The charity trekking season is with us again! and as usual people are trying to beg, steal and borrow as much equipment as they can to keep down the costs for their chosen trek.
As someone who has recently done the three peaks in Tanzania, raising money for Children in Crisis, I am well aware of what is needed to take part in such events and have therefore recently added a couple of new products and events to our website for this year to help ease the pain for your planning and preparation. read more »
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BackatBasecamp, the free online magazine for hiking and trekking, have been notified of two sorts of new footwear specifically designed for walking and trekking.
GEL DOMINATOR
This brand new trail walking shoe features a Teflon coating for water resistance, a lace pocket, DuoMax and rearfoot GEL. In short, it's an outstanding shoe that will meet the vigourous demands of trail walking.
GEL TRACK
An excellent starting point for all trail walkers, the Gel-Track includes 3M reflective for supreme visibility in low light, a compression moulded EVA midsole and rearfoot GEL. read more »
Will the foot and mouth scare have a negative affect on hiking in the UK?
23 August, 2007 - 06:48 inThe hope continues with my travels, athough the apparent interest in my journey by some Italian politicians, is going to disappear more and more. That’s why I have decided to grant myself a period of time for thinking things over, whilst doing some activities, such as read more »
Organised by the Peak Expedition Panel 20th.(exploring) or 21st (journeying) to 27th July 2007. read more »
The Boys' Brigade/Girls' Brigade are organising an Open Gold Expedition/Exploration on Dartmoor during 18 - 24 August 2007. read more »
The Swiss Challenge-to walk up the Schilthorn Mountain, 6-9th September 2007. Organised by CAN charity supporter, M.R.Finch, minimum sponsorship of £650 per person. read more »
Join us in the trekking mecca of Japan to experience the beauty of this remote and stunning landscape. read more »
If you are really traveling with me from home, then this is your time for move forward a little step in our adventure… read more »
CAN are planning a charity trek to Peru, along the Inca trail. read more »