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Talisker Whisky Atlantic ChallengeMonday January 09 2012

The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is about to come to an end with the winners expected to arrive in Port St Charles in Barbados in the next few weeks. The 3,000 nautical mile race across the Atlantic, which follows the ‘Columbus Route’ started on the 5th of December from Spain’s San Sebastian de la Gomera in the Canary islands, and is on target to raise £1.4M for charities. The race will take around 50 days and out of the 17 teams that started, 5 have already retired, including Team Tom who had to be rescued mid-Atlantic after their boat capsized!

The Commando Challenge 2008Sunday June 27 2010

Thick gloopy mud, crawling on hands and knees through confined spaces, negotiating underwater tunnels, and wading through chest deep pools of water were some of the obstacles encountered during the famed Royal Marines Commando Challenge charity event in Exeter.

Trekking in Morroco: Climbing Jebel ToubkalSaturday March 06 2010

Jebel Toubkal is the highest mountain in the Atlas range which also makes it the highest mountain in north Africa at 4,167 metres. A snow capped mountain range in the middle of the desert is not to be missed!

Trekking in Russia: Climbing Mount ElbrusFriday March 26 2010

Mount Elbrus is 5,642m - 18,510 ft in height and is the highest mountain in the Caucasus range, which makes it the highest mountain in Russia and Europe and also one of the seven summits.

Trekking the Inca trailMonday March 22 2010

Trekking in the footsteps of the Incas along the famous Inca trail is an awe inspiring trip. Not only will you see some of the best scenery in South America but you also get to admire the amazing building skills they had to put together the many temples including the most famous Machu Picchu!