100km Self-Supported Attempt To Canoe Across Scotland From Ben Nevis (Fort William) to Loch Ness (Inverness).

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This is not a holiday. You'll be inspiring friends, family, and future generations by doing something extraordinary for the people and communities that matter to you.

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An attempt to traverse from the West to East of Scotland using the various lochs, canals, rivers, and water courses that make up the Caledonia Way.

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The Challenge in a Nutshell:

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+ Start point: Neptune's Staircase, Fort William, Scotland.

+ Learn to be proficient in open water canoe environments. 

+ Work as a team in the harshest of environments.

+ Employ various Arctic survival techniques.

+ Practice ice-breaking drills (where conditions allow).

+ Build emergency shelters and snow holes.

+ Become proficient in expedition foot care, nutrition, and clothing systems.

+ Experience Arctic mountain hut life.

+ Raise much needed funds for your charity of choice.

+ End point: Loch Ness (Inverness), Scotland.

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This challenge is not a holiday. No flash accommodation or spa treatments (save for the odd application of chaffing medication). This is a real expedition challenge and the going is arduous but achievable for the individual prepared to get themselves in shape.

During the challenge the team will look out for each other. Mirror maybe for the causes we support.

 

We'll pitch in on camp building. We'll forage for food and firewood. We'll carry the weight of others who might struggle on a given day. We'll chuck in for each other whenever it gets tough.

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Occasionally we'll encounter some of Scotland's wildlife and where this happens we are required to respect their space.

 

Join us. Join the ranks of previous hard knock team mates and stick aside fear to take on the challenge of a lifetime.

 

You'll endure hardships in incredible places. You'll pick up new life affirming skills. And you'll learn something new about yourself, all the while helping those struggling to help themselves.

Should it need emphasising - this is not a holiday. You only sign up for this to make a difference to people in your community.

 

The challenge is hard because it needs to reflect the struggles of the people and charities you'll be supporting. Please bear that in mind before enquiring.