Make 2025 Your year of adventure...

General, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Morocco, NepalGuest User19 November 2024trekking, new year's resolutions, new year, adventure, hiking, Kilimanjaro, everest base camp, morocco high atlas, wanderlust, machu picchu trek, exploreComment

Your Ultimate Trek Training Guide

All of our treks vary in terms of height, distance and climate. What they do have in common is that they'll all be more enjoyable with a bit of training - so how do you train?

China, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Morocco, NepalDan Quille11 September 2024trekking, training, china, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, everest base camp, moroccoComment

Small Beginnings On A Big Mountain - How Choose A Challenge was born

The story of our company starts with Kilimanjaro. In fact, it starts with two Kilimanjaros: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, and Kilimanjaro Lager, a cold, bubbly and refreshing beverage that shares the famous mountain’s moniker. And it was whilst drinking a bottle (or possibly two…) of said Kilimanjaro lager, perched on cheap plastic garden chairs in a small village on the slopes of the mountain that my Co-founder Charles Milton and I came up with the idea that was to become Choose a Challenge.

Kilimanjaro, GeneralDan Quille2 February 2023Kilimanjaro, Choose a Challenge, hiking, TrekkingComment

Have you heard about the plastic bag ban in Tanzania?

Everything you need to know about the plastic ban in Tanzania, as well as some useful tips to help you store some of your personal items and adapt your packing strategy.

KilimanjaroGuest User28 November 2019kit, KilimanjaroComment

Kilimanjaro: Why I Climbed it Twice

Our very own Sam has headed out to Tanzania twice for the climb. Here, he answers our questions all about his return to Kili.

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Trek Training: How Do I Fit It In?

Training for your trek ahead of time is crucial in ensuring you have the best possible time whilst you’re away, but we know that all our participants have plenty of other commitments to balance alongside their challenge preparations. Here, we’ve pulled together a couple of our top tips for helping you fit training into your everyday life.

China, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Morocco, Nepal, Three PeaksGuest User11 January 2019china, moro, morocco, everest base camp, Kilimanjaro, Machu PicchuComment

Everything You Need to Know About: Tanzania

This blog includes an extremely concise fact-file on the in-country experience. You can find out a little bit about the culture in Tanzania as well as its history. There's some information on what it's like in Moshi and a few pointers on the trek itself.

KilimanjaroGuest User24 July 2018Kilimanjaro, trekkingComment

A Trekker's Guide to Personal Hygiene

Staying hygienic whilst trekking can at times be extremely difficult. It's something that isn't often overtly spoken about, and which isn't the most comfortable topic of conversation. However, it is extremely important, and so I decided it would be helpful to provide some advice to keep you as fresh, tidy and hygienic as possible whilst on your challenge.

TrekkingGuest User20 July 2018trekking, Kilimanjaro, Machu PicchuComment

Kilimanjaro: A trek and so much more

Reaching Uhuru Peak was an unforgettable experience, but I often feel that too much emphasis is put on this aspect of the challenge. People often overlook what else the Kilimanjaro challenge has to offer, besides the trek itself. Let me show you why else you should consider signing up…

KilimanjaroGuest User13 July 2018KilimanjaroComment

Tanzania: Safari & Zanzibar

You have until 31st January 2019 to add our incredible Safari & Zanzibar extension trip to your Kilimanjaro trek. Here's what it's all about...

Dan Quille9 January 2018KilimanjaroComment

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