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“Charity Challenge organized and led thewhole K ilimanjaro climb with greatprofessionalism and made the almostimpossible, totally achievable.” Gary Barlow

For more than a decade now, Charity Challenge has helped thousands of people like you to trek, climb,cycle and ski throughout the world on adventurous challenges, raising in excess of $50m for over 1300registered charities.

The funds raised have helped to change the world one step at a time, from funding research to find a curefor cancer, to providing access to clean sources of water for communities in developing countries. Youhave, and will continue, to make a real difference.

In 2012 we launched a new operation out of Toronto, Canada to offer a similar range of challenges to theCanadian public, in order to raise vital funds for Canadian charities.

You will find a massive array of exciting and inspiring adventure challenges within the pages of thisbrochure from trekking on the Great Wall of China, hiking up to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu in Peru, orsummiting the highest freestanding mountain in the world - Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

You can cycle past Aztec ruins in Mexico, cross Cuba from Havana to Trinidad on two wheels, or ride fromthe Taj Mahal in India through colourful Rajasthan.

We are continuously improving both our range of challenges and the levels of support and service weprovide before and during your challenge.

Our portfolio of challenges continues to grow and we recently introduced a new “snow and ice” series ofchallenges including skiing and sledge hauling to the Geographic North and South Poles.

Whether you are a charity looking for a challenge to raise funds for your cause, an adventurer looking for away to lose weight and get fit, or a corporate looking to engage your employees, we have dozens ofadventurous itineraries to excite and inspire.

Whatever you r dream, whatever you r motivation,

you are guaranteed to find some inspiration

within the pages of this brochure.

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1. destinations: Our challenges offerthe chance to meet new people, experiencenew cultures and see wonderful landscapesthroughout the world. Take your pick fromchallenges in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean,Europe, the Americas, the Arctic andAntarctica.

2. activity: The challenge activities weoffer are equally varied. You can push yourselfto the limits by trekking, cycling, mountainclimbing, kayaking, skiing or sledge hauling.

3. choice: Our portfolio of challengesincorporates six different types of activity inmore than 13 countries, three levels ofdifficulty, a wide range of durations and morethan 50 departure dates. If you want to dosomething amazing this year, we are sure tohave something to inspire you!

4. flexibility: By joining any one of ouropen challenges, you have ultimate flexibility.As well as choosing which expedition toparticipate in, you can select any Canadianregistered charity to support (as long as youhave their permission). You can also choosehow to fund the challenge from two differentpayment options.

5. fitness: This is your chance to setyourself a goal to get fit, lose weight and havean incredible motivation for achieving it.Although the challenges cater for varyinglevels of ability, they all require an element ofphysical fitness and everyone is encouragedto develop a fitness program to suit thechallenge they are about to face.

6. responsible tourism:We ensurethat the local communities in the host countriesbenefit directly from our challenges. All of ourexpeditions provide employment, contribute tothe local economy and inject funds into vitalcommunity projects. We strongly support andpositively encourage environmentalresponsibility, both at our offices in the UK andon all of our challenges overseas. Please seethe Responsible Tourism section on pages 4and 5 for more information.

7. social: Our participants are women andmen, young and old. Motives come in allshapes and sizes, but the one thing everyonehas in common is the desire to help aworthwhile cause, whilst breaking the mouldof everyday routine.

8. broaden your horizons: This isnot just a physical challenge. You will havethe opportunity to experience new cultures -from the Maasai in northern Tanzania to theKaren hill tribe in Thailand. We aim to createan understanding of local issues and providesensitive interaction with local communities.

9. fundraising: Putting on events toraise sponsorship is a great way of meetingother people who are interested in the charityor the challenge. Get your creative juicesflowing and come up with some innovativeways to raise the funds. Visit our website foran A-Z of ideas to get you started.

10. why not? Our challenges aresomething out of the ordinary. Why go on aregular holiday when you can have theadventure of a lifetime, experience somethingcompletely new, get fit, raise money forcharity, and make a real difference?

if you need any encouragement, here are ten reasons to accept the challenge

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“I am so glad I did this challenge. I met a

great bunch of people, saw a side to China you

wouldn’t see on any other tour, got f it

preparing and raised lots of money for a

charity close to my heart.”

Do something incredible this year.

Challenge yourself to make a difference.

We aim to set responsibletourism standards within thetravel industry and to minimizethe impact of our challenges onthe environment within whichwe operate.

We ensure that every challenge we runbenefits both the charity being supported, andalso the local communities with whom weinteract along the way. The social, economicand environmental impact of our challenges isconsidered at all stages of the planningprocess. Our responsible tourism policycovers not only our operations overseas, butour UK and Canadian representatives’ officesas well. We take pride in advising travellershow they can minimize their impact on theenvironment and benefit the host communitiesas much as possible.

support for local projectsAs part of our commitment to the localcommunities we meet with during ourchallenges, we donate approx US$500 pergroup to a local community project which wethink will enrich the quality of life in the areaswe travel through. Examples of the projectswe are funding include the following:

Thailand: Mr Heri’s Projects were set up by agroup of local & foreign volunteers and aremanaged by Mr Heri, the local priest. Theybenefit all the locally run charities,orphanages and education centres in thearea. The individual projects were set up toteach local children the importance ofeducation and to protect them from childlabour, prostitution and trafficking and tomake improvements to local education,hygiene and personal development. On ourThailand Jungle Challenge you may havetime to visit Peak Sneang, an impoverishedcommunity where approximately 500 childrenenjoy the goodwill of the project.

Tanzania: Tanzania is a beautiful country withwarm and welcoming people and anexcellent tourism infrastructure. Yet poorschool facilities, HIV/Aids, and unemploymentblight the lives of many Tanzanians. Over thelast 8 years, Charity Challenge hascontributed towards the vital work ofCommunity Projects Africa in Tanzania byfunding school building projects, providing

educational bursaries and giving vocationaltraining to Tanzanians (especially women)affected by HIV/Aids. We have also organisedthree community challenges where our clientshave travelled to Tanzania to get directlyinvolved in the building of the schools wehave helped to fund.

local community supportWe employ local guides, porters and otheressential support staff to help give support tothe rural areas where our challenges takeplace, and we try, where possible, to uselocally owned accommodation. This way,challenge costs can truly benefit the localcommunity. We also hope to improve the livesof some of the communities we work withthrough our donations whichgo to the International PorterProtection Group (IPPG) forsome of our India and Nepalchallenges. They give freeworkshops to help improve health and safety

for porters working in the mountains and forthe trekking industry worldwide. From theirwork they hope to eradicate avoidable illness,injury and death. They do this by raisingawareness of the issues among travelcompanies, guides, trek leaders, sirdars(porters’ foremen), and trekkers. SinceIPPG’s inception in 1997 there have beenpositive changes. Aid posts and hospitalsreport that most sick porters are nowaccompanied by a trekker, sirdar or groupleader instead of coming in alone. CharityChallenge ensures that the best practiceguidelines set by the IPPG are closelyadhered to

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“Throughout the trip, we were impressed by

the efforts taken on the ground to ensure

the challenges were of genuine benef it to

local people.”

sustainable developmentA leading UK government body responsiblefor sustainable development commendedCharity Challenge for its thorough andcommitted understanding of all aspects ofsustainable development. It added: “It isclear that sustainable development is at theheart of the business. In this rapidlyexpanding market, it represents outstandingperformance and is an example to others.”

air travel and climate changeTourism is the single biggest service industryin the world(1). It accounts for 10.4% percentof the world GDP and 8.2% of totalemployment worldwide which is equal to231.2 million jobs(2). For many developingcountries, tourism is one of the main sourcesof foreign exchange(3). Therefore, reducingtravel to these countries is not a long termsolution to climate change. Any potentialsolution to global warming comes at a cost;investment in renewable energy, cleanertechnologies, waste reduction processes,and so on.

We believe that the solution lies in bothraising awareness of the impact travel canhave on the world climate, and addressingthe ways in which we operate our challenges.We are also raising awareness of carbonfootprint issues with our overseas agents andpartners. Working with ClimateCare we offsetthe long haul flights undertaken by everyclient and member of staff who travelsthrough the company. Through the offsetting,we are funding projects in renewable energyand energy efficiency which fight climatechange and benefitcommunities around the world.

room for improvementWe are supporters of Tourism Concern, the International Porters ProtectionGroup, members of InternationalMountain Explorers Connectionand the Rainforest Alliance.

We are constantly looking for ways toimprove our operations to further benefit thelocal communities in which we operate. Assuch, we welcome your thoughts on anyways you feel we can improve ourresponsible tourism practices.

Charity Challenge and the Rainforest Alliancehave established an alliance to support BestManagement Practices in SustainableTourism. The Rainforest Alliance works toconserve biodiversity and protect livelihoodsby transforming land-use practices, businesspractices and consumer behaviour. CharityChallenge currently work with partners inEcuador and Peru that follow the RainforestAlliance’s Best Management Practices.

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Please read our comprehensive responsibletourism policy which details all of ouractions both in the UK and overseas atwww.charitychallenge.ca/tourism.html

“It’s easy to see that Charity Challenge hasgiven a lot of thought to the people, thecommunities and the environments whenplanning these challenges.”

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(1) In 2006 international tourism receipts reached US$682.7 billion(Source: World Tourism Organization UNWTO, Tourism MarketTrends, 2006)

(2) World Travel and Tourism Council (2007). Travel and TourismNavigating the Path Ahead. The 2007 Travel & TourismEconomic Research

(3) UNWTO (2007)

Charity Challenge fundingIn general, there are two ways in which you canfund a challenge; however some challengesmay only offer one of these options:

self funderWith the self funder option, you personallycover the full cost of the challenge andcommit to raise as much sponsorship as youcan for the charity. There is generally a $500minimum sponsorship requirement, but eachchallenge may differ. You will be givenfundraising support to help you achieve yourgoal. The full cost is made up of the deposit(typically $1000) which is due at the time ofbooking and the final balance which is dueeight weeks before departure.

flexiWith the flexi payment option, you pay yourdeposit when booking the challenge and makea further contribution towards challenge costs(the balance) eight weeks prior to departure.You also have to raise a minimum amount ofsponsorship for your charity. You will need tosend your sponsorship money to the charity asyou raise it. At least 80% of the minimumsponsorship required must be sent to thecharity ten weeks before departure, and theremaining 20% within four weeks of completingthe challenge.

If you have raised the necessary funds, thecharity will then pay the balance of yourexpedition costs (which will not exceed 25% ofthe minimum sponsorship target). The charitybenefits by keeping the remaining sponsorshipmoney (at least 75% of the minimumsponsorship) and every dollar over and abovethat you raise.

For example, if the cost of the challenge is$3,000, you pay the deposit at the time ofbooking the challenge ($1,000), and commit toraise a minimum sponsorship in aid of thecharity ($4,000). You must send 80% of theminimum sponsorship to the charity ten weeksbefore departure (which equates to $3,200). Atthis time, we will invoice you for your secondcontribution towards challenge costs (a further

$1,000) and will invoice the charity for theremaining amount ($1,000). You will then haveto send any remaining sponsorship money tothe charity within four weeks of completing thechallenge. The charity typically keeps about$3,000 of the minimum sponsorship and everydollar over and above that you raise.

small group supplementsPlease note that the costs and sponsorshiplevels listed on our website are based on aminimum number of participants (typically16-25) taking part on the challenge. We canrun most challenges with less than theminimum (typically 10-15 people), but there willbe a small group supplement. This is payableby your charity if you book under the flexioption, and by you if you are a self-funder. If asmall group supplement is necessary, we aimto notify you 12 weeks before departure.

deposit paymentsOn most challenges, you may at the time ofbooking, choose to pay your deposit in twoinstallments. This option is available only ifbooking online more than five months beforedeparture and paying by debit or credit card.Your card details will be securely stored andthe second deposit instalment will automaticallybe debited from the same credit/debit card 31days after the first installment is paid. Normalcancellation charges apply if you cancel yourbooking within the 31 days, prior to the secondinstallment being taken.

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Note: For the most up to date costs andsponsorship levels please refer to our website.

“It’s really amazing how generous people are

when they hear about this kind of challenge.

Family, friends and colleagues were very

supportive, and after an article in a local

newspaper, sponsorship started arriving from

unexpected directions!”

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how hard are the challenges?We will try to provide you with an incredibleexperience and a good reason to get intoshape, but the overriding objective of ourchallenges is for you to raise as much moneyas you possibly can for the charity. With thisin mind, you have to earn your sponsorshipmoney, so whichever trip you choose, you willfind an element of challenge waiting for you.How difficult you want the challenge to be isup to you.

Please choose something that is outside ofyour comfort zone as the more you pushyourself, the more you will feel rewarded uponthe completion of your challenge.

The following grading system will give you anidea of how difficult the challenges are.

Further details of terrain, altitude, facilitiesavailable and hours of activity each day canbe found on the relevant itinerary on ourwebsite.

challengingDo not be fooled by the fact that this is thelowest grade of difficulty. Challengingexpeditions require you to have a reasonablelevel of fitness and an open mind to deal withnew situations. They are not typically at highaltitude, and usually last between 6 and 12days. A typical day would involve 5 to 7 hoursof activity. The trails are less remote andalthough still basic, the facilities are slightlymore comfortable. You will be expected tocarry a daypack of about 5kgs.

toughTough itineraries are generally at highaltitude, and may take place in more remoteareas where there are limited facilitiesavailable. Due to the nature of high altitudeexpeditions, the itineraries are normallylonger (typically between 10 and 12 days),allowing you time to acclimatize. The terrainis likely to be hard going and a good level offitness is required. A typical day wouldinvolve 6 to 8 hours of activity inunpredictable weather conditions, and youwill have to carry a daypack of about 7kgs.

extremeChallenges that are graded extreme normallylast for between 11 and 18 days, and requirea very good level of fitness and a morefocused training program to enable you toundertake the challenge. All extremechallenges involve camping in a remotemountain environment where facilities arevery basic and the unpredictability ofmountain or Arctic weather can often providenumerous unexpected challenges of theirown. The terrain will be hard going, withsteep climbs and descents. A typical daywould involve 6 to 8 hours of activity, but asummit day could involve up to 15 hours ofactivity. You will have to carry a daypack ofabout 7kgs.

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Note: Most tough and extreme challenges takeplace at high altitudes (above 3,000m) wherethere is a risk of you being affected by AcuteMountain Sickness (AMS). Exercise at highaltitude can put considerable pressure on thebody, as the air is much thinner than at sea level.As a result, if you have any heart or respiratoryproblems or high blood pressure, you shouldseek medical advice before applying for a toughor extreme challenge.

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who organises the challenges?Charity Challenge is the concept of, isadministered by, and is the trading name ofChallenges Un Limited. We are a corporationformed under the laws of England and Wales(Company No. 03786692), carrying onbusiness as a tour operator in the UnitedKingdom and we also hold a licence under theOntario Extra-Provincial Corporations Act(Corporation No. 1861783).

what financial protection do youprovide?We are registered as a travel retailer under theTravel Industry Act, 2002 (Ontario, Canada),under TICO registration number 50019639and, accordingly, the Ontario Travel IndustryCompensation Fund will provide full or partialreimbursement of monies paid to us for travelservices that are not provided due to thebankruptcy or insolvency of Charity Challengeor an end supplier airline, where areimbursement has not otherwise beenprovided, as long as the claim meets certainrequirements set forth in Ontario Regulation26/05 made under the Travel Industry Act,2002. For further information please go tohttp://www.tico.ca/consumer-info/compensation-fund.html.

which charity can I support?Raising sponsorship requires commitment andenergy, so you need to be passionate aboutthe cause you support. You can support anyCanadian charity as long as you have theirpermission.

who leads the challenges?Our groups are led by first aid trained,English-speaking expedition leaders, and asupport team of assistant guides, porters,cooks, camp hands and so on (depending onthe challenge location). Virtually all staff isemployed locally in the host country.

who takes part?Participants must be at or over the applicableage of majority according to the laws of theirhome jurisdiction (country, province, state orterritory, as applicable) on the challengedeparture date, and be in suitable physical

condition to undertake the challenge as set outin the itinerary. Participants should be fullyaware of the possible risks inherent inadventure travel. Minor participants who are atleast 15 years old may also participate inchallenges, with the written agreement of, andwhen accompanied on the challenge by, aparent or guardian who is of legal age. Ourmost mature clients were a 75-year-old manwho successfully completed the RajasthanTiger Bike Ride in India and a 72-year-old manwho successfully reached the summit ofKilimanjaro! You will need to be relatively fit,should have an active sense of adventure, bewilling to muck in, and have a positive andflexible approach to adventure travel.

how do I convince sponsors thatthis is not a holiday?You will need to spend months training andfundraising before undertaking a demandingphysical challenge. During your challenge youwill be exerting yourself for 6-8 hours each dayfor several days, with basic facilities andsometimes in extreme weather and at highaltitude. Temperatures could drop from +30°Cto -20°C within 24 hours. Participating in one ofour challenges starts long before you depart. Ittakes time, effort, and dedication and is farfrom a holiday. Remember that the more youstep outside of your comfort zone, the morelikely people are to sponsor you.

do I need travel insurance?It is a condition of booking that you obtain asuitable travel insurance policy to cover you forthe challenge, with a minimum medical(emergency, evacuation and repatriation)coverage of $200,000. You must also ensurethat any policy purchased covers you for theadventurous activities you will be undertakingon your Challenge (as well as the heightscovered at altitude if applicable). It is stronglyrecommended that the coverage be extendedto include cancellation, curtailment, and allother expenses that might arise as a result ofloss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenienceoccurring to you or your baggage.

how fit do I need to be?The very nature of the challenges means acertain level of fitness is required. Ourexpeditions are designed to be demanding, asyou need to earn your sponsorship money, sogetting fit is all part of the challenge. We willprovide you with a training schedule and fitnesstraining notes.

what should I expect?Many of the host countries where ourchallenges take place are less developed thanNorth America. Internal infrastructures are oftenlimited; roads are rough and facilities basic. Wemaintain the highest standards of hygiene (that awilderness environment permits), but if you’reafter a five-star holiday, forget Charity Challenge.If, however, you are seeking an excitingadventure abroad, with a group of like-mindedindividuals, then we have plenty to offer you.

am I liable for any additional costs?The faqs for each challenge detail exactly whatis and what is not included in the cost of thechallenge. The only exception to this has beendue to increased costs of oil (which led to fuelsurcharges being imposed by the airlines) andthe performance of the CAD against the USD(which has led to currency surcharges). We aimto forward-buy relevant currency to cover ourrequirements and minimize any negativeimpact on our pricing. In all cases, we arecontractually obliged to absorb an equivalent to2% of the cost of the challenge before passingon any surcharges. Please refer to the pricingclause in the booking conditions.

what next?Once you have decided to take up thechallenge, please turn to page 35 for details onhow to book your place.

any further questions?If you are unsure about any aspect of ourchallenges, please [email protected] or call us in Canadaon +1 289 239 8239 or at our UK office on+44 (0)20 8557 0000. We will be more thanhappy to help you. Further faqs can be foundat www.charitychallenge.ca/faqs.html

Charity Challenge provides amassive amount of support tohelp you make the most of thisincredible experience.

We are here to help you inchoosing the right challengebefore booking, to achieveyour fundraising goal and toget fit before departure.

Here are some of the areas wewill provide further support andadvice on, much of which youcan find on our website:

members’ areaOnce you have booked and been authorizedby your charity, you will receive a usernameand password to access your own securemembers’ area where you can download allof the relevant information, but alsosponsorship forms, fundraising ideas, fitnesstraining programme, contact details of othersin your group, optional extension details, visaapplication notes, emergency contactdetails, reminders and much much more.

itineraryA day by day breakdown of terrain, altitude,distance covered and the approximatenumber of hours of activity. It also details thetype of accommodation whether camping,hotels or other.

equipment listDetails of what is required for the challenge,what can be hired, and discounts available.

country fact fileA source of information about all the littlethings you might not think about likeelectricity, shape of electric plug sockets,telephones and credit card usage,conversion rates, brief history and geography,local customs, do’s and don’ts, etc.

frequently asked questionsAn extensive list of questions are answeredcovering many of the topics that causeconcern amongst participants including foodand drink, accommodation, support, healthand safety, toilet and washing facilities.

health notes and travel tipsAdvice about vaccinations, medical kits,deep vein thrombosis, culture shock,dehydration, sunburn/sun damage, sore feet,cuts and grazes, animal bites, insect bornediseases and specific notes for diabetics.

high altitude notesComprehensive notes on the impact of highaltitude on the human body so trekkers areprepared and well informed before they travel.

fitness training Fitness training notes are available on thewebsite and we recommend you spend atleast three to four months before your tripgetting into shape and building up stamina.The higher the challenge grading, the fitteryou will need to be, and the earlier yourtraining should commence.

bookingWe have an online booking system to captureall of the relevant details in order to provideyou with the kind of support you will needincluding dietary requirements, allergies,pre-existing medical history, who you mightwant to share with and so on. Your medicaldetails will be screened by our medicalconsultant who will speak to you about anyconditions which they feel may cause you anissue on your specific challenge (i.e. at altitude).

insuranceThe specialist travel insurance that werecommend will cover you for medical(emergency, evacuation and repatriation), andprovide cover for the specific nature of thechallenges like high altitude trekking. Theinsurance also protects your charity for anycontribution they may make towards yourchallenge costs.

visas and vaccinationsThree months prior to departure we willprovide you with visa application forms (ifapplicable) and notes on how to apply foryour tourist visa. If you want someone elseto apply for you, we have a professional visaservice company who can assist you. We willalso provide a list of recommendedvaccinations for your challenge.

on the challengeYou will be led by an experienced first-aidtrained challenge leader, and if at high altitudepossibly by a doctor also. The challenges aresupported by a whole host of guides andassistant guides, cooks, camp hands,porters, security and so on.

Challenge leaders carry an extensive first aidkit, and doctors (if applicable) carry a morecomprehensive kit with prescriptionmedication. Our objective is for every client toachieve their own goal in a safe andsustainable way. The challenges are notoperated as a race and will you will be able togo at your own pace (as long as it does notjeopardize the overall safety of the group).

the charity challenge teamOur head office is made up of people whohave trekked and biked, fundraised,organized and led challenges all around theworld. We are here to help. If you need anyadditional support, please call our Canadasales agents on +1 289 239 8239 or the UKhead office on +44 (0)208 557 0000, oremail us at [email protected].

If you need any other form of support, pleasedo ask.

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Most participants tend to join achallenge individually or with afriend or two. However agrowing number of ourchallenges now run exclusivelyfor private groups.

We regularly work withcorporate clients, organizingexclusive groups to engagestaff, encourage team-buildingand generate good PR.

Equally, we are happy toorganize an exclusive itineraryfor groups of friends, relativesor colleagues.

Here are some reasons that people give forwanting to organize an exclusive group:

• Improve morale amongst staff

• Teambuilding/personal development

• To celebrate a big birthday (40th, 50th or 60th)

• To come to terms with a difficult life event(divorce, bereavement, children leavinghome)

• To meet like-minded people (singles,divorcees, etc)

• To fulfill a new year’s resolution, like losingweight or getting fit

• To experience new cultures

• To support the charity of their choice

A group usually starts off as the brainchild ofone adventurous person who wants toundertake a challenge. If you have thepersuasive powers to encourage others, wecan organize a private group for you. We willhandle all of the administration, support youwith marketing materials, and deal withqueries from participants about thechallenge. We can provide posters, films,slide shows, e-newsletters and even givewebinars to interested people. All you willhave to do is convince more participants tojoin you on the challenge. Most groupsrequire a minimum of about 12-16 people,but if you have any questions, please call ourCanada agents on +1 289 239 8239 or theUK head office us on +44 (0)20 8557 0000,or email us at [email protected].

“We def initely couldn’t have made the climbwithout Charity Challenge and we’ve been welltaken care of. Without these guys it wouldn’thave been possible. A big thank you and it’sbeen an amazing journey.” Cheryl Cole

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Please visit our website (www.charitychallenge.ca) for thelatest departure dates, prices and detailed itinerary, q&a,equipment list, fact file, high altitude notes, health notes, traveltips and a slideshow of images.

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• Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain• Spectacular panoramic views, deep gorges & glacial lakes• Sample Sherpa hospitality and explore Kathmandu

This outstanding trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain willtake you through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, with time toexplore its villages and colourful monasteries.

Eight of the world’s fourteen peaks that exceed 26,246ft in height are situatedin the Nepalese Himalayas. The highest of them all, standing at 29,029ft, is Mt.Everest.

Your trekking adventure begins at Lukla, where you will trek to the Sherpacapital of Namche Bazaar. You will have plenty of time to acclimatize to thealtitude, following the trail through the hills and across numerous rivers.

Your trek leads gradually uphill from Thyangboche, where you reach your goalof Everest Base Camp and the highest point of the challenge at Kalapathar(18,526ft) with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks andglaciers including Mt. Everest.

Community Support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity, we will be making donation to The InternationalPorters Protection Group (IPPG) in the Nepalese Himalayas. IPPG’smission is to improve health and safety for the trekking porter at workin the mountains and reduce the incidence of avoidable illness, injuryand death.

"The view each day as I opened my tentand saw the Himalayas will stay with meforever, truly amazing!"www.charitychallenge.ca

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challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Kathmandu, NepalDay 2 Arrive Kathmandu. HotelDay 3 Rest day in Kathmandu. HotelDay 4 Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (8,700ft). CampDay 5 Trek to Namche Bazaar (11,286ft). CampDay 6 Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar. CampDay 7 Trek to Thyangboche (12,687ft). CampDay 8 Trek to Dingboche (14,297ft). CampDay 9 Acclimatization day in Dingboche. CampDay 10 Trek to Loboche (16,167ft). CampDay 11 Trek to Gorakshep (17,349ft) & Everest Base. Camp (5,357m)Day 12 Ascent of Kalapathar (18,526ft) & trek back to Pherice. CampDay 13 Trek to Phungitenga. CampDay 14 Phungitenga to Chumoa. CampDay 15 Trek back to Lukla. CampDay 16 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. HotelDay 17 Free day in Kathmandu. HotelDay 18 Depart Kathmandu to CanadaDay 19 Arrive Toronto

• High altitude trek through the spectacular Ecuadorian Andes• Summit one of the world’s highest active volcanoes- Mt.Cotopaxi• Crampons & ropes for final glacier summit

Arriving in the multi-ethnic city of Quito you will kick off this fantastic challengewith a visit to the equator line before heading for the nearby volcanoes to startyour trek. Your challenge in the spectacular Avenue of Volcanoes begins withPasochoa and El Corazon volcanoes, followed by Iliniza and culminates one ofthe world's highest active volcanoes, the magical Mt. Cotopaxi.

The climb to Mt. Cotopaxi's (19,347ft) summit is optional to those of the groupwho are exceptionally fit and prepared for the tough summit bid. Much of thefinal climb is on its glacier.

You will start your climb at about midnight when the ice is hard and easier totrek on. As the sun starts to rise you will see that the clouds that for days havebeen so far up, are now down below you. Through gaps in the cloud, there arespectacular views of the Andes in every direction.

Community Support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunities, we make a donation to the Laracunga andCarlisama communities in the Otavalo area just outside Quito and nearto where you will be trekking. These communities are small youngindigenous communities, who make a living from cane beans, corn,yucca and grazing live stock. The donation that Charity Challenge willmake on your behalf will go to the community’s school by supplyingthem with resources for maintaining the school buildings.

We also offset the carbon footprint of our passengers’ internationalflights by contributing funds towards ClimateCare’s portfolio of offsetprojects.

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Quito, Ecuador. Arrive Quito. HotelDay 2 Acclimatization day in Quito (9200ft). Hotel Day 3 Pasochoa volcano (13,776ft). Lodge (10,498ft)Day 4 El Corazon hike (14,435ft). LodgeDay 5 Los llinizas (15,255ft). CampDay 6 Iliniza Norte/Cotapaxi National Park (16,818ft). LodgeDay 7 Rest day. Visit Cotapaxi National Park/Incan ruins. LodgeDay 8 Cotopaxi (15,748ft). Glacier practice. Jose Refugio. LodgeDay 9 Summit Cotopaxi (19,347ft). HotelDay 10 Depart Quito to TorontoDay 11 Arrive Toronto

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“Two weeks of memories and people that will

stay with me forever. An awesome, emotional

and physical experience.” www.charitychallenge.ca

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• Summit the world’s highest freestanding mountain – Kilimanjaro• Trek through a range of eco-systems from rainforests to ice-caps• Optional safari extension to three national parks after your climb

At 5,895m/19,340ft, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and oneof the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth’s crust.

Your challenge to reach its summit starts in the rainforests of Lemosho Gladesand heads upwards as you acclimatise on Shira Plateau. From here you willcatch a glimpse of your goal – Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s main ice-capped peak. Youcontinue via the beautiful Southern Flank, Barranco Wall and Barafu Route.

During the days you will rise higher, often looking down on a sea of clouds.With plenty of time for acclimatisation, our groups have excellent success ratesfor trekkers reaching the summit (96%).

However, do not underestimate the challenge ahead. The final push to the topis tough, but the effort will be worth it when you are finally standing on therooftop of Africa, overwhelmed with pride!

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaDay 2 Arrive Kilimanjaro. Hotel Day 3 Rest Day. HotelDay 4 Rainforest Trek (9,186ft). CampDay 5 Acclimatization Trek (11,482ft). CampDay 6 Trek along the Shira Plateau (12,467ft). CampDay 7 Southern Flank (12,795ft) Camp Day 8 Trek along the Barranco Wall & Karanga Valley (12,795ft). CampDay 9 Barafu Ridge trek(15,091ft). CampDay 10 Summit Day (19,340ft). CampDay 11 Descend to Mweka Gate. HotelDay 12 Depart Tanzania Day 13 Arrive Toronto, Canada

Community Support: As part of our community supportprogramme Charity Challenge will be making a donation toCommunity Projects Africa. The charity provides support forimpoverished people living in South and East Africa. The donation willhelp to fund the large number of projects the charity works on inTanzania, which includes schools and nurseries, vocational trainingcentre’s, medical projects and much more.


“Amazing, stunning and a combination ofone of the hardest and best days of my life!”www.charitychallenge.ca

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• Alternative uncrowded route to the peak – Rongai route• Summit the world’s highest freestanding mountain – Kilimanjaro• Optional safari extension to three national parks after your climb

At 19,340ft, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to breakthrough the Earth’s crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit!

The Rongai Route starts just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border and has beenmostly unused for many years. Now open for climbing once again, experiencedguides consider this ascent route to be both more manageable and morebeautiful than the main Marangu Trail.

The Rongai Route begins in attractive farmland and delightful forest, with thepossibility of wildlife viewing. The Trek encompasses a whole range of climatezones adding considerably to the interest of the trek.

Our groups have excellent success rates for trekkers reaching the summit, butdon't underestimate the challenge ahead. Most trekkers will never haveexperienced a day as tough as this, with 3,280ft of ascent and over 6,561ft ofdescent. It is however victory day!

Community Support: As part of our community supportprogramme Charity Challenge will be making a donation toCommunity Projects Africa. The charity provides support forimpoverished people living in South and East Africa. The donation willhelp to fund the large number of projects the charity works on inTanzania, which includes schools and nurseries, vocational trainingcentre’s, medical projects and much more.


challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaDay 2 Arrive Kilimanjaro. Hotel Day 3 Rest Day. HotelDay 4 Forest trek (8,530ft). CampDay 5 Trek towards Mawenzi - Kikelewa Caves (11,811ft). CampDay 6 Mawenzi Tarn (14,206ft). CampDay 7 Acclimatization Day (14,206ft). Camp Day 8 Kibo Crater (15,419ft). CampDay 9 Summit Day (19,340ft). CampDay 10 Descend to Marangu Gate. Hotel Day 11 Depart Tanzania Day 12 Arrive Toronto, Canada



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“A rewarding and incredible experience never

to be forgotten, with an amazing group of

people who will a lways be in my heart”


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“Well worth the effort! F inishing the

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but the rewards were far greater.”

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GREAT WALL DISCOVERY GREAT WALL DISCOVERY GREAT WALL DISCOVERY

• Trek on various sections of the Great Wall of China• Steep staircases, ancient watchtowers and incredible views• Optional Terracotta Warriors & Pandas or Xian extension

The Great Wall of China was originally constructed to keep out nomadic tribeswho raided China's Northern frontier.

Your trekking challenge will allow you to witness Imperial China’s Frontlinedefence, experiencing Black dragon pools National Park and trekkingJinshanling with a vigorous and challenging day involving climbing thousandsof steps that loop along the mountains either side of the Gubeikou Gateway.

Each day you will trek approximately 12kms along the stony path, twisting andwinding its way along the mountains, interspersed with crumblingwatchtowers. It is demanding but also very rewarding, particularly on a clearday when you can look at the vast and beautiful mountain ranges.

On completion of your challenge you will return to Beijing to explore some ofthe many attractions of China's capital city including the Forbidden City andTiananmen Square.

Beijing

GOBI DESERT

CHINA

HohhotBaotou Zhangjiakou

Taiyuan

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Shijiazhuang

Datong

MONGOLIA

Community Support: As part of our community supportprogramme Charity Challenge will be making a donation totownships in Yulin, in the southeast of Guangxi. Most communitiesare located in remote mountainous areas where environmentalconditions are poor and they have limited access to information.


challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Beijing, ChinaDay 2 Arrive Beijing. Transfer to start of trek. LodgeDay 3 Badaling great Wall, LodgeDay 4 Black Dragon Pools. Lodge Day 5 Gubeikou Gateway. LodgeDay 6 Jinshangling Loop. LodgeDay 7 Mutianyu Section. HotelDay 8 City Tour of Beijing. HotelDay 9 Depart Beijing to Toronto

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Please visit our website (www.charitychallenge.ca) for the latestdeparture dates, prices and detailed itinerary, q&a, equipmentlist, fact file, health notes, travel tips and a slideshow of images.

“The Great Wall of China is one of the

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• Explore Cusco, the former Inca capital, and the Sacred Valley• Trek on an alternative, uncrowded route off the beaten track• Reach the lost city of Machu Picchu Via the Sun Gate

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Lima, Peru.Day 2 Lima to Cusco. HotelDay 3 Tipon, Pikillaqta (acclimatization day). HotelDay 4 Cusco to Lares hot springs to Cuncani. CampDay 5 Cuncani to Huacahuasi. CampDay 6 Huacahuasi to Ollyantaytambo. HotelDay 7 Ollyantaytambo to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. HotelDay 8 Aguas Calientes to Cusco. HotelDay 9 Cusco to Lima. Depart Lima to TorontoDay 10 Arrive Toronto

Community Support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity, we are going to make a donation to the InstitutoMachu Picchu (IMAPI). IMAPI is a Peruvian non-profit organisationdedicated to the conservation of natural and cultural resources in theMachu Picchu Sanctuary and surrounding regions. IMAPI’s goal isthe sustainable development of tourism, agriculture, cottageindustries, education, and scientific research projects.


“I have never seen such beautifu l anduntouched terrain. There were far fewertourists trekking than I expected along theway which made my challenge even morepersonal and special.”

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PERU

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Your first taste of the Inca world will be in and around the city of Cusco, theancient Inca capital. After acclimatizing to the high altitude by visiting local Incaruins and Spanish Colonial churches, you will head towards the remote andrarely visited Lares Valley

This unique alternative to the extremely busy Inca Trail is far off the beaten trackand you will see diverse and spectacular scenery as you glimpse a way ofPeruvian life that has remained untouched for centuries. The region is alsohome to the Baños Del Inca, (8,749ft), probably the best known hot springs insouthern Peru, offering spectacular views of Mounts Veronica, Chicon andPumahaunca.

You will eventually reach and have some time to explore the ruins at MachuPicchu, the ‘lost City of the Incas’.

• Trek through rugged jungle landscape and visit ancient cities• Bamboo raft along the River Kwai and camp in a hill tribe village• Elephant ride in wildlife sanctuary

This expedition takes place in western Thailand’s Kanchanaburi Province,location of the infamous Death Railway and Bridge over the River Kwai.Kanchanaburi is inhabited by a mixture of Burmese, Karen, Mon and Thaipeoples. The challenge will take you through the rugged jungles in remote partsof the province close to the border with Burma.

You will spend six days trekking, rafting, kayaking and riding elephants throughthe forests and mountains of the Thung Yai Nareusan Wildlife Sanctuary. TheThung Yai area is home to the Karen people who traditionally live in smallvillages and forest communities. They know the region better than anybodyelse and will be your hosts and guides for the challenge. You will stay overnightin a Karen village consisting of bamboo stilt houses and at a campsite on thebanks of the river.

Once the challenge is complete, you will return to Bangkok, home to the RoyalPalace and Wat Po.

Community Support: By participating in this challenge youhave helped us in making a vital contribution to the villages inthe area in which you will trek. As part of Charity Challenge’scommitment to the local community in Thailand you will visit andwitness first-hand the positive effects of the donation locally bypassing through one of the four Karen villages that Charity Challengesupports, as well as an orphanage/temple in three Pagodas.


challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Bangkok, ThailandDay 2 Arrive Bangkok, HotelDay 3 Kanchanaburi Province, HotelDay 4 Sangklaburi, Burmese Inn Day 5 Thung Yai and the Karen People, Camp Day 6 Sanepong, CampDay 7 Songkaria and the Mon peopleDay 8 Sangklaburi and Thong Pa Pum. Riverside ChaletDay 9 Death Railway and hellfire Pass, Riverside ChaletDay 10 River Kwai and Elephant Camp, HotelDay 11 Bangkok. Depart Bangkok to Toronto Day 12 Arrtive Toronto



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THAILAND JUNGLE EXPERIENCE THAILAND JUNGLE EXPERIENCE THAILAND JUNGLE EXPERIENCE

“I am sad that the experience is over, but

amazed at what I have achieved both

physically and mentally. I have made good

friends and laughed and cried through and

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• Trek through one of the Earth’s most volcanic regions• Vast lava fields, glaciers, countless streams & hot springs• Optional whale watching extension

Iceland is home to active volcanoes, sheer cliffs, glaciers, thundering waterfalls,steaming lava fields, plunging fjords, boiling mud pools and spouting geysers!This is the stunning terrain that your challenge will cross.

You will walk the Landmannalaugar route across the Southern Highlandsthrough one of the most actively volcanic areas in Iceland. Most striking of all isthe sheer vastness of space with far reaching visibility, crystal clear northern airand the geological diversity of the multi-colored volcanic rocks.

Although this is a short European trek, don’t be fooled into thinking it is notchallenging! The days are long, the terrain is difficult, and you will be expectedto get involved in helping to set up camp in the evenings.

You can, however, unwind with a dip in the Blue Lagoon before returning home.

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Reykjavik, Iceland.Day 2 Arrive Reykjavik. Hotel Day 3 Transfer to Landmannalaugar. CampDay 4 Landmannalaugar to Alfvatn. CampDay 5 Álftavatn to Emstrur. CampDay 6 Emstrur to Thorsmörk and transportation to Reykjavik. HotelDay 7 Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon

Depart Reykjavik to Toronto

Community support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity, we will be making a donation to VildarbörnChildren’s Charity. The charity helps critically ill children in Iceland andneighboring countries by giving children living under specialcircumstances a chance to travel. By participating you will help us inmaking a vital contribution to Vildarbörn Children’s Charity work.


“This was by far the most challengingexperience of my life. I have overcome manypersonal challenges in the last few days, butcouldn’t have done it without the support ofthe group.”

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• Visit the World Heritage sites of Havana and Trinidad• Pass citrus groves, coffee plantations and tropical waterfalls• Explore Santa Clara, site of the Revolution's Final Battle

Community support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity in Cuba, we are going to be making a donation tothe Historical Preservation Society of Havana. The society works withthe city’s authorities in renovating and helping the regeneration of theold city. This revamp of the city, will create a better standard of livingfor the Havana community.


challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Havana, Cuba. HotelDay 2 Havana. HotelDay 3 Hiking from Lake Hanabanilla. HaciendaDay 4 Casa de la Gallega to Codina. HaciendaDay 5 Codina to Topes de Collantes. HotelDay 6 Topes de Collantes to Vega grande. HotelDay 7 Topes de Collantes to El Cubano. HotelDay 8 Trinidad relaxation. HotelDay 9 Depart Havana to TorontoDay 10 Arrive Toronto



“This was def initely the trek of a lifetime.

The Cuban people are so wonderful, very

welcoming and caring. I feel privileged to

have stayed in the heart of their country.” ww

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Your trek starts in the vibrant capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site ofHavana. Much of Havana’s old quarter remains untouched despite the variouswars and revolutions that have taken place over the last 200 years.

Once out of Havana, things are generally quieter and more easygoing. But foryou, this is where your challenge begins. You will be trekking for five days, forbetween 6 to 7 hours a day, passing farms, coffee plantations and fruitplantations.

The terrain is undulating, and in parts tough going, but with amazing views andtropical waterfalls to bathe in, it is well worth the effort. You will visit the city ofSierra del Escambray and finally the beautiful city of Trinidad.

SAHARA DESERT TREK SAHARA DESERT TREK SAHARA DESERT TREK



• Landscapes punctuated by stark peaks and formidable gorges• Cross the Maider El Kbir plateau dotted with nomadic tents• Climb Jebel Lamrakeb with spectacular views of the desert below

Your challenge passes through the Jebel Saghro region, a forbidding landscapepunctuated by stark peaks, formidable gorges and bright oases. The region wasoriginally volcanic and the last defence before the Sahara. It is home to the Ait Attatribe, a nation of great warriors who migrate here in the winter.

Your first day will be spent crossing the Maider El Kbir plateau, dotted with thetents of nomadic people, who move here once the first snows start falling on theHigh Atlas Mountains.

A challenging climb up Jebel Lamrakeb is rewarded with spectacular views of themulti-coloured rocky desert landscape. Walking through palm gorges, you'll jointhe dry Rhris River. Guided by the river, you head towards an oasis of tamarisktrees. You will cross the dunes of Boulaadam before completing the challenge atOurazazare, gateway to the awesome Sahara Desert.

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Ouarzazate, MoroccoDay 2 Arrive Ouarzazate, MoroccoDay 3 Ouarzazate to Lahfira. CampDay 4 Maider El Kbir Plateau. CampDay 5 Climb Jebel Lamrakeb. CampDay 6 Rhris River. CampDay 7 The dunes of Boulaàdam. CampDay 8 Return to Ouarzazate. HotelDay 9 Depart Ouarzazate to Toronto Day 10 Arrive Toronto, Canada

Community Support: As part of our community supportprogramme Charity Challenge will be making a donation to SOSChildren’s Villages, the largest orphan charity in the world. They haveseveral projects in Morocco and this donation will helps them toachieve the life changing work that they do for some of the mostdisadvantaged children in the country.


“The Sahara desert was a stunning place to trek,and on top of that the quality of the staff andlevel of organisation were outstanding. I have hadan incredible experience, met some fantasticpeople & have some wonderful memories.”

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• Ride 350kms through villages, fruit orchards & coffee plantations• Celebrate in Trinidad with some live music and salsa dancing• Optional beach or Havana extension

Your expedition begins in the Cuban capital of Havana and ends by the CaribbeanSea in Trinidad some six days later and after cycling approximately 350kms. Mostof the cars on the road are large American Chevys and Buicks from before therevolution, and buildings have remained untouched for more than half a century.You can’t help but be touched by the friendliness and pride that the Cubans feelfor their country.

Outside of Havana, there are very few vehicles on the road and as Cuba has astrong biking culture, you will fit right in. You will pass villages separated by colorfulfruit orchards, sugar plantations and tree-lined avenues.

You will cycle through Cienfuegos, which sits in a bay facing the Caribbean Seaand has attracted pirates through the ages, and continue to the magnificent Sierradel Escambray before finally reaching Trinidad. You can spend your final eveningdining and salsa dancing before returning to Havana.


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“The most exciting way to see a country! Thepeople I met, the challenges I faced and thethings I saw made this an all roundamazing trip.”

cuban revolution cycle

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Havana. HotelDay 2 Havana to Playa Jibacoa. HotelDay 3 Playa Jibacoa to Matanzas. HotelDay 4 Matanzas to Cienfuegos. HotelDay 5 Cienfuegos. HotelDay 6 Cienfuegos to Hanabanilla. HotelDay 7 Hanabanilla to Trinidad. HotelDay 8 Relaxation!HotelDay 9 Transfer to Havana. Depart Havana to TorontoDay 10 Arrive Toronto

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Community Support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity in Cuba, we are going to be making a donation tothe Historical Preservation Society of Havana. The society works withthe city’s authorities in renovating and helping the regeneration of theold city. This revamp of the city, will create a better standard of livingfor the Havana community.


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“Cycling through China in the shadows of the

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• Cycle over 450kms in the shadows of the Great Wall of China• Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City and the temple of Heaven• Optional Terracotta Warriors & Pandas or Xian extension

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Beijing, ChinaDay 2 Arrive Beijing. LodgeDay 3 Yanquing to Badaling to Changpinq via Ming tombs. LodgeDay 4 Changping to Huairou, LodgeDay 5 Huairou to Miyun Reservior. LodgeDay 6 Miyun to Jinshanling Great Wall, LodgeDay 7 Jinshanling to Huangyaguan. LodgeDay 8 Huangyaguan Great Wall to Pinggu County. HotelDay 9 Full Day City Tour of BeijingDay 10 Depart Beijing to Toronto

The Great Wall of China was originally constructed to keep out nomadic tribeswho raided China’s northern frontier. As you ride alongside the Great Wall, yourimagination will take you back several centuries to when the wall was thefront-line defence of Imperial China.

Your demanding cycling challenge starts in the village of Yanqing, north of BeijingCity. Each day you will cycle between 60kms - 110kms in the shadows of theGreat Wall, visiting ancient Ming Tombs and the Black Dragon Pools NationalPark along the way.

This incredibly scenic challenge covers a route along one of the world’s bestknown UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a demanding yet rewardingexpedition, as you enjoy the vast and beautiful mountain ranges all around andwitness the rural life of northern China from your saddle.On completion of yourchallenge you will return to Beijing to explore some of the many attractions ofChina’s capital: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Lama Temple.

Community Support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity, we will be making a donation to townships in Yulin,in the southeast of Guangxi. Most communities are located in remotemountainous areas where environmental conditions are poor and theyhave limited access to information.



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Beijing

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• Visit the Inca capital of Cusco & cycle through the remote Andes• Observe an amazing diversity of flora & fauna in the Amazon• Explore the lost city of Machu Picchu

Community Support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity, we are going to make a donation to local NGO,Ecoan Peru. This year along with Amazonas Explorer, Ecoan plan toplant 8000 seedlings in the Lares valley. Replanting will encourageresponsible and sustainable tourist practices and also bring back thenatural habitat in the valley, thus allowing local communities to enjoynative flora and fauna which has been rapidly disappearing as a resultof deforestation.


challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Lima, Peru. Overnight Lima Hotel.Day 2 Lima to Cusco (11,154ft). Acclimatize. HotelDay 3 Guided tour of Machu Picchu (9,186ft). GuesthouseDay 4 Cycle along Sacred Valley to Pisac (9,842ft). CampDay 5 Cycle ascent and descent to Colquepata (11,788ft). CampDay 6 Descend to Paucartambo. Tough ride to Tres Cruces

(12,795). CampDay 7 Descend 4,593ft into cloud forest. CampDay 8 Ride deeper into the rainforest to Atalaya (2,460ft). CampDay 9 Transfer to Cusco. HotelDay 10 Fly Cusco to Lima. Depart Lima to TorontoDay 11 Arrive Toronto

Please visit our website (www.charitychallenge.ca) for the latestdeparture dates, prices and detailed itinerary, q&a, equipment list,fact file, health notes, travel tips and a slideshow of images.

cycle machu picchu to the amazonperu

Your trip will start with a day exploring the ancient Inca capital of Cusco andvisit the Machu Picchu ruins. Your biking challenge then begins with anacclimatization ride from the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo along the lengthof the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the artisan market of Pisac.

From here you bike through the Andes, with spectacular views of the cordilleraAusangate, dropping down into the charming village of Paucartambo before afinal tough climb to Tres Cruces, the last pass before the Andes begins itsdescent into the Amazon rainforest. Following sunrise over the Amazon, youwill have the thrill of a 4,593ft dirt-road descent, crossing multiple ecosystemsuntil you reach the pristine cloud forest and set up camp.

The challenge continues as you cycle deeper into the rainforest of the ManuBiosphere Reserve, home to Peru’s national bird, the Cock of the Rock,toucan, monkeys, spectacled bears, giant ferns and orchids.

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“A well organised never to be forgotten triptaking us from the Andes to the Amazonwith strangers at the start who are now goodfriends.”

Please visit our website (www.charitychallenge.ca) for the latestdeparture dates, prices and detailed itinerary, q&a, equipment list,fact file, health notes, travel tips and a slideshow of images.

Community Support: As part of our commitment to the localcommunity, we will be making a donation to the Karm MargStreet Children’s Project in Faridabad, India that works with streetchildren. Karm Marg Street Children’s Project helps children to run acare home themselves, with guidance and supervision. Here streetchildren are provided with shelter, education, nutrition, medical,counselling and vocational training.


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• Start your challenge with a visit to the Taj Mahal• Bike 480kms through colourful Rajasthan, Land of the Kings• Visit Ranthambore and see tigers in their natural habitat

Your expedition begins in India’s bustling capital of Delhi, with its labyrinth ofstreets and markets, crowded with exotic produce and a bewildering mix ofpeople.

You will then move on to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, where you can exploreone of the most awesome and extravagant monuments ever built. EmperorShah Jahan built the Taj in memory of his beloved wife. Starting in 1631, it took22 years to build and is inlaid with thousands upon thousands of semi-preciousstones.

Cycling allows you to reach parts of India that you might not have reachedotherwise. You will see the country, up close and personnel.

Your ride ends in Rajasthan’s capital city, Jaipur – the pink city – where you willenjoy some free time sight - seeing and shopping.

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Delhi, India. Day 2 Delhi. HotelDay 3 Taj Mahal. HotelDay 4 Taj Mahal to Fatephur Sikri. HotelDay 5 Fatephur Sikri to Keoladeo Ghana National Park. HotelDay 6 Keoladeo Ghana National Park to Karauli. HotelDay 7 Karauli to Ranthambore National Park. HotelDay 8 Ranthambore National Park to Bhanderej. HotelDay 9 Bhanderej to Jaipur. HotelDay 10 Rest in Delhi. HotelDay 11 Depart Delhi to Toronto

india

“What better way to discover the real way of

life and a different culture than cycling! A

fabulous challenge I would recommend it to

anyone and everyone!” www.charitychallenge.ca

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snow

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“Skiing to the North Pole was a once in

a lifetime experience. Thanks to Charity

Challenge for running such a slick and

professional trip.”

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SOUTH POLE CHALLENGE SOUTH POLE CHALLENGE SOUTH POLE CHALLENGE

• Reach one of the planet’s last great untouched wildernesses• Ski the last degree (111 kilometers) to the South Pole • Join the ultimate journey to the bottom of the world!

antarctica



One of the planet’s last great untouched wildernesses, the South Pole has longbeen the crowning jewel of polar exploration. Since Scott, Shackleton andAmundsen first attempted to find a route to the southernmost point on earth,its haunting landscapes and serene beauty have been a constant challenge toman’s unquenchable quest for adventure.

This incredible journey takes you across the last degree of the planet’s surface,skiing the final 111 kilometres under your own power, in conditions that candrop to as low as -40º. Following in the wake of the first pioneering polarexplorers, you’ll face challenges that will require patience, determination anduntapped resources of physical and mental strength as you take on one of theharshest and most breathtaking landscapes on earth.

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Punta Arenas, ChileDay 2 Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile. HotelDay 3 In Punta Arenas. HotelDay 4 Fly to Union Glacier Camp, Antarctica. CampDay 5 Acclimatization Day. CampDay 6-7 Mini Expedition. CampDay 8 Fly to 89° S. CampDay 9-14 Ski to the South Pole. CampDay 15 The South Pole. CampDay 16 Fly back to Union Glacier. CampDay 17 Fly to Punta Arenas. HotelDay 18 Depart Punta ArenasDay 19 Arrive Toronto

NB: Extreme and unpredictable weather can delay the flight on to the iceat the start or off of the ice at the end of your challenge. Once on the ice,your progress will depend on the weather conditions, the physical state ofthe group. There are so many variables that you absolutely must beprepared for any changes and delays that might occur. You should allowfor up to a week longer of the end of the challenge, in case conditionsdictate that you unable to travel on the assigned departure date. Pleaseread additional notes in the detailed itinerary on our website.

Please note that there are specific terms and conditions for thischallenge.

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New Challenge!

South Pole

Union Glacier

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• Trek the last degree to the Geographic North Pole• Ski and sledge up to 8 hours a day on the frozen Arctic Ocean• Endure temperatures as low as -40º celcius

challenge summaryDay 1 Depart Toronto to Longyearbyen. NorwayDay 2 Arrive Longyearbyen. Training Day. GuesthouseDay 3 Training Day. GuesthouseDay 4-13 Ski to the Geographic North Pole. CampDay 13 Helicopter back to Barneo ice camp and on to

Lonyearbyen. Hotel Day 14-15 Contingency day or depart Norway. Arrive Toronto

NB: Extreme and unpredictable weather can delay the flight on to the iceat the start or off of the ice at the end of your challenge. Once on the ice,your progress will depend on the weather conditions, the physical state ofthe group, whether the ice is flat or broken up, whether you encounterany leads (breaks in the ice) or polar bears. There are so many variablesthat you absolutely must be prepared for any changes and delays thatmight occur. You should allow for up to a week longer of the end of thechallenge, in case conditions dictate that you unable to travel on theassigned departure date.Please read additional notes in the detailed itinerary on our website.

Please note that there are specific terms and conditions for thischallenge.

“The trip succeeded thanks to CharityChallenge whose meticulous planning andmicro management of a trip full of potentia lpitfalls and problems was as ever utterlyexemplary.”


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north pole challenge norway/arctic ocean

Take part in this once in a lifetime trip to the North Pole! In 1909 Robert Peary,his partner Matthew Henson, and four Inuit reached the North Pole. They wererecognized as the first, although there is still controversy surrounding this claim,as some believe the men missed the North Pole by several miles. Followingmany further failed expeditions, by sled, balloon, airship and ship, the Pole wasnext witnessed in 1926, but it was 1948 before anyone actually stood there.

Travelling across the dynamic polar ice in temperatures that often fall below-35º, requires patience, determination and physical fitness, not to mention aflexible attitude to deal with the many obstacles that may crop up over thecourse of each day, and which make reaching the North Pole all the moresatisfying.

You will ski and haul your sledge for around 8 hours per day for up to 8 days, inthe process encountering many challenges and breathtaking scenery.

BeaufortSea

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Charity Challenge has teamedup with a number of experts intheir field to provide you withsome support for the variouselements of your challenge.

So whether it’s finding outabout what vaccinations to getfor Tanzania, how to obtain anIndian tourist visa, what kind ofsleeping bag you need forKilimanjaro or how to bestprepare for a high altitude trek,we aim to have the right advicefor you.

We are working with more and moreorganizations all the time, but here aresome that you can expect to receivesome guidance or support from duringyour challenge experience:

Flight Centre Ltd. is a leading retailerof travel products and services for theleisure and corporate markets and isworking with Charity Challenge tosupport our clients with domesticconnections, international flights andother travel related products andservices.

Air Canada is Canada's largestprovider of scheduled passengerservices to and from Canada andserves over 32 million customersannually and provides directpassenger service to over 170destinations on five continents. Themajority of our departures will beutilising Air Canada’s extensivenetwork of routes and airline partners.

ManuLife Travel Insurance – Wework with ManuLife, in co-operation withFlight Centre, to provide extensive coverfor your challenge should an incident oraccident occur. You can feel confidentthat they have the strength, stability andexpertise to be there if you need themduring an emergency. You can find moreinformation about the policy on ourwebsite and in your members’ area.

GoodLife Fitness - Since 1979GoodLife Fitness has been educating,motivating and helping Canadians reachtheir fitness goals. Their vision is to giveevery Canadian the opportunity to live afit and healthy good life. With 750,000members and close to 300 clubsacross Canada, you can get fit for yourchallenge with their support!

Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC)helps people enjoy the benefits ofwilderness-oriented recreation. Theyhave grown from a few members tomillions. They're a member-ownedco-operative and offer high-quality,high-performance products at verycompetitive prices. They believe in livinglife to the fullest, with a spirit ofadventure and a thirst for challenge.With very similar values to our own, weare proud to recommend MEC to ourclients to obtain the equipment theyneed to undertake their challenge.

Berghaus: After more than 40 years atthe forefront of outdoor performancewear, Berghaus are still innovating. Theirfocus remains firmly on creating the verybest outdoor products for outdoorenthusiasts across the world andCharity Challenge are proud to beworking closely with Berghaus toprovide the most appropriate clothingfor our expedition leaders. Go towww.berghaus.com to find out moreabout their products.

The Altitude Centre: The AltitudeCentre is the UK’s number 1 altitudetraining company. Their experiencedstaff have a wealth of knowledge andare backed up by a network of expertsto consult on specific areas of trainingand health. There are a number ofinformative altitude related films in yourmembers’ area. Visitwww.altitudecentre.com

Medisys Travel Health &Vaccination Clinics Medisys Travel Health & VaccinationClinics offer pre-travel consultations, all vaccinations and prescriptions,travel health & safety products, aworld-renowned team of travel-healthphysicians, a one-stop shop for alltravel-health products & services. Theyare also a certified provider of yellowfever vaccinations. Visitwww.medisys.ca/travel/

CIBT Visas: For over 50 years, CIBThas been the most experienced andwell-established passport and visacompany in the world. Millions oftravellers have used CIBT to securenecessary documentation to travel todestinations around the globe. Formore information on their services,please go to http://www.ca.cibt.com/

All of the above companies and moreas they come on board are all detailedin your members’ area once you havesigned up, along with the discountsand special offers that may beavailable at the time.

We hope you find them useful…

The community challenge programwas set up in response to the Asiantsumani in 2004. Individuals andcompanies wanted to do more thanprovide just money. They wanted to getphysically involved in rebuilding thehomes and lives of the communitiesmost affected.

Our community challenges involve youtravelling to a developing countrytypically for one working week, andgetting directly involved in providingassistance to communities in need,whilst raising vital funds for charity.

By taking part in a communitychallenge, you will be helping toprovide positive solutions to some ofthe most pressing developmentalglobal issues such as education, healthand sanitation, water, poverty housing,and HIV/AIDS.

You could be building schools,classrooms, health or communitycentres, or installing hand hygienestations, latrines or other life-savinginfrastructure.

During the challenge, individuals workalongside the local community, sharingthe same life changing goals. Essentialtasks that you could be involved withinclude clearing and levelling a site,digging foundations, mixing concrete,moving and laying materials for wallsand roofs through to planting treesand, just as importantly, integrating andexchanging ideas and laughter with thelocal community.

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“The network building was the best I haveseen during my 18 years at Reuters. No other challenge provides such powerfulresults whilst making a positive difference.”

“A real program with real impact - the

fundraising efforts have energised the business

and the contribution in the community has

genuinely changed people’s lives.”

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Often the work to be done is verylabour-intensive. No previous buildingexperience is necessary and you willbe working alongside the local peopleunder the direction of professionals.All you need to take part is energy,enthusiasm and the desire to make adifference. Individuals will never beasked to do anything outside of theirphysical capabilities and team work isencouraged at all times.

corporates

Many companies have used thechallenges as ways to demonstrate theircorporate responsibility credentials,engaging their customers, suppliers andemployees, providing learning anddevelopment opportunities, buildingbetter teams, and all whilst supporting aworthwhile charity.

With the world economy experiencing ahuge downturn, many budgets havebeen cut, specifically: training, personaldevelopment, graduate recruitment,team-building and corporateresponsibility. Morale among manycorporate employees in manybusinesses is at an all-time low. Withlack of job security, wage freezes orreductions in working hours, never hasthere been a more appropriate time tobe focusing on your staff.


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“Going was no less than life changing.”

“This is the most rewarding thing I have

ever done!”

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Availability on the challenges is limited and places are allocated on a first come first served basis,so if you would like to join one of the challenges, here’s what to do:

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step 4 – online challenge packOnce authorized by your charity, we will email you withyour login details to your personal members’ areawhere you can access your online challenge pack:sponsorship forms, fundraising ideas, fitness trainingnotes, itinerary, equipment list, Q&As, health notes,travel tips, group contact details and lots lots more.

step 2 – book your challengeThe quickest and easiest way to book is online atwww.charitychallenge.ca/book.html. You should haveyour passport details handy, and will also need to provideus with your personal contact details, medical details,next of kin, dietary requirements and any allergies. Onceyou have booked your chosen challenge you will beasked to pay the deposit online through our secureserver.

step 1 – select your challengeChoose the activity, country, duration, challengegrading, payment option, and charity to support. Youcan search our website from over 50 challengesthroughout the world. Read the challenge specificitinerary and Q&As thoroughly to ensure you fullyappreciate what is involved in the challenge and if youhave any questions, please get in touch.

step 3 – charity authorizationOnce we have received your booking and depositpayment, we will email your chosen charity to seekauthorization for you to fundraise on their behalf. Wecannot proceed any further with your booking until thecharity officially authorizes you so if you haven’t heardback from us within a week, please do follow up withyour charity.

step 5 – three month updateAt this point we will upload new documents to youronline members’ area explaining how to obtain yourvisa with relevant forms (if applicable for yourchallenge). We will also update you about your flightsand sponsorship/balance deadlines. You will be notifiedonce this is uploaded by email.

step 9 – final sponsorshipAll remaining sponsorship should be with your charityideally before departure and at the very latest within 4weeks of the end of your challenge. Once you havereturned from your challenge with photos and stories,you should ideally send a thank you to all those thathave already sponsored you and a final request forsupport from those that have not yet got round to it.

step 7 – one month updateWith only one month to go before you depart, we willupload your final joining instructions to your onlinemembers’ area. This document will include informationon your confirmed flights, where and when to meet theteam, emergency contacts and so on.

step 6 – sponsorship deadlineYou need to have raised and sent to your charity atleast 80% of the minimum sponsorship (under the flexioption) ten weeks before you depart. If you achievethis, the charity will pay for the balance of yourchallenge costs. Your charity will advise you how topay the money to them.

step 8 – take part in your challengeHaving raised lots of money for charity and gotincredibly fit, all you need to do now is complete thechallenge itself. You will be supported throughout thechallenge by guides and assistant guides, andpotentially cooks, camp hands, porters and so on.Take things at your own pace and enjoy every moment– you will have earned it.

step 10 – book your next challengeYour once in a lifetime challenge is sure to ignite a newpassion for doing amazing things. We will be delightedto help you choose your next adventure. Check out thespecial discounts we offer for repeat bookings atwww.charitychallenge.ca/promotions.html

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challenge name

challenge date / / to / /

payment options (Please tick one box only.) Please note that not all challenges allow both payment options, so you should check on our website beforesending in your booking form.

self funder: I intend to pay the full cost of the challenge and raise the minimum sponsorship.

flexi: I intend to pay the deposit, pay part of the balance and raise the minimum sponsorship.

Note: You will not be able to change your chosen method of payment for the challenge once you have booked.

Please complete all relevant sections below, and advise us immediately if any of the information changes once you have booked.

personal details (Please fill in your name exactly as it appears in your passport.)Family Name

First Name Other Names

Title: Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms or other (please circle) Prefer to be known as

Job Title Company Name

Home Address

Postal Code

Daytime Phone No. Evening Phone No.

Fax No. Cell Phone No.

Email Address Your e-mail address must be unique to you and not shared by another participant.

Date of Birth / / Age

Place of Birth Sex: Male / Female (please circle)

T-Shirt Size: S / M / L / XL (please circle) Height Waist

Boot size Weight

I agree to my contact details being circulated to my fellow expedition participants (please tick). The group contact details appear in yourmembers area.

passport details (If you do not have a passport at the moment, or it is due to expire, please return this form and forward your passport details to us as soonas they are available to [email protected] or upload them in your members area.)

Passport No. Nationality

Place of Issue Date of Issue

Date of Expiry Country of Residence

Note: Your passport must be valid until 6 months after you return to Canada and have one blank page for entry and exit stamps.

next of kin (Must be a friend or relative who is not on the trip with you. Please advise us immediately if this information changes, as it is essential that we haveup to date information prior to your departure.)

Name Relationship

Home Address

Postal Code

Daytime Phone No. Evening Phone No.

Cell Phone No. Email Address

If you are under the age of majority, your parent or guardian must complete and sign this form and accept the booking conditions on your behalf. We will aim to send youconfirmation of your successful booking within 14 days of receiving it. If the challenge is full, you will be provided with the dates of other departures, given the chance to book onanother challenge, or refunded your deposit.

Please note that the quickest way to book for any of our challengesis online, at www.charitychallenge.ca/book.html

Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS and send it togetherwith a cheque made payable to ‘Charity Challenge’, or complete thecredit card section overleaf to cover the deposit. Please write yourname, the challenge name and date, and charity name on the back ofany cheque you send.

when completed, this form should be sent to:Charity Challenge, c/o Introductory Solutions Inc.52 Southcreek Drive, Ancaster, ON, L9K 1M2, CanadaEmail: [email protected] www.charitychallenge.ca

for office use only

Deposit:

Date received:

Promotion:

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charity supportI intend to help (charity name) with the sponsorship money that I raise.

I have spoken to (contact at charity) to say that I would like to support them by participating in this challenge.

Registered Charity No. Charity Phone No.

Do you want to be added to the charity’s database? Yes / No (please circle)

do you have a history of any of the following?Pre-existing medical conditions should be declared below to ensure that we can look after you appropriately during the challenge. They should also be declared to the travelinsurance company to ensure that you are adequately covered. If any of these details change between now and the time of the challenge, please make sure you update us andthe insurance company. It is for your personal safety that we ask for this information, so please be as thorough as possible. Please use the space at the end of the medical sectionif you need to give more details on any condition. We strongly recommend that you make an appointment to see your doctor to discuss this challenge and make sure there isnothing in your medical history that would suggest you should not take part. If you have any heart or respiratory problems, you should seek advice from your doctor especiallybefore applying for a high altitude challenge. You may be asked to provide a doctor’s note to confirm any of the medical information below.

Severe attacks of hayfever/allergy? c Drug or alcohol abuse? c Any form of lung disease? c

Cancer? c Chest surgery? c Claustrophobia or agoraphobia? c

Behavioural health problems? c Epilepsy, seizures or convulsions? c Recurring migraine headaches? c

Blackouts or fainting? c Motion sickness? c Recurrent back problems/surgery? c

Diabetes? c Arm or leg problems? c High blood pressure? c

Any heart disease/heart attacks? c Are you registered disabled? c Hearing loss or problems with balance? c

Bleeding or other blood disorders? c Any type of hernia? c Ulcers or ulcer surgery? c

Bowel disorder? c Are you pregnant? c Angina/heart surgery or blood vessel surgery? c

Do you suffer from any phobias (heights/flying/water)? c Asthma or wheezing (with breathing or exercise)? c

Have you been in hospital in the last year? (please specify) c Are you awaiting tests/investigations/results/surgery? c

Do you regularly take prescription medication? (please specify which and the dosage)

Please give more details on any of the conditions above that have been ticked

Are there any other medical issues not covered above which are relevant to your well being on your challenge?

otherDo you have any dietary requirements/allergies to medication or food

Are you travelling on this expedition with a friend/relative that you would like to share a room with? If so please provide their name. (We will make every effort possible, but cannot guarantee that you will share as requested.)

Where did you hear about the challenge? Friend / web / charity / press / other? (please circle)

optional extensionName of extension (if applicable)

booking payment (please complete the following):Promotional Code (if applicable) ___________________

Deposit $_________ Extension $_________ Total $_________

Cheques should be made payable to: “Charity Challenge” in Canadian dollars ONLY.

Credit / debit card type (Visa / Mastercard / Maestro) (We regret that we cannot accept American Express.)

Credit / debit card no: (for Maestro only)

CSV no: (Last 3 digits on the back of your card.)

House No. / Name (at which the card is registered) Postal Code

Valid from: / Expiry date: / For Maestro only, Issue no:

declaration (If you are completing this form as a parent or guardian, you agree on your child’s behalf to the following:)• I have read and agree to abide by to the booking conditions listed on www.charitychallenge.ca/tandc.html. • I understand that the objective is to raise as much sponsorshipas possible for the charity. • I understand that the challenge will involve strenuous activity and that I need to achieve an adequate level of fitness in order to participate. • Beforethe departure of the challenge, if I have any concerns whatsoever about my physical fitness or health, or any of the medical conditions above that may affect my safe participation,I will consult with my doctor. • I hereby certify that the information provided by me on this form is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I understand that if any of theinformation provided by me on this form is found to be false, I risk losing my place on the challenge

Signed: Date:

Note: If the participant is under the age of majority, the parent or guardian should sign this form on their behalf.

Parent/Guardian’s Name: Parent/Guardian’s Relationship:

Signed: Date:

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Your Contract: Your contract is made with Challenges UnLimited ("CC", also sometimes referred to in these termsand conditions as “we”, “us” or “ourselves”),a corporationformed under the laws of England and Wales (CompanyNo. 03786692), carrying on business as a tour operator inthe United Kingdom under the trading name CHARITYCHALLENGE, with its head office and sole place ofbusiness located at: Northway House, 1379 High Road,London, N20 9LP, England. CC holds a licence under theOntario Extra-Provincial Corporations Act (CorporationNo. 1861783).

By accepting these terms and conditions youacknowledge and agree that: (i) your agreement withCC constitutes a contract that is formed andconcluded in England, notwithstanding the place ortime of offer or acceptance; (ii) the activity(the “Challenge”) that forms the subjectof your contract with CC, and all related services tobe provided pursuant to your contract, will becoordinated and planned by CC in England; and (iii)CC’s performance of your agreement will take place inEngland, without regard to your place of residenceand the point of origin, intended destination(s) andany stop-over or transit location(s) that may bereferred to in your booking with CC.

The interpretation and construction of your agreementwith CC shall be governed by the laws of England andWales without regard to any principles governingconflicts of laws that would result in the application ofthe law of a different jurisdiction. The Courts ofEngland have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and/orsettle any dispute or claim that arises out of or inconnection with your agreement with CC.

These terms and conditions have been formulated as aresult of our responsibilities under law. They do not affectyour statutory rights. We accept bookings subject to youracceptance of, and irrevocable agreement to be boundby, these terms and conditions. When you book theChallenge you undertake that you have the authority toaccept and do accept these terms and conditions. Theseterms and conditions and any supplementary conditionsform the entire agreement between you and CC. Noemployee of CC other than a director has the authority tovary or omit any of these terms or promise any discount orrefund.

If you are signing the booking form as a parent or guardianon behalf of a person who is under the age of majorityaccording to the laws of his or her home jurisdiction (a“Minor Participant”), you undertake that you have authorityto accept and do accept these terms and conditions inyour own right, and on behalf of the Minor Participant, inwhich case, throughout these terms and conditions:(i)each reference to “you” shall be deemed to be areference to both the parent or guardian who signs thisbooking form and also the Minor Participant; and (ii) eachreference to “the participant” shall be deemed to be areference to both the Minor Participant and theaccompanying parent or guardian.

A booking and a binding contract will exist between youand CC when: (i) you complete the booking form; (ii) youpay us the required deposit; and (iii) we issue you with abooking confirmation and a receipt for your deposit.Details regarding challenges and prices quoted on ourwebsite supersede any details or prices that may bepublished in print form in any Charity Challenge brochure.

In circumstances where we reasonably decide that youcannot participate in the Challenge for whatever reason,your deposit will be refunded to you in full. Please notethat administrative fees are non-refundable in all casesand do not form part of the total challenge cost.

Financial Protection - We are also registered as a travelretailer under the Travel Industry Act, 2002 (Ontario,Canada), under TICO registration number 50019639and, accordingly, the Ontario Travel IndustryCompensation Fund will provide full or partialreimbursement of monies paid to us for travel servicesthat are not provided due to the bankruptcy orinsolvency of CC or an end supplier airline or cruise line,where a reimbursement has not otherwise beenprovided, as long as the claim meets certainrequirements set forth in Ontario Regulation 26/05 madeunder the Travel Industry Act, 2002. For furtherinformation please go tohttp://www.tico.ca/consumer-info/compensation-fund.html

Participation - Participants must be at or over theapplicable age of majority according to the laws of theirhome jurisdiction (country, province, state or territory, asapplicable) on the Challenge departure date, and be insuitable physical condition to undertake the Challenge asset out in the itinerary. Participants should be fully awareof the possible risks inherent in adventure travel. MinorParticipants who are at least 15 years old may alsoparticipate in challenges, with the written agreement of,

and when accompanied on the Challenge by,a parent orguardian who is of legal age.

Special Requirements; Religious or culturalrequirements, Disabilities and Medical Problems - Ourchallenges are open to participants of all backgroundsand we will do our best to cater for any specialrequirements you may have, but please note that anyspecial requests do not form a part of your contract andwe are not liable for any non-provision. The challengingnature of the Challenges we operate mean that where aparticipant’s involvement needs specific medical, social orcultural assistance we request that they travel with acompanion. If you have a religious or cultural requirement,medical problem or disability which may affect yourinvolvement in the Challenge you must provide us with fulldetails on the Booking Form. All such information will bedealt with in a confidential manner. Before we confirm yourbooking we will advise as to the suitability of your chosenarrangements if possible, and we will endeavour to assistyou. If we reasonably feel unable to properlyaccommodate the particular needs of the person(s)concerned, we will not confirm your booking or, if fulldetails are not given at the time of booking we reserve theright to cancel (imposing applicable cancellation charges)where relevant.

Challenge Costs - Your deposit and balance is yourpersonal contribution towards the cost of the Challenge.To book on a Challenge, (regardless of the paymentoption you select) you must pay the deposit whencompleting the booking form. The deposit (whether paidin full or installments) is non-refundable in the event of yourcancellation unless we cancel the Challenge for anyreason other than Force Majeure situations. More than fivemonths before departure (on certain challenges), you mayat the time of booking choose to pay your deposit ininstallments. This option is available only when bookingonline and paying by debit or credit card. Your card detailswill be securely stored and the second deposit installmentwill automatically be debited from the same credit/debitcard 31 days after the first installment is paid. Normalcancellation charges apply if you cancel your bookingprior to the second installment being taken. Failure tomake payments in accordance with these terms andconditions means your booking will be cancelled. Onreceiving your full deposit we will send an authorisationrequest to your chosen charity. Once they have authorisedyou, you’ll have access to your online members’ areaincluding a receipt for your deposit.

If you book onto a Challenge and the costs are greaterthan that of the group (usually associated with latebookings), we will advise you of any increased costs. Ifyour chosen challenge is full, you will be provided with thedates of other departures, given the chance to book onanother challenge or refunded your deposit. You areresponsible to pay for your personal equipment, tips,overseas airport taxes*, government imposed fees* andthe costs of visas*, vaccinations*, additional food & drink,personal spending money, transport to and from theairport of departure in Canada, and any other activities notincluded in the itinerary (*if applicable). Please also refer to“the Pricing and Surcharges” clause.

Self Funder Payment Option - Under the Self Funderoption ("SF"), you must pay the balance of your Challengecosts and if applicable the price increase (subject to thePricing and Surcharges clause), at least eight weeksbefore departure. If you book within ten weeks ofdeparture, the full cost should be paid at the time ofbooking.

Flexi Payment Option - Under the Flexi option (“Flexi”),we must receive written confirmation from the Charity thatyou have provided to them 80% of the minimumsponsorship and pledges for the remaining 20% at leastten weeks prior to the departure date of your Challenge.You will also be required to pay your second contributiontowards challenge costs no later than eight weeks beforedeparture. The Charity will then pay CC your remainingchallenge costs. There is no additional payment requiredfrom you to us other than for amending your booking ifapplicable (as defined in the Changes and AmendmentsBy You clause), or if there is an increase in the cost of yourtrip as a result of fuel surcharges as described in thePricing and Surcharges clause. You are not entitled toparticipate in the Challenge unless we have received fromyou or the Charity, cleared funds in respect of the depositand the balance of your Challenge costs. We reserve theright to treat any arrangements as being cancelled by youif such payment is not received on time.

Please consider carefully which payment option you selectbefore completing the booking form. If you wish to changeyour payment option once you have booked you shouldrequest this in writing to your chosen Charity and copy [email protected]. If your chosen Charityagrees to your request they should in turn confirm this inwriting to the same email address. There will be anadministration charge of $95 to process your request andthis should be paid within seven days. Your payment

option will only be changed once the administrationcharge has been paid and at this stage we will send anew authorisation request to your Charity.

Sponsorship - Under the SF option, you will be requiredto raise a minimum amount of sponsorship but you will beasked to raise as much as possible for your chosenCharity. Under the Flexi option you agree that unless youraise the minimum sponsorship as indicated on thewebsite and in your members’ area, you will not beentitled to participate in the Challenge unless you pay thebalance of your Challenge travel and accommodationcosts, and the Charity confirms in writing to us that theyapprove you as a participant. Typically, no more than 25%of your minimum sponsorship will go towards your tripcosts and at least 75% will be retained by your Charity. Insome exceptional cases, your Charity may ask you toraise a higher amount of sponsorship than that noted onour website and in your members’ area. In this scenario,you will have the chance to accept the Charity’s requestto raise more, cancel your participation, or choose tosupport a different charity.

At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship must bereceived by the Charity no less than ten weeks prior to theChallenge departure date. Failure to do so will meannon-participation in the Challenge and forfeiture of thedeposit. You should raise the remaining 20% and send itto the charity before your Challenge departs, and at thevery latest within four weeks of completing the Challenge(unless stated otherwise by your charity). If you havesuccessfully raised the minimum sponsorship (Flexi), theCharity will pay us the balance for your Challengearrangements. Any surplus of the sponsorship will beretained by the Charity.

You agree that you will not use the Challenge to raisefunds for any cause other than the Charity named in yourbooking form. If you cancel, or you are required towithdraw from the Challenge, you will be required to sendall sponsorship money collected or received, directly tothe Charity. This money will be retained by the Charityunless the sponsor has requested that it be returned tothem in the appropriate section of the sponsorship form.When fundraising you must make it absolutely clear howmuch you are raising and how much of the sponsorship(under the Flexi option) will contribute towards your costs.You must not start to collect sponsorship until you havereceived written confirmation of your booking from us.This will be your “Challenge Pack” email and will be sentto you once you have been authorised by your Charity. Allsponsorship money should be sent directly to the Charityand not to us. The sponsorship shall be treated as adonation to the Charity.

Pricing and Surcharges - Prices have been calculated inaccordance with foreign currency exchange ratesobtained on January 1st, 2012. The deposit is fixed at thetime of booking and will not be subject to surcharges. Theonly exception to this is to allow for changes in costs byairlines or any government action including but not limitedto new or increased taxes such as GST, HST or UnitedKingdom VAT, or in changes in embarkation ordisembarkation fees, airport taxes, fuel surcharges, or toallow for fluctuations in applicable exchange rates. Underthese circumstances, we reserve the right to increase thecost of the Challenge payable by you or the Charity. Noincreases are permitted after the full challenge costs havebeen paid. You will be liable under the SF option for anyprice increase and under the Flexi option if the priceincrease specifically relates to fuel surcharges. The Charitywill be liable under the Flexi option for all non-fuelsurcharge related increases. Even in these cases, we willabsorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the advertisedchallenge cost. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will besurcharged. Where we notify you or the Charity of a priceincrease in excess of 7% above the full cost (except forincreases in Retail Sales Tax or Federal Goods and SalesTax), and you or the Charity have not within 14 daysnotified us in writing that you or the Charity accept thesame, we may terminate this contract.

Minimum Numbers and Pricing Supplements - Ourcosts are based on a pre-determined minimum number ofpeople in the group (as indicated on our website). If thegroup is smaller or becomes smaller than thispre-determined minimum prior to departure for whateverreason CC reserves the right to cancel the Challenge, inwhich case a full refund will be applicable. CC may offerthe option to continue the Challenge with less thanminimum numbers; however a small group supplementalfee may be applicable. Where a small group supplementalfee becomes applicable we will aim to communicate thisto you no later than 12 weeks before departure. You willbe liable for any small group supplemental fee under theSF option and the Charity will be liable for it under the Flexioption.

Discounts and Promotions - All discounts and reducedpricing are applied at CCs discretion. From time-to-timeCC may offer reduced pricing on selected Challenges. Thereduced pricing applies strictly to new bookings, and

The challenges in this brochure are operated by Charity Challenge. Your booking for this challenge implies acceptance of their booking conditions listed on www.charitychallenge.ca/tandc.html If you arecompleting this form as a parent or guardian of the participant, you are deemed to have accepted the booking conditions on their behalf. Although the terms and conditions are given for your informationon the following pages of this brochure (for all challenges other than North Pole or South Pole), amendments are sometimes necessary. Please therefore refer directly to the website to ensure you haveunderstood and accept the most up to date booking conditions.

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bookings that have already been processed are lockedinto their original price and are not entitled to the reducedpricing. A booking may not be cancelled, and have theDeposit applied to re-book the same or similar dates oftravel at a reduced price. Only one promotional code canbe used at a time.

Transfer of Booking - Transferring your Booking to analternative participant becomes increasingly difficult closerto the date of departure and will only be accepted wherewe at our sole discretion deem it possible and in nocircumstances later than 13 weeks prior to departure. Anyrequest to transfer your booking should be put in writingto [email protected]. Please note that anytransfer of booking made must be to the identicalchallenge and departure date as the original booking. Ifwe agree to process your request, you should supply uswith the replacement’s name and valid email addressimmediately. We will then send a confirmation email to thedesignated replacement who should book and pay theChallenge deposit within seven days. Failure to act inaccordance with the above procedure will result in thetransfer request being cancelled and normal cancellationterms being applied to the original booking. Once thereplacement has been authorised by their chosen Charitywe will refund you 50% of your original deposit.

Accuracy - The information and prices shown on thewebsite may have changed by the time you come to bookyour arrangements. Although we make every effort toensure the accuracy of the website regrettably errors dooccasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you checkthe price and all other details of your chosenarrangements with us at the time of booking.

Media - You agree that any photography (stills or video),recordings made or taken prior to, during, or after theChallenge, which may include you in it, may be used inpublicity material connected with the Challenge, and thatwe will retain all rights, title and interest in suchphotography or media made by us including but notlimited to any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derivedfrom such material.

Risk and Health and Safety - By accepting and agreeingto be bound by these terms and conditions, you expresslyacknowledge that: (I) ACTIVITIES BY THEIR VERYNATURE CAN BE HAZARDOUS WITHOUTNEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT ON OURPART AND THAT BY PROCEEDING WITH YOURBOOKING YOU RECOGNIZE AND ACCEPT THESERISKS (II) ALL PARTICIPATION IN OURCHALLENGES IS STRICTLY SUBJECT TO YOURACCEPTANCE OF THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITYAND INDEMNITY PROVISIONS SET FORTH BELOW,UNDER THE HEADING “OUR LIABILITY”. The wholephilosophy of this type of adventure travel is one whichallows alternatives and a substantial degree of on-tourflexibility. The outline itineraries given for each challengemust therefore be taken as an indication of what eachgroup should accomplish and not as a contractualobligation on our part. It is a fundamental condition ofjoining any challenge that you accept this flexibility, andacknowledge that delays and alterations and their resultsare possible. You must be adequately fit to cover thedistances and undertake the program set out in yourChallenge itinerary. If any client is not sufficiently fit,healthy, properly equipped or able to complete aChallenge without affecting its safety, comfort or progress,the Challenge leader at any stage has the right to removeyou from the Challenge and no refund or compensationwill be payable and we reserve the right to recover anyloss arising. We have a policy to not pay any ransom ormake any payments in order to secure the release ofhostages. Cyclists must wear a helmet that has beencertified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) orif not, that has been certified by a comparableorganization and meets a comparable standard. Allparticipants must wear safety clothing or equipment suchas may be required in the country concerned or under therules and regulations of any local service provider of anyactivity undertaken by you. For water-based activities youmust be able to swim 50 metres fully clothed.

Behaviour - You must comply with /the laws andregulations of the countries visited and comply with allreasonable instructions of the Challenge leader relating tothe safety and organisation of the Challenge. If in ouropinion, any airline pilot, accommodation manager orother person in authority feels that you are behaving insuch a manner as to cause danger, distress or annoyanceto others or cause damage to property, your Challengearrangements may be terminated by us or the supplierconcerned. In such an event, we shall have no liability toyou and will not be responsible for making any refunds,paying any compensation or meeting any costs orexpenses you incur as a result. Furthermore, you mustmeet any expenses we incur as a result of your behaviour.

Passport and Visa Requirements - It is yourresponsibility to fulfil the passport, visa and otherimmigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. Wecan provide general information about the passport andvisa requirements for your Challenge for Canadiancitizens. Your specific passport and visa requirements andother immigration requirements for you and your party areyour responsibility and you should confirm these with therelevant Embassies and /or Consulates. We can providegeneral information about any health formalities requiredfor your trip but you should check with your own doctorfor your own specific circumstances. We do not acceptany responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any otherloss because you have not complied with any passport,

visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. Youagree to indemnify us in relation to any costs which weincur as a result of your failure to comply with anypassport, visa, immigration requirements or healthformalities. Most countries now require passports to bevalid for at least 6 months after your return date and havetwo blank pages. If your passport is in its final year, youshould check with the Embassy of the country you arevisiting. Non-Canadian citizens should contact theEmbassy, High Commission or Consulate of yourdestination, for up to date advice on passport and visarequirements.

Changes and Amendments by you - In the event thatyou wish to change/amend/postpone a bookingpreviously confirmed by us in writing we will make everyeffort to assist you. You will be charged a $95administration fee for each such amendment wherepossible and will be subject to covering any additionalcharges. You will also be responsible for anyunrecoverable charges or expenses in making suchamendments. All changes will be subject to availability.

If you wish to extend your return flight, we are able toarrange it and if the change of date results in a moreexpensive ticket, you will be required to pay the difference.Please note you will not be able to amend the outwarddate. You should put your request (including the preferredreturn date) in writing to us by email [email protected] or by letter. If we cannotconfirm your requested change of return date, or if theresultant fare has an increased cost and you choose notto accept the flight, we will not charge you theadministration fee. If you choose to book your own flightsyou must confirm with the CC office before payinganything otherwise you may be liable for your includedgroup flights (please contact [email protected] further assistance).

If you choose to postpone your participation on aChallenge and wish to join another challenge, you shouldput your request in writing by email [email protected] or by letter. You will becharged a $95 administration fee to move from onechallenge to another. If, by you moving from one challengeto another there is a direct cost to CC this amount will bededucted from your deposit. If any direct costs chargeableto CC exceed your deposit we reserve the right to turndown your request to move challenges. If your request tomove is accepted, you must confirm the alternativechallenge within one month of postponing from the first. Ifyou have paid a deposit for an extension organised by usthis will be carried forward to your new challenge unlessyou notify us otherwise. If the Challenge you wish to moveto has a higher deposit, balance or minimum sponsorshiplevel, you will be responsible to pay the difference. Anypayments associated with your change of challenge mustbe paid within 14 days of receiving your invoice. If yourrequest to move challenge dates is received in writing byus eight weeks or less prior to departure, it will be treatedas a cancellation and re-booking and the standardcancellation charges will apply (as below.)

Changes and Amendments by us - The itineraries andother details are published in good faith as statements ofintention only and reasonable changes to the itinerary,vehicle and equipment use, may be made where deemednecessary or advisable. Sometimes this is due toimprovements made as a result of client feedback. Othertimes, it has been made necessary through transportchanges, changing weather patterns, wildlife movements,and other factors out of our control. While we will make allproper and reasonable efforts to maintain the advertiseditinerary we do not guarantee that we can keep to theintended Itinerary. These amendments will be classified asminor changes and we therefore reserve the right toamend the itinerary of the Challenge as and when it maybecome necessary to do so. If there is a minormodification before you depart, we will try to notify you butwe are not obliged to pay any compensation.

Examples of “significant changes” include the followingwhen made before departure; a change of challengelocation or main activity, a change in departure city, orwhere the departure or return date is delayed for morethan 24 hours. Should a significant change becomenecessary we will inform you as soon as reasonablypossible. You may decide whether or not to accept thechange. If we have to make a significant change orcancel, we will tell you as soon as possible and if there istime to do so before departure, we will offer you thechoice of the following options:- a refund of all moniespaid, or accept an offer of alternative Challenge if available(we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of alower value). You must notify us of your choice within 7days of our offer. If you fail to do so we will assume thatyou have chosen to accept the alternative bookingarrangements.

Cancellations by you - Any request to cancel from a Challenge must be confirmed to us in writing either [email protected] or by letter. In this instanceplease ensure it is sent by Registered Mail. Cancellationsare only effective from the day that they are received byus. Your travel insurance policy may refund much of yourcosts if cancellation is due to certain specified factors.Cancellations made within the following timeframes willincur the following charges: 57 days or more before departure (you will lose thedeposit).43-56 days before departure (you will lose 40% of total challenge cost).42-29 days before departure (you will lose 60% of total

challenge cost).28-15 days before departure (you will lose 80% of total challenge cost).14-0 days before departure (you will lose 100% of total challenge cost).

Cancellations by us - We reserve the right in anycircumstance to cancel any Challenge. However in nocase will we cancel your Challenge less than six weeksbefore the scheduled departure date unless it is forreasons outside of our control. If we have to cancel yourChallenge before the date of departure (other than whereForce Majeure or failure to raise the minimum sponsorshipapplies) we will offer you either (i) an alternative challengeof comparable type, though if the alternative offered is atadditional cost, the difference in deposit and flexi balancewill be payable by you and any difference in the balancewill be payable by you (under the SF option) or the Charity(under the Flexi option), or (ii) a full refund of your deposit,in either case being the only refund which will be due toyou. The operation of the Challenge is dependent on aminimum number of persons booking the trip (indicatedon our website). Should less than the minimum number ofpeople book any particular challenge, we reserve the rightto cancel that challenge but (other than in exceptionalcircumstances) will not do so later than six weeks prior tothe Challenge departure date. In these circumstances, thedeposit and balance (if applicable) will be returned to you.Refunds of sponsorship money will be dealt with inaccordance with the Challenge Costs clause. We will notbe liable to you for any incidental expenses that you mayhave incurred as a result of your booking, such as visas,vaccinations and non-refundable connecting flights ortrains.

Cutting your Challenge short - Most participantscomplete the Challenge they undertake. However, onoccasions participants are obliged to cut short theirparticipation in a Challenge for reasons such as ill-health. Ifyou are obliged to cut short your participation in aChallenge for whatever reason, CC cannot provide arefund of National Park fees, flights or accommodationcosts. Any additional accommodation and/or transferfees, flights and accommodation costs and any medicalcosts incurred will be your responsibility. For theavoidance of doubt, these will not be the responsibility ofCC. You must ensure that you have adequate insurance inplace to cover these eventualities. CC requires that youtake a credit card with you on the Challenge to cover anysuch unexpected costs. CC are under no obligation topay for any additional costs, but in the event that we doprovide financial assistance, you hereby guarantee thatyou will personally (if not recoverable through yourinsurance policy) reimburse us upon your return from theChallenge.

Flights - Each journey (whether undertaken or not) byland, sea or air is governed by the conditions of the carrier.Some of these conditions limit or exclude liability and areoften the subject of international agreements. Copies ofapplicable conditions are available from the supplier. As allof our challenges are different, airlines used differ witheach challenge. In prepared itineraries, transport timingsare provided by the carrier concerned and are subject tosuch matters as weather conditions, maintenancerequirements, the ability of passengers to check-in ontime, and in the case of flights, to air traffic controlrestrictions. Accordingly, the times of flights and otherforms of transport are estimates only and cannot beguaranteed. Internal flights are particularly vulnerable tochange. We have no control and accept no liabilitywhatsoever for cancellations and delays, which aresubject to operational decisions by airlines and/or trafficcontrol authorities. You are responsible for checking-in forflights at the correct time and for presenting yourself totake up all pre-booked components of your challenge.

If you are joining the Challenge locally (i.e. the country theChallenge takes place in) our responsibility does notcommence until the appointed time at the designatedmeeting point. If you choose to book your own flights andthey are delayed, you are personally responsible to pay forany additional transfers required to enable you to join thegroup. If you fail to arrive there at the appointed time, weshall not be responsible for any additional expensesincurred by you in order to meet up with the group. Nocredit or refunds will be given if you fail to take up anycomponent of your challenge, or if you lose, mislay ordestroy any travel documents.

In accordance with EU regulations we are required toadvise you of the actual carrier operating yourflight/connecting flight/transfer. We do this by listingcarriers to be used or likely to be used as follows;- AirCanada, Air China, Air France, Bangkok Airways, BritishAirways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Iceland Air, JetAirways, Kenya Airways, Kingfisher, KLM, Lan Airlines,Lufthansa, Malaysian Airlines, Precision Air, Royal AirMaroc, Scandinavian Airlines, South African Airways,TACA. Any changes to the actual airline after you havereceived your tickets will be notified to you as soon aspossible and in all cases at check-in or at the boardinggate. Flight timings and carriers set out in our publicitymaterial are subject to change and all details given to youare for guidance only.

Our Liability - Please review all of the provisions set forthin this clause very carefully. Our obligation and that of oursuppliers is to properly perform the obligations under thiscontract and if you prove that we have failed to do so,then you may subject to these terms and conditions,make a claim against us which will be subject to thelimitation of liability and indemnity provisions set forth in

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the following paragraphs 1 through 8.1. It is your responsibility to show that we or oursupplier(s) have been negligent if you wish to make aclaim against us, and we expressly disclaim any liabilityin the absence of negligence.

2. We will not be responsible or pay you compensation forany injury, illness, death, loss, damage or expense, costor other claim (each, a “Claim”) of any description if itresults from:-(a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s)affected;

(b)the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third partyunconnected with the provision of the servicescontracted for and which were unforeseeable orunavoidable;

(c)unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond ourcontrol, the consequences of which could not havebeen avoided even if all due care had beenexercised; or,

(d)an event which either we or our suppliers could not,even with all due care, have foreseen or forestalled.

3. You expressly acknowledge that CC is not an insurer.You understand and agree that it is your soleresponsibility to obtain adequate insurance at your solecost and expense, and that the amounts payable to CCin connection with any challenge are based upon thevalue of the services to be provided by CC pursuant toour contract with you and the scope of liability aslimited by this clause, and are unrelated to the value ofany personal property that may accompany you or anyother participant during a Challenge.

4. The extent of our liability and the amount ofcompensation we may have to pay you if we are foundliable under this clause is limited as follows:(a) In the case of all Claims arising from or in connectionwith your participation in any given challengeincluding, where everything has gone wrong and youhave not received any benefit at all from yourbooking, the absolute maximum amount ofcompensation we will pay is twice the price that waspaid to CC by you or on your behalf in connectionwith your participation in the Challenge.

(b)In the case of any Claim for the loss of or damage toany luggage, money or other personal property orpossessions, our maximum liability shall be limited tothe lower of: (i) the absolute maximum amountspecified in subsection 4(a), above; and (ii) the actual,proven value of the lost or damaged items as of thetime or their loss or damage, less a deductible ofC$1,500 representing the amount of coverage thatwould ordinarily be covered by a typical baggageinsurance policy.

(c) In the case of any Claims in respect of internationaltravel by air, sea and rail, or any stay in a hotel:(i) Our maximum liability shall be limited to the lowerof: (i) the absolute maximum amount specified insubsection 4(a), above; and (ii) the extent of liabilitythat we would have if we were carriers under theterms of the applicable international conventions,which include The Warsaw/Montreal Convention(international travel by air); The Athens Convention(with respect to sea travel); The Berne/CotifConvention (with respect to rail travel) and TheParis Convention (with respect to hotelarrangements). In addition, you agree that theoperating carrier or transport company's own'Conditions of Carriage' will apply to you on thatjourney. When arranging transportation for you,we rely on the terms and conditions containedwithin these international conventions and those'Conditions of Carriage'. You acknowledge that allof the terms and conditions contained in those'Conditions of Carriage' form part of your contractwith us, as well as with the transport companyand that those 'Conditions of Carriage' shall bedeemed to be included by reference into thiscontract.

(ii) In any circumstances in which a carrier is liable toyou by virtue of theEU Denied BoardingRegulation (261/2004) or any other statute orregulation dealing with similar subject matter, anyliability we may have to you under our contractwith you, arising out of the same facts, is limited tothe remedies provided under such statute orregulation as if (for this purpose only) we were acarrier.

(d)When making any payment in settlement of a Claim,we are entitled to deduct any money which you havereceived or are entitled to receive from the operatingcarrier, transport provider or hotelier for the complaintor Claim in question.

(e)We do not accept responsibility in respect of Claimsthat arise directly or indirectly as a result of physicalexertion for which a participant is not prepared;consumption of alcoholic beverages; inappropriateuse of medications, narcotics or other controlledsubstances; Force Majeure (as defined below);breakdown of equipment; high altitude; lack of orlimited access to medical attention in remotelocations, or the adequacy of medical attention onceprovided.

5. In consideration of our acceptance of your booking andyour being permitted to participate in a Challenge, youagree – on your own behalf and on behalf of your heirs,executors, estate trustees, dependents and assigns –to indemnify and hold harmless CC and all of thefollowing persons (collectively, the “Other IndemnifiedPersons”): the directors, officers, employees, agents,sub-contractors and suppliers of CC, the Charity andits directors, officers, employees, agents,sub-contractors and suppliers:(a) from any claims that you or any other person mighthave against CC or any Other Indemnified Person as

a result of your participation in a Challenge, for anylosses that exceed the limitations expressed inparagraphs 1 through 4, above, howsoever arising;and

(b)if you are signing the booking form as a parent orguardian on behalf of a Minor Participant, from anyclaims that the Minor Participant might have againstCC or any Other Indemnified Person as a result ofthe Minor Participant’s participation in a Challenge.

For the purposes of ensuring that the indemnities providedin favour of the Other Indemnified Persons areenforceable, it is agreed that: (i) for purposes of thisparagraph 5 CC is acting as agent for the OtherIndemnified Persons; (ii) CC will hold in trust for each ofthe Other Indemnified Persons any rights of action that he,she or it may have pursuant to the indemnities set forth inthis paragraph 5; and (iii) CC will hold in trust for each ofthe Other Indemnified Persons any funds that CC mayreceive in respect of any claims by or on behalf of anyOther Indemnified Person under the indemnities set forthin this paragraph 5.6. It is a condition of our acceptance of liability under thisclause that you notify us of any claim against CC or anyother person strictly in accordance with the complaintsprocedure set out in these conditions.

7. If you book any additional activities locally or otherwisethat are not a part of the original Challenge itinerary,your contract for those additional activities is with theoperator of those additional activities. We expresslydisclaim any and all liability or responsibility for thoseadditional activities.

8. Where any compensation payment is made to youpursuant to these terms and conditions, you aredeemed to irrevocably and unconditionally assign to CCand to our insurers any rights you may have to pursueany third party, and to that end you must provide CCand our insurers with all the assistance we mayreasonably require.

Documentation - Please contact us immediately if any ofthe information you receive from us appears to beincorrect or incomplete, as it may not be possible to makechanges later. We regret that we cannot acceptresponsibility if you do not tell us about any mistake in anydocument within ten days of our sending it out. We will doour best to rectify any mistake notified to us outside thesetime limits but you must meet any costs in doing so. Theonly exception to this requirement to meet any costs iswhere the mistake was made by us.

Accommodation - The availability or provision ofaccommodation is subject to the 'house rules' of theaccommodation or site. Your challenge may be takingplace in a country where travel and accommodationstandards are less developed than you are used to in yourcountry of residence. Standards of accommodation willvary from extremely basic to adequate and in somelocations, you may have to do without essential services.The Challenge is based on using twin or tripleaccommodation (where applicable), and if you join aChallenge alone, you will be partnered with anothermember of the same sex to share accommodation. Singlerooms can be organised (subject to availability and asingle supplement fee.

Insurance - It is a condition of booking that you obtain asuitable travel insurance policy to cover you for thechallenge, with a minimum medical (emergency,evacuation and repatriation) coverage of $200,000. Youmust also ensure that any policy purchased covers you forthe adventurous activities you will be undertaking on yourChallenge (as well as the heights covered at altitude ifapplicable). It is strongly recommended that the coveragebe extended to include cancellation, curtailment, and allother expenses that might arise as a result of loss,damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to you oryour baggage. If you extend the duration of the trip, youshould ensure that your travel insurance is extended tocover you for the full duration as travel insurance policiesare normally operative from home to home only. Pleasenote that until you purchase suitable travel insurance forthe challenge, your trip costs will not be covered in theevent of your cancellation. We recommend the RBCDeluxe Insurance plan.CC shall have no liability for loss,theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects.Personal belongings lost or stolen while unattended byyou in public lounges or other public areas, whether onboard a vessel, train, bus, or other mode of transportation,or elsewhere, are not reimbursable. CC cannot acceptresponsibility for and in no event shall be liable for loss ordamage of valuables or other articles left in or on facilitiesused by CC such as hotels, homestays, vessels,expedition vehicles, or any other mode of transportation.You acknowledge that the cost of the tour does notinclude insurance, and that you are required to obtainseparate coverage at an additional cost.

Prompt assistance - If the contract we have with you isnot performed or is improperly performed as a result offailures attributable to a third party unconnected with theprovision of the services, or as a result of failures due tounusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond ourcontrol, the consequences of which could not have beenavoided even if all due care had been exercised, or anevent which we or our suppliers, even with all due care,could not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury orother material loss, we will offer you such promptassistance as is reasonable in the circumstances. Pleasenote, prompt assistance pertains to assistance advice andguidance only and does not relate to payment of anyadditional costs you may have incurred.

Force Majeure - Except where otherwise expresslystated in these terms and conditions we will not be liableor pay you compensation if our contractual obligations toyou are affected by any event which we or the supplier(s)of the service(s) in question could not, even with all duecare, foresee or avoid. These events can include, but arenot limited to war, threat of war, civil strife, terrorist activityand its consequences or the threat of such activity, riot,the act of any government, governmental agency or othernational or local authority including port or river authorities,industrial dispute, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster,fire, chemical or biological disaster and adverse weather,sea, ice and river conditions, computer and networkingproblems that could not have been foreseen or avoided,and all similar events outside our control or the control ofthe supplier(s) concerned. Without limiting the generality ofthe foregoing, advice or instructions to avoid or leave aparticular country issued by the British Foreign &Commonwealth Office, the Department of Foreign Affairs& International Trade (Canada) and/or other governmentalagencies with authority to issue such travel advisories willconstitute Force Majeure in respect of any given challengeif, in the opinion of CC, such travel advisories affect CC,you or any other participants, or any of CC’s directors,officers, employees, officers agents or sub-contractors inattendance on that challenge.

Medical Treatment - It is a condition of joining aChallenge that in cases of emergency we have yourauthority to arrange any necessary medical or surgicaltreatments and to sign any required form of consent onyour behalf. In order to provide medical support on ourchallenges, we sometimes engage medical doctors to joinan expedition (each, an “Accompanying Doctor”). Inselecting Accompanying Doctors, we rely exclusively uponinformation supplied by the General Medical Council in thecase of Accompanying Doctors who are domiciled in theUnited Kingdom, whereas in the case of all otherAccompanying Doctors we rely exclusively uponinformation supplied by the agency, commission orregulatory authority that maintains a register of licenseddoctors in the jurisdiction where that AccompanyingDoctor is domiciled. All aspects of the relationshipbetween you and any Accompanying Doctor, includingwithout limitation any medical or other health care, adviceand treatment provided to you by any AccompanyingDoctor, shall be governed by and construed inaccordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where thatparticular Accompanying Doctor is domiciled, withoutregard to any conflicts of laws principles that would resultin the application of the law of a different jurisdiction. Thecourts of the jurisdiction where that particularAccompanying Doctor is domiciled shall have exclusivejurisdiction to hear any complaint, demand, claim,proceeding or cause of action whatsoever, arising from orin connection with that medical or other health care,advice and treatment, or from any other aspect of yourrelationship to any Accompanying Doctor. In acceptingthese terms and conditions, you also agree to irrevocablyindemnify and hold harmless CC and each AccompanyingDoctor from and against any and all judgments or arbitralawards issued in respect of such medical treatment oradvice by any tribunal other than the courts of thejurisdiction where that particular Accompanying Doctor isdomiciled. For the purposes of ensuring that theindemnities provided in favour of the AccompanyingDoctors are enforceable, it is agreed that: (i) for purposesof this clause CC is acting as agent for eachAccompanying Doctor; (ii) CC will hold in trust for eachAccompanying Doctor any rights of action that he or shemay have pursuant to the indemnities set forth in thisclause; and (iii) CC will hold in trust for eachAccompanying Doctor any funds that CC may receive inrespect of any claims by or behalf of any AccompanyingDoctor under the indemnities set forth in this clause.

Questions and Complaints - As a TICO registrant we arerequired to answer any questions you may have arisingfrom the information that we provide to you. If you do haveany questions at all concerning the information we provideto you, please call our UK office (+44 (0)20-8557-0000) orour Ontario agent (tel. no. +1 289-239-2839). We will doour very best to ensure that your travel arrangements goaccording to plan. However, if you have any complaintsarising out of what we have agreed to provide for youplease let us know at the earliest opportunity, if necessaryby calling our UK office, from wherever you may be. If aproblem arises during your challenge, it is important thatyou advise the Challenge leader and the supplier at theearliest opportunity who will endeavour to put things right.If your complaint cannot be resolved locally you shouldadvise us within 28 days of returning to Canada, in writing,with all other relevant information. Your letter will be givenprompt attention. If you fail to follow this simple procedurewe cannot accept responsibility, as we would have beendeprived of the opportunity to investigate the matter andhopefully rectify any problem. Failure to complain on thespot will extinguish or reduce your ability to claimcompensation from us.

Severability - In the event that any clause or provision ofthese terms and conditions shall be held to be invalid, theinvalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwiseaffect the remaining provisions of this contract, which shallcontinue and be enforceable.

Language - In the event that these terms and conditionsare translated into another language, this English languageversion shall be the official version, save and except wherespecifically prohibited by law, and the interpretation of theprovisions of these terms and conditions in the Englishlanguage shall govern for all purposes in the event of anyinconsistencies arising from such translation.

Charity ChallengeNorthway House1379 High RoadLondon, N20 9LPEngland

Tel: +44 (0)20 8557 0000Fax: +44 (0)20 8557 0001

Email: [email protected]

Canadian Sales AgentIntroductory Solutions Inc52 Southcreek DriveAncaster, OntarioL9K 1M2

Tel: +1 289 239 8239

Email: [email protected]

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