Climb Kili 09 - Your Questions Answered
What is the average age?
There will be people of all ages from 18-70. Most people are probably between 30 and 55.
Will I be able to keep up?
This is not a race and the intention is to get to the top, at your pace. The trek is designed to suit people who are fit. As the trek is at altitude, you will need to obtain a medical certificate from your GP to take part.
We will run training weekends to help prepare you, as well as provide advice on how to train for the specific challenge.
What will the weather be like?
Equatorial to arctic! We can expect the weather to change from hot and dry to wet and misty to very cold. We start on wide plains (30˚C) before ascending through a wide belt of wet tropical forest. The higher we climb, the colder it gets. There is permanent ice at the summit and below freezing temperatures. Nights will be very cold.
Where will we stay?
Accommodation is shared. During the hike you will be staying in shared huts or tents. There will be very basic washing and toilet facilities. The first and last night are spent in a hotel.
Will I have to carry my kit?
No, all luggage will be carried by porters. All you will need to carry is a small rucksack containing water and basic supplies.
Do I need specialist kit?
We will supply you with a list of what you will need to take, recommending the type of kit that you will require. For this trek you will need good sturdy walking boots with ankle support – must be well worn in.
What kind of support is there?
There will be full medical support, English speaking guides and porters. A representative from the charity will also be trekking alongside you.
Will I be insured?
No. You must take out your own personal travel insurance covering health, accidents and loss at least 8 weeks prior to departure. You will need to provide a copy of your insurance policy before the trip starts. Alternatively you can arrange insurance through Classic Tours.
What does the Trek include?
Scheduled return flights (exclusive of airport taxes and visas) all accommodation, food, drinks and refreshments on the trekking days. All ground and luggage transfers and all necessary back-up including English speaking medic and guides.
What do I need to provide?
When you register to take part in the Trek Charity Challenge we request a fee of £250. You will also need to provide your personal travel insurance, airport taxes and arrange your own visa. We will send you details on how to apply for a visa to Tanzania. Lunch on day 10 is not included.
Can I stay on?
Yes. Contact us after registration for more details.
How do I go about raising £2,950 sponsorship?
Once you have signed up for the trip with your deposit, we will send you a comprehensive fundraising pack to make raising your sponsorship as easy as possible, and we are here to help you from start to finish. You will need to start planning your fundraising as soon as possible and here are some helpful tips to get you started:
• Always ask for payment up front. Chasing sponsorship can be time consuming and often difficult to collect.
• Make the most of Gift Aid – we can claim 28% extra on all donations from UK tax payers.
• Put a large donation on the top line of your sponsor forms to encourage others to follow suit.
• Create your own online fundraising page at the justgiving.com website. This is a fantastic and very easy way to raise and collect funds.
• Fundraise around what you enjoy doing in your spare time – if you go to the gym regularly then think of a fundraising event you can hold there, or if you have a good local pub, consider holding a quiz or race night there.
• Think of as many fundraising ideas as possible, so if some of them don’t work ot, you’ll have plenty to fall back on.
• Check with your company as to whether they have a matched giving policy – and if they don’t, find out if they would be willing to sponsor you.
• Make sure you tell everyone you know about what you are doing and try and get some coverage in your local paper or on local radio.
Here are just a few ideas to get you up to £1,000
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Ask ten work colleagues for £15 |
£150 |
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Ask ten friends for £20 donation |
£200 |
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Gift Aid on the above |
£100 |
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Car boot sale |
£100 |
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Non school uniform day at local school |
£200 |
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Raffle/sweepstake at local pub |
£100 |
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Ask five suppliers/clients for £30 |
£150 |
Can I raise more?
Yes!
What happens if I can’t raise the sponsorship money?
The minimum £2,950 must be paid to Bridge2Aid 8 weeks prior to departure. At this time, all travel and tour costs have to be paid to the tour operator (Classic Tours, ATOL 3379) and you will be issued with an ATOL receipt. If you cannot raise the £2,950 we will ask you to make up the balance yourself, in order to keep your place on the event. If you do have to withdraw from the trip, we can refund your money to your donors if required. However, we encourage you to contact us for ideas and advice if you do experience difficulties.
How much does the event cost?
With this event, the main costs are travel, accommodation, equipment etc. Some of the non-travel costs will be met from your entry fee and the remainder - around £1,650 – will come from your sponsorship. This means that around £1,300 will come directly to Bridge2Aid.
If you feel unhappy that part of the money raised is used to meet your costs, you might like to think about paying part or all of the costs yourself. Please make sure that your sponsors know that part of their sponsor money may be used to meet costs.