Mon 27 Oct 2008
On Saturday 26 October Charitytrek held their last Ben Nevis Challenge of the 2008 season on behalf of Epilepsy Action.
On what can only be described as some of the worst weather conditions ever experienced on the Ben participants were subjected to driving rain and hurricane force winds forecast to be gusting at up to 120mph on the upper slopes.
Unfortunately participants were unable to reac… Read more
Sun 12 Oct 2008
The Saltmine Trust Ben Nevis Challenge was held on Saturday 11 October 2008.
It was a day when participants prepared for the worst after looking at the weather forecast but although wet and windy at the start the day improved as the day went on.
Congratulations to everyone taking part from the Charitytrek team on a great effort.
Tue 07 Oct 2008
It was an extremely wet and unpleasant morning on Saturday 27 September when 34 participants gathered at Achintee at the foot of Ben Nevis ready to take part in Charitytrek’s Open Ben Nevis Challenge all in aid of their favourite charities.
Charities benefitting from their efforts included Alzheimer’s Society, Diabetes UK, CORD, The Prostate Cancer Charity and Holly Hedge Dog Sanctuary.
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Thu 25 Sep 2008
On Saturday 20 September 9 participants gathered in Tarbert on Loch Fyne ready and eager to start their five day walk along the Kintyre Way, a new 89 mile long distance walking route, opened in Summer 2006, running the full length of the beautiful Kintyre peninsula on the West coast of Scotland and stretching… Read more
Mon 15 Sep 2008
On Saturday 30 August 15 keen yet somewhat anxious trekkers, accompanied by Ian and Alice from Charitytrek left Manchester Airport for Lima, Peru where they were about to undertake the 45 km Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The first five days were spent acclimatising in preparation for the trek with visits … Read more
Mon 30 Jun 2008
Good cycling weather, favourable winds, great group of participants, beautiful beaches and an abundance of wildlife ensured a great first Hebridean Odyssey Cycling Event. With participants in great form the 50 miles per day although tough, were completed in good time. The end of each day saw the cyclists stay in… Read more