Does climbing 17,373 feet over five mountains across Ireland and the UK in just three days this year sound appealing to you? Headsup is making its final call to all trekkers to sign up for the adventure of a lifetime — the HeadsUp Five Peaks Challenge. Participants will climb the five highest peaks in Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales on one bank holiday … [Read more...] about Final Call for Adventurers for HeadsUp Five Peaks Challenge
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New Year, New You, New Challenge! Oxfam Ireland’s Trailtrekker 2014
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to exercise more and get fit in 2014? Do you want to stick to that resolution? Oxfam Ireland has just the motivation you need in Trailtrekker 2014! This 25km or 50km trek through the stunning Mourne Mountains takes place on Saturday 7 June 2014 and you can register today at oxfamireland.org/trek! “Every step you take in the … [Read more...] about New Year, New You, New Challenge! Oxfam Ireland’s Trailtrekker 2014
Oxfam Ireland recruiting teams for September’s exhilarating TRAILTREKKER challenge through Mourne Mountains
Your legs will hurt. Your spirit will soar… For fitness enthusiasts looking to end the summer on a high point, Oxfam Ireland is now recruiting teams for Trailtrekker 2012, an inspirational non-stop 50km and 100km team event described by participants as “tough”, “exhilarating” and “amazing”. Trekking through the picturesque Mourne Mountains to Carlingford in just under 36 … [Read more...] about Oxfam Ireland recruiting teams for September’s exhilarating TRAILTREKKER challenge through Mourne Mountains
Kerry Challenge 2012
Registration for the 2012 DEBRA Ireland Kerry Challenge is now open, and this years challenge promises to be the best to date. The renowned weekend will take place from the 15th-17th June. For the 9th consecutive year, over three days, teams and individuals of all ages will face the unique challenge of a 75km trek, amidst the beautiful but challenging terrain, that is the … [Read more...] about Kerry Challenge 2012
Oxfam TRAILTREKKERS set off to span the globe and challenge poverty
Participants in one of the world’s toughest team challenges went the distance as they set off on Oxfam’s TRAILTREKKER challenge event on Saturday (26th September). Trekking by day and by night through the Mourne Mountains, the Ring of Gullion and the Tain Way, 93 teams of four people were each walking the 100km route inside 30 hours. The cumulative mileage of participants, … [Read more...] about Oxfam TRAILTREKKERS set off to span the globe and challenge poverty