Moonlands 10

Gates of the Arctic

Expedition Leader: Ollie Bray

Approximate dates:31 days spanning July and August 2010 (tbc)

Aim: To foster the spirit of adventure and encourage, through active participation the development of leadership skills

Objectives:

To learn about the Arctic Tundra environment. To develop the transferable skills of leadership, self-sufficiency and teamwork.To trek un-supported in the Wrangell-St. Elias National ParkTo Canoe the Noatak River from its headwaters to mouth

Cost: £2500

Kenya Expeditions

Expedition Leader: Martyn Hastings

Approximate dates: 15 July - 7 August 2010

Aim: To foster the spirit of adventure and encourage, through active participation the development of leadership skills

Objectives:

To climb Mt. Kenya to Point Lenana (16,355ft). Mt Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa.Community Projects in Murugi Location. Extension of Baragu Health Centre. Repairing school classrooms. Classroom teaching in our Chesil Partnership linked Primary and Secondary schools.White-water rafting on the Tana River.A safari in Samburu National park.

Cost: £1750 (plus fundraising for the Community Projects)

Kenya Adult trip

Trans Andes 2011

Expedition Leader: John Hegarty

Approximate dates: 16 July – 17 August 2011

Aim: To foster the spirit of adventure and encourage, through active participation the development of leadership skills

Objectives:

To mountain bike a series of high mountain trails To climb several High Andean Peaks To canoe the upper reaches of the AmazonTo live on the beaches of the Pacific Coast To cross the Valley of the Volcanoes

Cost £2300

Corsica 2010

Expedition Leader: Sarah-Louise Kelly

Approximate dates: 15 June – 15 July 2010

Aim: To foster the spirit of adventure and encourage, through active participation the development of leadership skills

Objectives:

The GR20 is a long distance trail that traverses the island of Corsica from north to south and is 180km long. It does not require any climbing however there is a great deal of ascent and descent and so it is a very demanding trek.

Cost £370 (final cost to be confirmed) Email: dorsetexp@gmail.com

Cycle Norway 2010

Expedition Leader: Matthew Christmas

Approximate dates: 4 September – 28 September 2010

Aim: To foster the spirit of adventure and encourage, through active participation the development of leadership skills

Objectives:

Cycle from Calais to Oslo in 21 days, cycling along the north sea coastline through France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The venture will be a significant physical challenge requiring us to cycle around 130 kilometres a day solidly for 3 weeks to cover the 2400km distance. The experience should be mind broadening and a good experience of Scandinavian culture. We will also be raising money for Cancer research.

Cost £300 (final cost to be confirmed) Email: dorsetexp@gmail.com

Nepal Community-based Expeditions

Okhle Village Trust was set up in 2003 by Richard Backwell MBE, a retired teacher and expedition leader, and is coordinated by Nepali trek guide Bimal Gurung. The Trust runs a variety of projects in a cluster of villages in the Mahabharat hills of Northern Nepal. Its aim is to contribute funds, expertise and manpower to enriching the remote communities it enjoys close ties with, in both a sustainable and ethical way.

Projects to date have focused on water supplies, access roads, education and social development; ongoing projects include:

Raipali High Lift Clean Water Hand-Pump SchemeImprovements to Okhle Village Buffalo TrackBayapani Health Clinic Water ProjectKot Guan Sewing ProjectTeachers and resources in primary and secondary schools

To take part in a Nepal Expedition contact the Okhle Village Trust at www.okhle.org.uk or email Richard rtbackwellathotmail.co.uk

Bimal Gurung also runs trips and has his own website. Visit him at www.adventureguidenepal.com