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?
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It's back for 2019! Our legendary Content Competition will be opening in September, and we'll have £100 Cotswold Outdoors vouchers for the best photo, best video and best blog from our Summer trips.
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Who better to give you tips for your upcoming trek than the people who have tackled them head on; our wonderful past participants!
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Your trekking backpack is one of the most important pieces of kit you will take with you on your trek. But with so many options out there, it can be difficult to figure out what you really need and what is superfluous. We’ve boiled it all down into five key factors you should consider when shopping for your trekking backpack.
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We thought we’d put together a list of stocking fillers - not only to get you a great gift, but to also help you put together everything on your trek's kit list in preparation for next Summer.
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With the gorgeous Himalaya mountain range as a backdrop, Nepal, whilst remaining one of the poorest countries in the world, is undoubtedly rich in incredible scenery and the ancient heritage it implies.
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This fact file will sum up the best bits of Peru, compiling need-to-know information from those who have previously embarked on the challenge.
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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.
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We take the utmost care in organising our challenges to ensure they are as safe as possible; we only travel in mostly hassle-free countries, follow advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and use trusted ground suppliers. Whilst we endeavour to keep you as safe as we can, there are a few (common sense!) things you can do too to keep your challenge as risk-free and enjoyable as possible!
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