancer, have also taken part in our trips.
“Fitness is important, but mental determination is fundamental on our trips,” says Discover Adventure’s Jonathan Bryan. “You can be the fittest person in a group but give up on Day 2. But if you keep telling yourself you can do it, you probably will. The most satisfying thing about leading fundraising challenges is seeing ordinary people achieve incredible things because of their motivation to support their charity and accomplish a goal.”
You can take part in any of our Open Challenges and raise money for Help for Heroes or any other charity of your choice. |
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Posted By: sam on 22/09/2009 12:59
Message to all clients, participants and individuals considering a Discover Adventure Challenge.
We continue to regularly check with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for the latest information regarding Swine Flu. In the event that the World Health Organisation or the FCO recommend against travel to any country we are operating challenges in we will immediately inform all individuals concerned.
Should you become ill whilst taking part in a Challenge, all Discover Adventure Leaders and Doctors responsible for your safety and well being have clear guidelines to follow.
Jonathan Bryan Managing Director
21st September 2009 |
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