Treks & Challenges
Take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity and give your fitness regime a greater sense of purpose. Retail Trust has a variety of places in marathons, walks and challenges as well as opportunities to do parachute jumps and trek to some fantastic locations throughout the world.
One Big Drop - Earls Court, London
5th September 2010
We are looking for 10 'heroes within' to burst through their costumes and abseil 66ft down the iconic Earls Court building! Costumes of course are optional!! Contact Jo at jreynolds@retailtrust.org.uk for further information or an application form. You know you want to!!!
Non refundable deposit: £20
Minimum sponsorship: £175
Great Wall Discovery
Various dates are available throughout the year
From Jinshanling, the trek loops either side of the Gubeikou Gateway. Discover China’s ancient watchtowers and vast mountain ranges and check out the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Lama Temple. Go on, do something amazing!
Registration Fee: £375
Minimum sponsorship: £2400 + £67 Travel Insurance
Trek to Machu Picchu
Various dates are available throughout the year for this challenge
Explore the ruins at Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas' and experience Peruvian life on this truly unique trek. The question is, are you up for it?
Registration Fee: £545
Minimum Sponsorship: £3,500 + £67 Travel Insurance
BUPA 10,000 Run
31 May 2010
This high profile event is based on the 2012 Olympic marathon circuit takes in the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The London Eye, St Paul’s and many more. Race through the backdrop of Buckingham Palace and make the journey one to remember!
Registration Fee: £50 non refundable deposit
Minimum Sponsorship: £450
Cycle London to Paris
Various dates are available throughout the year Oo la la! Take part in this 3 day challenge to link two of Europe’s great cities, London and Paris, for this 300km adventure finishing at the world famous Eiffel Tower. The package includes a free day to explore the sights of Paris and a return journey on Eurostar. So what are you waiting for?
Registration Fee: £150
Minimum Sponsorship: £1000
High Atlas Summit Trek - Morocco
14th September to 19th Sept 2010
Tough out one of the tallest peaks in North Africa! See the unforgettable mysticism and mythology of the Atlas Mountains combined with the splendour and colour of Morocco’s traditional people, the Berbers. Navigate your way, climbing and scrambling over the trialling terrain of Jebel Toubkal to receive the rewards of spectacular views.
Minimum sponsorship: £1375 + travel Insurance £39
Etna Volcanic Adventure - Sicily, Italy
A scorcher of a challenge! Trek to Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, from Sicily’s ancient town of Taomina for two days then zip up the 2,500m in a cable car to see breathtaking views of Mount Etna four craters and the East coast of Sicily. Evening celebrations follow the descent to Piano Provenzana.
Registration fee: £195
Min sponsorship: £1875 + £32 travel insurance
Sahara Desert Trek - Morocco
5th November to 12th November 2010
Scramble, trek, drive and climb in the amazing Sahara Desert! Visit the caves and tents of the nomads to experience Morocco’s fascinating communities. Forbidding landscapes punctuated by stark peaks, multi-coloured rocky deserts, rose dunes and bright oases will amaze even the most seasoned traveller. Tackle Jebel Lamrakeb then celebrate with an evening’s festivities.
Deposit: £295
Minimum sponsorship: £2250 + travel Insurance £40
Three Peaks Challenge
2 July 2010 or 6 August 2010
This 24 hour challenge begins climbing Ben Nevis, the largest mountain in the UK, before tackling Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, then scaling the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon. Take it on!
Registration Fee: £95
Minimum Sponsorship: £950 + £13 Travel Insurance
Parachuting, White Water Rafting...
White water rafting and parachuting are also available throughout the year at various locations.
For more information contact Jo Reynolds on 020 8358 7254 or email Events on our Contact page or go to our parachuting page.
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