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Overseas and Challenge Events
Want to push yourself to the limit, to see some of the most amazing sights the world has to offer and help to raise vital funds for Sands in the process?
Whether you are as fit as a fiddle or a couch potato there will be something to suit everyone and we're sure you will have the time of your life.
What about hiking along the Great Wall of China, Climbing Kilimanjaro or a Grand Canyon Trek?
What about the hugely popular London to Paris Bike Ride or taking part in the Icelandic Lava Trek?
Go to www.charitychallenge.com or www.discoveradventure.com to see what challenges are happening overseas.
As soon as you have signed up for a challenge contact us and we will arm you with all the fundraising support you need.
If you want to take part in something a little closer to home. Eight Point Two Challenges are detailed below. Go to www.eightpointtwo.co.uk for more details
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
12th June | 4th September |
A great challenge in its own right or as a warm up to the National 3 peaks, climb the 3 highest peaks in Yorkshire (Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough). The challenge covers approximately 25 miles and Eight Point Two's qualified and experienced instructors will support you in an effort to complete the challenge in less than 12 hours. At which point you can become a member of the "Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club".
National 3 Peaks Challenge 2010
15th May | 18th September |
Completing the National 3 Peaks Challenge in the recommended 24 hour period is a worthy challenge for any participant raising money for charity. Participants require a reasonable level of fitness to climb the 3 peaks, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. Eight Point Two's qualified and experienced instructors will support you on the mountains, whilst a minibus and drivers will support you between the mountains.
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