Explorers Connect

Document your adventure

FundingBelinda KirkComment

We're looking for some adventurous story creators for our new app bundu. We are offering incentive packages - such as goodie bags containing mics, min-tripods, remotes and selfie sticks worth in excess of 50 for the best content we receive.if you are interested in contributing, and sharing your content with us, simply download the app from the App store:https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bundu/id953121678?mt=8...and then drop us a line athello@bunduapp.comand then provide a number to which you can share the stories you create.

Only the top 20 stories will win a goodie bag. Get creative!

www.bunduapp.com

Flying for Freedom - Antarctic Microlight Expedition

CommunityBelinda KirkComment

Supported by the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry through their Endeavor Fund, Flying for Freedom provides microlight flying training and recovery services.Wounded, Injured and Sick (WIS) servicemen and women are taught to fly and are encouraged to train towards becoming Assistant Flying Instructors (AFI). Those who qualify can then take an active role in supporting rehabilitation activities or progress on to careers in the Aviation sector.Flying for Freedom is not set up as a charity (to avoid competing for charitable funds) and maintains a clear focus on providing rehabilitation services.

We are partnered with Help for Heroes, who collect and manage any charitable donations on our behalf.Our expedition to Antarctica will be a fully integrated attempt on the South Pole by Powered Hanglider, including wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women from across the Joint Services.Making Antarctic Aviation History: First to fly a Flexwing Microlight in Antarctica First to fly a Flexwing Microlight to the South Pole First to fly a Flexwing Microlight over Mt. Vinson. An embedded camera team will film all the attempts for a TV Documentary series and income from syndication will be granted to the Help for Heroes Flying for Freedom project. BAME is a very different challenge from all previous expeditions by wounded servicemen and women. Our team is attempting a series of flying challenges and world firsts, that have never been tried or attempted before.

Indiana Land Trust Trek

CommunityBelinda KirkComment

Fellow adventurers, I need your help. This December, I set out on the The Indiana Land Trust Trek! This is where I set out to trek across the entirely of the U.S. State of Indiana in an attempt to raise awareness and funds to save Indiana's wild places; only Ill be trekking solo through the freezing Indiana winter.Ill be visiting numerous Indiana Land Trusts along my route, talking to the conservationists working them, and sharing what I learn to others around the world. Land trusts are the most efficient way to preserve wilderness ares and ensure not all land is developed.Please take a moment to donate. Every dollar counts, and will go to permanently preserve land in Southern Indiana! And please share this expedition with your friends! Land conservation is something that everyone benefits from! Follow the expedition at www.WaterfordExplores.comor on Facebook: @MichaelWaterford. Cheers!

Kayak down the River Wey from Godalming to the Thames

Join a TeamBelinda KirkComment

Hello Folks,

I'm wondering if you or any members could assist with a tricky logistical problem. A friend and me are planning to kayak the length of the river Wey, from Godalming in Surrey to where it meets the Thames. We need to stash our kayaks in Godalming near the river and make a start as early as possible, preferably at dawn. Otherwise we will have to go back and forth by car from each finish point.

Can anyone possibly assist please??

Freediving with Whale Sharks

CommunityBelinda KirkComment

Ever wanted to freedive with Whale Sharks whilst helping to protect their future?We have teamed up with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme and will be taking a small group to free dive an underwater paradise and using our freediving skills to collect valuable data on Whale Sharks.

You don't need to be a qualified freediver to come on this trip,our AIDA freedive instructor can help you gain your AIDA 12 star qualification in the first few days. Imagine freediving in a tropical paradise of palm fringed islands, turquoise lagoons, warm clear water and coral reefs teeming with marine flora and fauna, swimming alongside Whale Sharks, manta rays, turtles, dolphins, reef sharks, eagle rays and countless other tropical fish.

For the full details and pictures check out our website...

www.bluefreediveadventures.com

Traversing Madagascar

CommunityBelinda KirkComment

A North Wales explorer recently crowned the UKs adventurer of the year via the public vote, has exclusively revealed his next world-first challenge.Ash Dykes, from Old Colwyn, will attempt the first solo walk from north to south across Madagascar, scaling the country's five highest peaks on the way.

The 24-year-old, who became the first to walk the breadth of Mongolia solo last year, will try to be the first to complete a solo ascent of Maromokotro, the largest mountain on the island at 2,876m. Apart from the desert, jungle and mountainous terrain he will face on his trek across the worlds fourth largest island,Ash could also come up against some rather unpleasant inhabitants - the local crocodiles.He said: You have got some nasty diseases out there, but the crocs are the big things to look out for.I will be walking by rivers a lot, so I don't want to get trapped between a river and one of those boys.The trek, which will start in September from Cap d'Ambre in the north and go to Cap Sainte Marie in the south, is expected to last four months.

Tropical Trail Rides: Horse Excursions on the Beach

CommunityBelinda KirkComment

I'm spending the summer meeting people from all over the world and taking them riding on the western side of Puerto Rico. The ride stretches 7 miles, lasts 2 hours, hits two beautiful secluded beaches and winds through forests of almond trees and Australian pines. There are 39 horses, all Paso Finos from the island. They come in all color's, shapes, and sizes. Besides the job, Isabela is an incredible area of lively, friendly people, 2$ beers, and loud Latin music.

Let me know what you think in the comments below!