Trek Training Day -

Next Training Day - 1st November

Are you due to go on a trek? Or just fancy a walk over the North Downs Way, then Trek Hire Uk`s trek training day is for you!

Customer Testimonial
Hi everyone, just wanted to thank you all for such a fantastic day on Saturday. The walk, advice and company were all great (V good lunch too!) - I now feel better prepared and excited about our trip to Kilimanjaro. I did feel a bit stiff when I got up from the bar late Saturday night, but not too bad at all since!
Thanks again for a great day - definitely to be recommended!
Will let you know how Jenine and I get on....
Best wishes Sally

Customer Testimonial
Hi Mick,

Just a quick line to say thanks for a fantastic day on Saturday, it was thoroughly enjoyable despite the persistent rain. The 16 plus mile hike was definitely challenging; I thought everyone did extremely well & yep even little old me.

The insight gained from experiencing something representative of how a typical day on our respective challenges may leave us feeling was I'd say pretty invaluable. Your briefing was also both reassuring & highly informative, so along with Lee's input & with all the Kilimanjaro anecdotes I really feel that I now have a much greater appreciation for what may occur during my December attempt on Kilimanjaro.

For me the day certainly provided answers to many an important question. I'm hopeful too that I'll also get to put even more theory into practice a little earlier & along with you guys in November with the coming Toubkal ascent, that being the case then I'll also undoubtedly be heading back down your way for a North Downs re run around mid October. In the meantime I'll look forward to your further updates on the Toubkal trip.

Anyway it is bye from me for now Mick & once again my many thanks.

Best regards,

Justin

Mick Cain is one of the partners of Trek Hire UK who has recently returned from a two-week expedition to Tanzania, summating three mountains (Longido, Meru and Kilimanjaro) and he would like to share with you everything he learnt along the way.

It was due mainly to Mick’s preparation, fitness and military training that got him through this particular daunting three peaks challenge and he is happy to pass on the same sort of knowledge and guidance which will enable you to complete your particular trek trouble free.

Most of the day will be spent walking from Puttenham to Dorking (16 miles undulating) following in the footsteps of the Pilgrims as you go. Before and during the walk, Mick will be going through particular items of interest regarding equipment that will be useful on high altitude treks along with techniques and the best ways in which to use them to your advantage. Lets face it, for people going on a trek for the first time, information and good advice is hard to come by.

Topics to be covered:

	Layering Up (techniques and maintenance)
	Walking Pole (techniques and maintenance)
	Hydration
	Altitude Issues
	Hygiene (feet, hair etc)
	Overall preparation (how to pack your duffle bags, what to take in your day sacks etc)
	These trekking days are available every Saturday from the 5th January 2008. Reserve your place now.

• 0900 hrs Meet at Dorking railway station or meet at
  Unit 11, Old Water Yard
  Curtis Road Dorking
  Surrey, RH4 1DY
• 0915 hrs Transfer to Puttenham via mini bus
• 1000 hrs Talk on equipment, techniques and any other questions you may have
• 1100 hrs Start walk (lunch will be provided by Thuk, so if you have any dietary issues please let us know when booking)
• 1730 hrs Arrive back at Dorking