before you go

Getting the preparation for your challenge right is essential:

• the more money you raise, the more your charity benefits;
• the better you train, the more you enjoy the challenge;
• the more organised you are, the less you are distracted from the incredible experience of going on an expedition.

The following section details useful information on preparing for your expedition.
It covers a range of topics including:

travel tips

Information on the documentation you may require for your trip, such as:

• passport
•  visa
• insurance
• flight tickets

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fitness training advice

General training advice in order to prepare successfully for your challenge, including:

• warm up exercises 
• specific trek/bike training schedule

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training weekends

We promote a range of training weekends for the various types of challenges we operate including:

•    high altitude trekking
•    mid altitude trekking
•    low altitude trekking
•    low/mid altitude biking

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fundraising ideas

Advice on how to manage your sponsors and the fundraising process. There are also plenty of ideas on innovative ways to fundraise with an A-Z of Fundraising Ideas.

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health advice

Suggestions on how to prepare before you leave for your expedition and how to maintain good health throughout your challenge.

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high altitude

Specific notes on dealing with the effects of being at high altitude.

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further reading

Blood, Sweat and Charity - The Ultimate Charity Challenge Handbook will get you in shape, make your fundraising easy and prepare you in full, ensuring you get the most out your challenge for yourself and your charity.
Visit eye books for a special Charity Challenge discount on the book.