What?

From the 8th-16th September 2007, 19 of us trekked through the Peruvuan Andes to raise money for an array of different charities. The path we took didn't follow the traditional tourist Inca Trail, instead we trekked alone along remote andean passes through isolated mountain communities. The starting altitude for the trek was 3,500 - over twice the height of Ben Nevis.

Why?

On the 9th November 2006, my Mum passed away due to complications with a terrible illness she'd had for 8 years or so - Multiple Sclerosis. Partly in her memory, but mostly to raise as much money as possible to support people with the disease, in September 2007 I went on a trek to the Peruvian Andes ending up at Machu Picchu, the Inca city nested high in the Andes. Although the trek is now over you can still help me to raise as much money as possible by sponsoring me.

The Challenge

We left on the 7th September 2007, 19 of us who met for the first time at Heathrow. All raising money for different charities. We were away for 10 days. After arriving in Lima, we took an internal fight to the ancient Inca capital of Cusco at a height of 3,350m above sea level. From there we trekked through the Andes for 4 days, eventually reaching the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu. The highest point on the journey is 4,400m meters.

Internal flight from Lima to Cuzco

It was no walk in the park! This was a hard trek in heat and at altitude - but it was worth every step for every pound raised. The tour is being professionally organised by Charity Challenge on behalf of the MS Society, full details can be found here.

So did I do this? Find out more here.