The Fire Fighters CharityTreks
Are you up for the experience of a lifetime? Then join us on one of our fantastic treks, raising funds for The Fire Fighters Charity!
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Feb 2011
You've seen the celebrities do it for Comic Relief and now it's your turn to do it for The Fire Fighters Charity!
The highest freestanding mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro is also the highest mountain on the African continent at 5896m. Its snow-capped summit rises high above the dusty plains and huge permanent glaciers flow down from the summit; these views are the reward for pushing your limits both physically and mentally.
Our trek takes the less-trodden Machame route, allowing us to camp and fully appreciate the splendour of our surroundings and the clear night skies. We pass through thick forest, moorland and scree en route to the highest point, Uhuru Peak.
This 10 day trip is a challenging trek at altitude, climbing one of the most impressive and well-known mountains in the world. We took a group of trekkers to climb Kilimanjaro in January 2010 (pictured left) and they loved it... if they can do it, then so can you! For further information about this trek you can view the full trek itinerary here
28th January - 6th February 2011: This is a 10 day trip, departing on 28th January 2011. You can reserve your place on this fantastic African adventure with a deposit of £500. You will also be committing to raising an additional £2,750 in fundraising/sponsorship.*
Annapurna, Nepal: 18th - 28th March 2011
This stunning trek takes place in the Himalayan Annapurnas, home to some of the highest peaks in the world; the summit of Annapurna I rises to 8091m. As we trek among them, we feel dwarfed by the sheer size and proximity of their snow-capped peaks.
Our challenge takes us from the frenetic, fascinating city of Kathmandu through mountainside villages and thick rhododendron forest. We continue up out of the tree-line over 3000m, where awe-inspiring views of the great peaks and glaciers of the Annapurnas await us.
This will be a tough challenge but one where our efforts reward us with some of the most magnificent mountain panoramas in the world!
View the full trek itinerary here
This is a 10 day trip departing on 18th March 2011. You can reserve your place on this challenge with a deposit of £400. You will also be committing to raising an additional £2,500 in fundraising/sponsorship*
Abel Tasman, New Zealand: 11th - 22nd October 2011
New Zealand is a country famed for its unspoilt natural scenery. Our challenging trek takes us to the renowned Abel Tasman National Park on the northern tip of the South Island.
Our route follows the coast along isolated golden beaches, fjord-like inlets and coastal hills thick with native rainforest; the scenery is beautiful. We then move inland, trekking among mountains and lakes before transferring to the East Coast, where a fabulous mountain day-trek offers a panoramic view of the beautiful coastline.
View the full trek itinerary here
This is a 12 day trip, departing on 11th October 2011.You can reserve your place on this once in a lifetime trip with a deposit of £500. You will also be committing to raising an additional £3,000 in fundraising/sponsorship*
For rugby fans... this trip takes place while the 2011 Rugby World Cup is taking place in New Zealand! You will have the opportunity to extend your stay in New Zealand to enjoy the excitement of a world cup.
Costa Rica: Jan/Feb 2012
Costa Rica has a huge variety of landscapes, climates and environments spanning from palm tree-lined tropical beaches to smoking volcanoes and rainforests to mangrove swamps!
This twelve day challenging trek will take you from the slopes of Irazu, the highest volcano in Costa Rica through plantations of coffee, forests of oak, cloud forest and dense tropical rainforest, finishing on a beautiful tropical beach.
Further details coming soon!
The Inca Trail, Peru: May 2012
The legendary Inca Trail trek takes you along mountain trails with steep climbs along the way to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. You will pass through lush green valleys and high passes with breathtaking views of snow-capped Andean peaks, with time to stop and explore fascinating Inca temples and settlements along the way. Peru is a fantastic and diverse mountainous country and you will spend ten days trekking with time to explore Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, and the surrounding Sacred Valley.
Further details coming soon!
Fancy a different trekking adventure?
If you fancy a trek that isnt listed above then don't worry - you can still trek for the Charity! We run an 'open' trek programme where you choose the destination and date, and go with other people who are also trekking for charity. You can choose from dozens of treks which are run by our trek provider Discover Adventure. By going on one of our 'open' treks you will receive the same support and benefits from us, as you would if you were going on one of our own treks. You can view the 'Open' trek programme at www.discoveradventure.com.
Further information
As a trek participant you will be part of a group, all raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity, and will be accompanied by an experienced trek leader at all times. Our treks are run in conjunction with Discover Adventure who have a wealth of experience in running overseas challenges.
For all of our treks there is the opportunity to extend your stay to do some sightseeing, additional tours, safaris and other activities.
We are now taking deposits to reserve places on all of the above treks. Places are limited and allocated with a deposit on a 'first come, first served basis'.
For details about any of these once in a lifetime trips, or to reserve your place, please contact trek leader Ludo Macaulay by emailing treks@firefighterscharity.org.uk.
*Detailed Terms & Conditions should be referred to (which will be available shortly). These clearly detail what is included in the price, what is excluded and extra; such as any Visa's, insurance, fuel surcharges, tips, extra activities/extensions and a meal on the free day.
Information Pack
Charity Trek Terms & Conditions