Arctic 4 Abby

Arctic 4 Abby is a 200km Husky Dog Challenge 145km north of the Arctic Circle in February 2015. I am likely to be exposed to temperatures of -30/-40 whilst mushing a team of husky dogs for around 8 hours per day.I am doing this in honour of my amazing sister Abby, who had Downs Syndrome, and her two friends Natalia and Mandy who sadly were taken from us all far too soon. Having paid for this trip myself all funds raised will be going directly to charity. I have chosen the cause of Orwell Mencap Genesis because I would like to directly help Abby, Natalia and Mandys peers so that we can still support the community they were part of and directly help people with learning and physical disabilities.

The Clipperton Project

The Clipperton Project (TCP) is seeking expeditionaries to join a 3 week expedition, on and around the Peruvian Amazon. TCPs second journey on around the Peruvian Amazon will build on existing relationships with remote communities in the Iquitos/Nauta region of Peru, linked up by boat journeys between the regions. Areas of study include remote communities, sustainability, human interaction with the river over time, waste management and systems.Places are limited.For more information contact jon@theclippertonproject.com.

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The Clipperton Project is an international arts, environmental research and advocacy organisation.The Clipperton Project is nothing less than an empowerment agency. Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Motorbike to Montenegro

Hi,

We are planning a trip from London to Podgorica (Montenegro) by motorbike avoiding motorways. Our aim is leave London 20th March and return 4th April 2015.

We are looking for advice on which bikes to take no more than 250 cc. What is the chance of getting stuck in snow when crossing the alps from Austria to Slovenia at that time of year. Anybody did this route before?

I Want to Explore, tell me how.

My name is Eric Pole. I am a restless, intelligent and excessively curious human. I crave to see the world and its infinite beauty, I crave adventure and exploration. So I have come here in hopes of finding a means to do so. I have skills or travel experience but I wish to gain them. I need a start. If Someone would be so kind as to assist me in my dilemma I would be extremely grateful. I don't want to become a product of bland society, I want to see what this world has out there. I don't want to settle down and pretend there isn't this enormous complex world all around me, I want to experience it. Thank you to anyone who reads this.

Key2Africa

At the start of March 2015 James Ellis and Mike White will be driving from Keynsham, Bristol to Cape Town covering 18,000 miles and crossing 19 borders. What kind of vehicle is up for the challenge I hear you ask.

When looking for a vehicle for such a trip the choices are very limited. We wanted something simple without to much tech on board and can be adapted to our requirements. Bearing this in mind, we found ourselves with a 1993 200TDI 110 Defender. Over the last few months our trusted stead has undertaken a pretty big transformation.The adventure were undertaking is all in the name of Joshua Orphan Community Care who operate in Malawi. We aim to help by raising funds as well as helping at their project sites.

The route we have chosen for our trip takes us through Southern Europe, out of Spain and into North West Africa. We will then travel into central Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa across to the East coast. After working with Joshua we will continue on down to the end of the trip to Cape Town.The pair of us have both travelled and worked in Africa in very different environments so we are aware of some of the issues that may face us along the way.

The thing we have keep at the front of our route planning prep is the need to remain flexible and be able to adapt to the ever changing circumstances that we come across.We have been writing blogs detailing our preparation and are planning to post more frequently as the departure date gets closer and as often as possible whilst we are away.All the latest information can be found on our Facebook page which has all the latest photos and information about the trip.

Svalbard: Cleaning the shores North Spitsbergen

The Svalbard islands are an archipelago in between Norway and the North Pole. The Svalbard Clean up in 2015 has a simple goal: to visit beautiful, historic and remote parts of the high Arctic stunning glaciers, looming cliffs, arctic birds and foxes, walruses and much more while lending some time on the voyage to help clean up coastal areas in need.

Activities are supervised and do-able by variously-skilled and diversely-aged people, as well are as are weather (and polar bear-presence) dependent of course.The Association of Arctic Expedition Operators, the Governor of Svalbard and Ocean-wide Expeditions, initiated this clean up.I led a group of civilians on a similar clean up in the Antarctic nearly 20 years ago (documented in The Antarctic Book of Cooking and Cleaning) so I am attracted to this polar opposite stewardship endeavour. What an awesome way to see this extreme northern part of the world plus a unique chance to make a small contribution.Scientific studies show the negative impact of pollution in the Arctic and elsewhere on all life forms. We have a worldwide problem: we must vastly reduce it, ensure safe disposal when waste is unavoidable and adopt more earth-friendly sustainable options for how we live and consume.Sea currents transport garbage to the beaches in Svalbard. Much of this garbage's origin in the fishing industry, and fishnets, trawl balls. Plastics dominates the picture. Reindeer's get their antlers stuck in fishing nets and trash of iron, and can suffer a long and painful death. Birds eat plastics and die as a result.Large amounts of litter have been washed ashore on some beaches in Svalbard. The bulk of the waste comes from shipping, especially from the fishing fleet in the Barents Sea and the waters around Svalbard.

As it takes a long time for this waste to be broken down, it is accumulating fairly rapidly. It is obvious that this litter does not belong on the beaches of Svalbard. The colours of the garbage are in glaring contrast with the natures mellow colours. The garbage is a threat to the wildlife in Svalbard.- Oceanwide Expeditions. If you are interested in signing up for the expedition, inquire or book now, mention my group Devine Cleaning. The ship expedition staff will be giving dynamic talks on the history, nature and wildlife of Svalbard. I will join and give a talk and show visuals from the Antarctic clean up and share images of other art and science collaborations on ecological protection.Price its 20% discounted than what a cruise for this location and length would normally be. Depending on your budget, this will cost US$3120 for a quadruple room with porthole to $5480 for a superior room.

All rooms look great and have a view to the outside world, comfortable beds, a desk and an ensuite toilet with shower. Includes all meals, programming, port charges and taxes and use of rubber boots made for polar walking! Airfare to Norway and boozy drinks not included.For more details go to Oceanwide Expeditionsor contact devine@eol.ca bit.ly/1qXKW19

Kenmare River: Self Sufficient Adventure Swim

COMPLETED! At 18:49 on April 10th, Ripley Davenport became the first person to successfully swim the Kenmare River in 11 hours and 47 minutes.Many respected locals that have lived and worked by the Kenmare River said it couldn't be done or a shorter route should be considered as conditions are unpredictable and extremely dangerous. Ripley proved it could be done. 26.6 miles/42.8km later he arrived at Kenmare Pier under heavy skies - very emotional and exhausted.

ABOUT THE KENMARE RIVER

The Kenmare River (An Ribhar in Irish Gaelic , but also called Kenmare Bay in English) is, despite its name, not a river but a large inlet on the coast of Kerry, in south-west Ireland. It is located on the Wild Atlantic Way between the Iveragh Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula.Morphologically different from other large bays south-west of Ireland, being much narrower. The bay contains an abundant number of small islands, such as Sherky and Rossmore . Main points of interest are Kenmare, which is located at the innermost point, O Carrolls Cove, Westcove, Castlecove, Parknasilla, Tahilla, Templenoe, Bunaw, Lauragh and Ardgroom.THE PLANRipley Davenport will attempt a self supported *30-mile adventure swim from O Carrolls Cove in Caherdaniel to Kenmare Pier without any form of support. It is an enormous challenge mentally, physically and emotionally battling strong tidal currents, monotony and fatigue. It is also the time of year that he will encounter the Compass and Lions Mane jellyfish.

The Kenmare River is also renowned for its seal and dolphin population. Equipped with wetsuit, thermal swim hat, swim mask and fins Ripley will tow a small raft, loaded with basic food and provisions, in sea temperatures averaging 11C.A SPOT tracker will update his position in real time; thereby ensuring the whole distance of the intended route is completed.Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis In 2011, Ripley will be fundraising in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (MS Ireland).* - Estimated distance** - Subject to tidal and weather conditions.

SWIM COMPLETED!

100 Miles of Wild: Madagascar's Limestone Labyrinth

Following dramatic rescue by Madagascar Military, Adventure Science team discovers new dinosaur tracks, 1.6km cave system, and ancient archaeological site in the Tsingy de Bemaraha From October 1 -17,2014, the Adventure Science team, combining the backcountryskill of endurance athletes with academic research experts, travelled deep into the Strict Nature Reserve of Madagascar's Great Tsingy a UNESCO world heritage site, and dangerous limestone labyrinth that can only be accessed by teams of qualified academic researchers. The expedition also had the honour of carrying flag #112 of The Explorers Club, of which several participants are members. This was Adventure Sciences third flag expedition for The Explorers Club. With support from Kensington Tours and Delta Airlines, the expedition entitled 100 Miles of Wild: Madagascars Limestone Labyrinth, required the Adventure Science team to trek, climb, crawl, and navigate 100 miles of dangerously sharp rock, towering cliffs, and unknown cave systems, in order to accomplish the expedition goals which were to provide the first detailed map of the region, identify Lemur species native to the region, observe and record the locations of caves and caverns, and to identify geologically significant features, such as dinosaur tracks, along this 100 mile route. The expedition began on October 1st, 2014, when Dr.Simon Donato lead a highly experienced 3 person team into the tsingy as an advance survey team, tasked with doing a 6-8 hour reconnaissance of the area in order to refine the research plan (teams would accomplish their goals by walking transects through the tsingy daily). As the area is poorly mapped , the small team was caught off-guard by the difficulty and sheer dangerousness of the terrain.

The explorers were Kensington Tour Explorers in Residence, Dr Simon Donato, and Travis Steffens, Primatologist and Lemur expert joined by Canadian adventure racing legend, Jim Mandelli. Upon completing their eight hour trek to their destination, it was realised that the dangerous landscape prevented them from directly returning to base camp, leaving them without adequate hydration and food supplies. The Adventure Science communications team was able to notify the Malagasy Army to complete a full rescue with the assistance of Ed Holder, MP London West and Minister of Science and Technology for Canada, and Major General Dominque Jean Oliver Rakotozafy,Minister of National Defense for Madagascar. Once returned safely to base camp, the team was examined by the medical team members and Travis Steffens was treated for dehydration. For the next 10 days, the Adventure Science teamexplored and mapped an unexplored section of the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve ~10 kmnortheast of the village of Antsalova. During this exploration they discovered and mapped a massive, 1.6km cave system below the karst, which the team aptly named Anjohibetsara Big Beautiful Cave.

Completely unknown to locals, park agents, and researchers, the cave is thought to be the 3rd largest in the Tsingy, and35th largest in the country. Filled with bats, water filled passages, and beautiful stalactites, the find was significant for the region. Within the tsingy labyrinth, the Adventure Science team also discovered a clay vessel, believed to date to the 1600s, and thought to be left by the Vazimba the first inhabitants of Madagascar.In addition to the archaeological discovery, the team made a significant paleontological find, identifying two dinosaur trackways between the remote villages of Antsalova and Bevary. Verified by dinosaur track expert Dr. Alexander Wagensommer, these tracks are the mostnortherly known in the tsingy, adding support to the theory that this region hosts a rare mega tracksite. The tracks were made by a medium sized theropod (bipedal)dinosaur as they walked across ancient mudflats during low tide, likely in search of their next meal. Stories, photographs, and the official expedition report will be broadcast through the Adventure Science Facebook page, and as with any Adventure Science undertaking, all findings will be documented and made available free of charge to groups interested in learning more about this incredible part of the world at www.adventurescience.ca."

Evac insurance for Arctic Kayak expedition

A group of us are planning a 2000km sea kayak expedition in the Arctic next year. We are struggling to find anyone to insure us for the trip - Global Rescue is the closest we have gotten, they will insure for evac up to 80 degrees North but we are planning on paddling up close to 81 degrees north. The few companies that I have found which might cover all only cover for UK citizens which isn't going to work- two of us are from New Zealand and one from Norway. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

Jungle equipment

Hi everyone,

I have signed up for Expeditions leader course starting in April next year for 16 weeks, which two are in wales and in mountain terrain, and then 14 weeks in jungle terrain. I now seek some advise of what kind of kits, etc that I would need to prepare myself for, since this is the start of something new for me and I'm very excited but also a bit scared:). All help and advise are very much appreciated!! Cant wait for the challenge and then hopefully change my career to become an expedition leader.I really think this website can be of very much help in the future.

Kind regards

Sophie Myhr

fia.myhr@yahoo.com

Olmurrani Ultra

100 mile race finishing at Tanzania's most incredible Volcano crater Ngorongoro, you will be competing against Maasai warriors as well as heat humidity and the elevation...

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Northeast Greenland Caves Project

We are crowdfunding to try and raise the remaining funds that are needed for this climate-research expedition. Please visit http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/northeast-greenland-caves-project to support this highly-important work! During the summer of 2015, a highly-motivated 5-person British team will aim to visit the Arctic Circle to explore, survey, photograph, and sample caves of Northeast Greenland for the purpose of climate-change research.

This much-needed record of past climate change will be the first of its type from caves of Greenland, and will contribute significantly to our understanding of long-term climate change in Greenland and the Arctic by covering a time period that is out-of-range of the Greenland ice cores. We have been working hard to put a crowd funding project together that will go live very soon. Keep checking back here for updates about the crowdfunder and the project. The Science The main aim of our project is to obtain the first record of past climate change from Greenland caves. This important record will provide information about a past period of warm climate, and will be older than the current limit of the Greenland ice cores, thus contributing significantly to our understanding of long-term climate change in Greenland and the Arctic. Why is there a need for past climate-change records? The Earths climate is changing. How will it develop in the future? What will be the effects on environmental, ecological, and socio-economic systems?

These are simply a couple of questions related to the changes that the Earth system is about to face. In order to help us answer them, we look to the past. Records of past climate change hold useful information regarding the Earths natural climatic response; they help us understand how the Earth system has changed on timescales longer than short instrumental records; they enable us to document changes from one climate state to another; they provide a baseline against which we can assess whether or not the current changes are unusual, and; their information can be fed into predictive climate-change models. One way of trying to understand what scenarios are possible in a future warming climate, is to look at past periods of warm climate known as interglacials. The last interglacial period took place about 130,000 to 118,000 years ago, and during this time air temperature in Greenland was about 3-5C higher than today. Deep ice core climate records drilled from the Greenland ice sheet extend back continuously 123,000 years, to the final stages of the last interglacial (NGRIP core). The NEEM ice core extends back 128,500 years, to the early stages of the last interglacial, but the basal ice is folded and incomplete making interpretation difficult. The need for information about climate dynamics during past interglacial's is thus still a major, and increasingly important concern. How will this project advance our knowledge of climate change? Using cave deposits in Northeast Greenland, we have an opportunity here to improve our knowledge of climate dynamics during a past interglacial.

The cave record will most certainly cover a time period that pre-dates the last interglacial and hence the oldest limits of the Greenland ice-core records. Water drips onto a stalagmite containing information related to temperature, moisture, and vegetation processes above the cave. Calcite cave deposits are formed from drip waters that have percolated from the surface, through soil and limestone, and into a cave. Since the drip waters were once connected with the atmosphere and soil above the cave, they contain valuable information related to temperature, moisture, and vegetation processes, which are then locked layer upon layer into the cave deposit. An analytical track passes through the stalagmite. The climate record is created by analysing the chemical signature of each layer. For high-resolution studies, the Innsbruck Quaternary Research Group typically analyses between 4-10 samples per millimetre, allowing us the greatest chance of capturing rapid climate change events in our record. Understanding how fast the climate is capable of changing from one state to another is currently one of the key questions that climate-change scientists are working to answer.

The Expedition - Hopefully, all being well with the organisation, logistics, and finances, our expedition will take place during the summer of 2015. Thanks to Clive Johnson, polar explorer and winner of the Polar Medal (2001), we have a fabulous plan in place for undertaking the expedition and maximising research whilst we are there. We intend to land on a small air strip in Northeast Greenland, close to the southwestern end of a c.10 km wide lake. From here, we shall cross the lake in an inflatable boat to the eastern shore where we will set up our main base camp. In order to reach the caves containing the deposits of interest, we will then trek over difficult shattered terrain for three days. Once our work sampling deposits is complete, we will retrace our steps back to base camp and across the lake, searching all the time for new previously undiscovered caves. Our main objective will be to sample cave deposits for use in construction of the first record of past climate change from Greenland that is older than the current limit of the ice cores. Scientific partner Prof.

Christoph Sptl of the Innsbruck Quaternary Research Group, has pioneered a method for sampling cave deposits that causes minimal damage, and it is this method that we shall adopt during the course of our expedition. In addition to sampling deposits, all caves will be surveyed and photographed to a high standard. During our expedition, Project Leader Gina Moseley will lead the scientific assault, Clive Johnson will act as the local expert and guide, Robbie Shone will document the story of the expedition and in particular any new discoveries, Mark Wright and Chris Blakeley will offer support and technical caving expertise, particularly with regard to entering caves located in cliff faces. 

Live Free, Big Dreams

Why are we cycling across the world? On one of our first dates Chris asked me if I had ever thought about doing a long distance ride. It turned out he was thinking of L-E-L or similar, so when I said Id love to cycle back to Perth along the Silk Road one day he was intrigued with the idea. We didnt talk seriously about doing it, but a couple of months later he bought me a pass for the Adventure and Expedition Planning Expo at Earls Court which we went along to and spoke to a few adventure professionals about our idea.

As it turns out, the idea is far from original, but it was encouraging that in this day and age people are still travelling safely through Central Asia and it hasn't all succumbed to wars and terrorists. We continued to talk about it on and off but never with real conviction. I guess neither of us were certain the other really wanted to do it, or that it was a good time to do it, or whether it was even a good idea anyway. Then this Easter we drove to Amsterdam. Easter traffic turned a four hour drive into seven and by the time we arrived at our camp site we had committed to a September departure and that night we got engaged! I bought the Cycle Touring Handbook as soon as we got home and we started planning. It didnt take long to realise there is a lot to think about! So many countries, so many climates, so many bike options! We decided to play to our strengths so Chris has the responsibility of bikes and gear and I am planning our route and getting the visas.

The reason we need so many visas in advance is because we want to cycle the Pamir Highway. This is described brilliantly in our Handbook as being a high altitude adventure that is like the Karakorum Highway on steroids. My favourite sentence of the whole book! Obviously I want to do this if nothing else. I suspect Chris still hasn't clocked on to what hes getting into but he will! To describe it, the Pamir Highway is a 1,200km road in Tajikistan which climbs and winds its way through the Pamir Ranges. The Pamir Ranges being a knot of 7,000m peaks which extend into the Himalayas of Tibet and Nepal, the Karakorum of Pakistan, the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, the Tian Shan of Krygystan and the Kunlun Ranges of China. A lot of the road is above 4,000m, some of it is unsealed, all of it is remote and it culminates with huge descents into Krygystan which appear to be at least partly unsealed and without crash guards to keep you from falling off the edge. Armed with this knowledge it is important, I think, that we get there before the Northern Hemisphere winter really takes hold of the region which apparently happens in November.

We have therefore changed our departure time to as early as possible which is 17 August. We don't want to wait for a week at a time in big cities for visas but rather enjoy our exploration across Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, a corner of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before, if all goes to plan, reaching the border of Tajikistan and the Pamir Highway on 8 October."

Mystery Adventure

7 days in a strange place with one team member and a video camera. Make it interesting! Looking to put 5 pairs together and send them on an adventure to different mystery places. Think like the Heineken Beer commercials where people play air-plane roulette.

Once there you have 7 days to make it a great experience and film it all. We will then take the combined films and create a documentary. You have to pay your own way but everyone will share in the profits of the film (if any). My brother and I have been doing planned adventures like this the past 10 years and want to add this mystery twist.

Planning for August, 2015

Expedition 720 degree's

The Mission 29 year old Angelo Wilkie-Pages mission is to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe from East to West and Pole to Pole, crossing all major lines of latitude and longitude, using only human power, i.e. no motors, no sails, no solar.

This journey will take a period of 6 years, and will be a first of its kind - the holy grail of human powered circumnavigation. Not only will this be the ultimate test of human endurance and will-power, further- more Wilkie-Page will be using this non-profit experience as a platform for numerous grass-roots initiatives that will raise global awareness on important environmental issues. The Purpose Expedition 720 Affiliated With Heifer International At Expedition 720, we have joined forces with Heifer International South Africa because of their exemplary vision and reach around the world. We aim to join as many of the various Heifer International projects en-route, around the world as possible, thereby taking an active step in contributing to their global vision of alleviating poverty and hunger. Heifer not only provides needy families and communities with skills and resources to better their own lives, but also instils a sense of community and accountability with its Passing the Gift charity model.

This unparalleled grass-roots level of involvement simultaneously inspires change while tangibly making a difference in the lives of all those it touches, principles we at Expedition 720 share. The Outcomes During Expedition 720, one of our primary aims is to promote project awareness for Heifer International South Africa, simultaneously raising funds for their various rural development initiatives around South Africa. We will achieve this by working extensively with corporate and private sponsorships on a national and international level, as well as constant updates and publicity maintenance via prominent social media including Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, blogging and live video correspondence. While setting out to achieve a true world first, and in doing so break 4 Guinness World Records, Expedition 720 aims to improve the quality of life in impoverished communities, thereby making the world a better place, one kilometre at a time. Through integrating the singular skills and expertise of specialists in the field of endurance exploration and adventure, Expedition 720 will be able to cultivate this unprecedented challenge of human strength and determination. Furthermore, we will endeavour to consistently demonstrate our vision of minimal consumption and environmental impact, in accordance with our ideals here at Expedition 720. The Route The Route is broken up into 2 parts, the first part is the traditional East to West circumnavigation and the second part the ultimate challenge: the Pole to Pole circumnavigation. Each part will be broken up into 4 separate legs. Angelo will be crossing all lines of longitude and latitude, 4 Antipodal points and cross the equator at 4 separate points, as specified by the The Guinness World Records and Explorers Web regulations. This expedition will be an attempt to break 4 of the current world records. Records Attempts To break the current world record for East to West Human Powered Circumnavigation, set by Erden Eruc over 5 years. To be the first to complete a Pole to Pole circumnavigation, crossing 4 antipodal points and 4 Equator crossings.

Be the first person to complete both East to West and Pole-to Pole circumnavigations all under human power. A Few Facts Expedition 720 will take place on 7 continents Across more than 48 countries A total distance of around 115 000 kilometres Row and paddle 4 oceans and 9 Seas Cross 6 deserts including 5 of the worlds biggest deserts The First Leg The First Leg will start in Los Angeles, California on the 15th of June 2014. It will be a 5650 km cycle taking Angelo up the West coast of North America via San Francsico, Portland, and Seattle. Crossing the border into Canada via the city of Vancouver and entering into the beautiful nature reserves of British Columbia, Wilkie-Page will then enter the Yukon towards Whitehorse and finally into Alaska and finishing off in Anchorage. Some of the challenges Angelo will face on the first leg include trucks and cars. Along the first leg, Wilkie-Page has designed the route to avoid most primary roads which only allow transport by car and truck.

While using roads with motor-transport will be unavoidable in instances where these roads are the only option, the vast majority of movement will be cycled using secondary and Jeep roads.. Angelo will face extreme temperatures in Canada and Alaska as low as minus 20C, as one can see on the chart on the right. Brown Bears, Black Bears, and Polar Bears will also be of concern in British Columbia in Canada as well as in Alaska. With regards to the vital element of communication, Wilkie-Page will be equipped with the V3 Professional Yellowbrick tracking system and two-way messenger device, which uses the Iridium Satellite network to transmit its location from anywhere in the world, including both poles. This will allow Expedition 720s followers access to live tracking via the Yellowbrick website, Expedition 720 web-page and selected social media sites. The tracker will send hourly updates, showing location and blog updates. 

SES Explorer Awards 2015

THE SES EXPLORER AWARDS 2015 We are looking for PIONEERS WITH PURPOSE, leading expeditions which are adventurous and inspiring.

Visit www.ses-explore.org/awards for details of Awards from 1,000 - 8,500 available across criteria including Entrepreneurs - Film Makers - Health Humanities - Inspiration- Sustainability and Natural Practices

Bicycle touring Europe

A 3 month adventure through the heart of europe, starting at Rotterdam and following the Rhine south towards Basel. Heading up to the source of the Danube at Donau eschingen and riding its course all the way East to the black sea.

Mera Peak Summit

Namaste and welcome after 2 weeks, We will start Summiting Mera Peak (6476 m ) - we have total 19 days travel program in Nepal . Mera Peak is one of the adventure trekking trail in the Mahalangur section, Barun sub-section of the Himalaya ..It's a basic lodge trek with fun and thrilling acitivities to walk on the himalayas and experience the true sense of Nepal lifestyle and cultural ..Day to Day ItineraryDay 01: Kathmandu Arrival [1300m/4264ft]Day 02: Sightseeing and Preparation DayDay 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) [2730m/8954ft]:3-4 hrsDay 04: Paiya to Pangkoma [2850m/93,48ft]: 5-6 hrsDay 05: Pangkoma to Nigmsa (Shibuche)[2745m/90,003ft]: 4-5 hrsDay 06: Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chetrakhola [3150m/10332ft]: 7-8 hrsDay 07: Chetrakhola to Kothe [3600m/11808ft]: 6-7 hrsDay 08: Kothe to Tangnang [4,350m/14,270ft]: 3-4 hrsDay 09: Acclimatization Day: Hiking to Charpate Himal GlacierDay 10: Tangnang to Khare [5,045m/16,486ft]: 2-3 hrsDay 11: Khare to Mera Base Camp [5300m/17,384ft]: 3-4 hrsDay 12: Mera Base Camp to High camp [5,780m/18,958ft]: 4-5 hrsDay 13: Mera High Camp to Summit[6,461m/21,1907ft] and back to Khare [5045m/16,547ft]: 8-9 hrsDay 14: Reserve Day for ContingencyDay 15: Khare to Kothe [3600m/11808ft]: 4-5 hrsDay 16: Kothe to Thuli Kharka: 5-6 hrsDay 17: Thuli Kharka to Lukla: 6-7 hrsDay 18: Fly back to KathmanduDay 19: Final DepartureFor any info : sahadevh@yahoo.com

9:ZERO:7 Tour du Mont Blanc

I will attempt to circumnavigate Mont Blanc by Fatbike.Traversing steep mountain passes, snowfields and hanging glaciers, covering one hundred and ten miles with 25000ft of accumulated vertical over approximately 10 days.

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Gyre to Gaia - a sailing adventure with a purpose

Gyre to Gaia is an uplifting voyage that aims to explore our intriguing relationship with nature and the sea in particular with a focus on one of the most challenging ecological issues; ocean plastic pollution. Leg one will set sail from Falmouth in the UKon 17th September 2014 and head for the beautiful islands of the Azores.

Leg two departs the Azores on October the 4th and arrives on Lanzarote on the 12th. Gyre to Gaia is drawing together an inter-disciplinary crew, including designers, marine and materials scientists, students, philosophers, artists and writers, to sail from the UK to the Canary Islands, via the Azores. Through a carefully designed and facilitated journey to experience, experiment, discuss and reflect on how profoundly we need the sea; what an extraordinary, wonderful, diverse environment it is; what is happening to it; how lifestyle choices impact on it; and what we can do.We have drawn together an inter-disciplinary crew of artists, philosophers, photographers, designers and scientists.