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World First Solo Swim Around Kaua'i

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In July 2019, Terence Bell - Australian waterman - is looking to stage a world-first Solo Swim around the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i, supported by local crew on a sailing boat to raise US$50k for Sustainable Coastlines HI. He tells Explorers Connect all about the challenge he has set himself, and why…

Can Wild Camping Change Your Life? 

Wild Night OutBelinda Kirk

In 2017, I wild camped for the first time in the Lake District. I caught the bug almost instantly, investing in a lightweight backpacking tent. Pretty soon that wasn't enough, I invested in a 4 season tent… and then a bivvy bag. By 2019 I can say I've slept under canvas for 20 nights so far in 2019 and counting. You'd be right in thinking I started wild camping and I never looked back.

Seeking Teammates for Pacific Crest Trail

Join a TeamBelinda Kirk

In April 2020, I am going to hike 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. As one of the longest hiking trails in the world, it crosses some of the most diverse terrain of any long distance trail, including; 700 miles of desert, 57 mountain passes, 26 National Forests, 7 National Parks and 5 State Parks.

Sleeping in the Air for Wild Night Out

Wild Night OutBelinda Kirk

On June 30th 2018 Phoebe Smith, Ollie Laker and John Pike undertook a challenge to sleep dangling from 10 vertigo-inducing wonders – from the natural to the man made, going north to south along the length of Britain and ending up sleeping on the side of the Spinnaker Tower for Wild Night Out 2018.

Updated: Storytellers & Walk Leaders: Wild Night Out needs your help in Yorkshire & Peak District

Join a Team, Adventure Revolution, CommunityBelinda Kirk

Explorers Connect’s annual campaign “Wild Night Out” is encouraging free and very-low-cost events around the UK to encourage others to get outside on the national night of adventure 29th June 2019. Working with the Youth Hostel Association we need volunteers to help add a little magic to our adventure camp-outs at various locations around the country.

How Explorers Connect Started My Journey

Belinda Kirk

In 2012, I stumbled across a website called Explorers Connect. My head was full of big dreams, and becoming an expedition kayaker was right at the forefront. I now run my own expedition company, bringing together adventure-loving people. Happy birthday, Explorers Connect. You have influenced my journey more that you can imagine!