Treks 2011

Here at DEBRA Ireland we know that variety is the spice of life, which is why we are giving those with a sense of adventure an option of taking part in one of five fantastic foreign treks in 2011.

Everest Base Camp – 4th Nov -21st Nov

This two week trip is an exciting opportunity to visit the base camp of the highest mountain in the world. While trekking easily through lush forests and stunning mountain scenery, you will be enjoying classic Himilayan mountain scenery.  This is more than just a trek, it is for many a pilgrimage to one of the most remarkable countries on earth. 

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Mt Kilimanjaro – 14th Nov – 23rd Nov

Dominating the landscape like no other mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 metres. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a great challenge for the adventure traveller and aspirant mountaineer. The total trek is just over 100km with an overall height gain of 4,405 metres in seven days.

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Mt Kenya – 5th Nov – 13th Nov

The beautiful, snow capped peak of Kenya is the second highest point in Africia at 5,199 metres. It is a challenging and popular destination for trekkers and climbers. Mt Kenya is the National Park which is simply stunning. It offers a more gentle approach to trekking / climbing than Kilimanjaro and differs in that there is a great deal more wildlife to be spotted!

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Mt Elbrus – (2 dates available 25th July or 15 Aug)

Climb one of the legendary Seven Summits and Europe’s highest peak. This expedition lasts twelve days and allows for travel days, four days acclimatisation hikes in the valleys and five days on the mountain. It presents a strenuous and rewarding climb, but also includes the full experience of Russian culture, history and character.

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Mt. Kenya & Mt Kilimanjaro - 5th November – 23rd Nov

This combined trek offers an opportunity to climb the two highest peaks in Africia. First you will trek up Mt Kenya, to point Lenana which is the continents seconds highest peak. Following this you will have a short well earned break in Nairobi before continuing on to the roof of Africia and the highest free-standing mountain in the world Mt Kilimanjaro.

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So whether you want to trek on the stairway to heaven to Everest Base camp, or walk above the clouds of Mt Kilimanjaro, DEBRA Ireland has an experience that will make 2010 a year you will never forget! To make fundraising easier we have reduced our costs making our charity treks the most competitively priced out there
For more information on any of our treks please call Kim on 01 412 6924 or email challenges@debraireland.org

Cairn of Hope

This year we will be adding something special to our treks, you will be bringing a small stone from Ireland in order to build a Cairn of Hope to honour families whose lives have been impacted by EB. This ‘Cairn of Hope’ will hold the DEBRA Ireland flag. Photos will be taken and sent to those families you are honouring. In addition you will receive a thank you letter from families affected with EB. It will be a very special moment for you and for the many people whose lives you will be enhancing by undertaking this great personal challenge.
The Cairn of Hope will act as a lasting symbol of remembrance of those who have past away and hope for a future life free of pain.  

We are also looking into an additional option for interested participants to spend a day or two working on a charitable project in memory of all those affected by EB.