Trekking Training Weekends - The Bucket List Company

So you have booked your Bucket List trip, and now it’s time to get training! Throughout the year, we offer various training weekends to our Bucketlisters. These weekends take place in the mountains of England and Wales for one reason, and that is so we can train!

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The idea of our training weekends is that you can get some practice trekking in various mountain trails, whilst meeting your trip leaders and fellow Bucketlisters. You will be able to test your hiking equipment and learn about various elements of your trip including:

Self-management and safety
Clothing and equipment choices
Dealing with heat, cold and altitude
Health and hygiene
Hydration and nutrition
Supportive group dynamics
Working with porters

Although this is not compulsory, it is a brilliant opportunity to meet your team members and make friends before setting off together. You’ll learn about altitude sickness, how to recognise it and how it is treated. You will learn about equipment, what works best and how to use it effectively.

Our trekking training takes the form of hiking weekends in the Peak District or the Brecon Beacons National Park. These Peak District hiking weekends and Brecon Beacons hikes are brilliant trips in of themselves, taking in the natural beauty of the Peak District National Park and the Beacons, whilst having plenty of laughs along the way!

Itinerary

Day

Day 1:

Arrive at accommodation and head to the pub for drinks and a Q&A with the trip leaders.

DAY 2:

Early breakfast & then straight out into the mountains for a day of trekking training. In the evening we head to the pub for food.

Hiking training weekend in the Peak District

DAY 3:

Breakfast and then back out into the mountains for a day’s hike.

Trekking training weekend in the Brecon Beacons

What our Customers Say

Here’s what some of our awesome customers had to say:

“Great experience with great people. Easy payment method. Trip was well organised. Knowledgeable guides and beautiful surroundings.”

Kelly Thompson

“Kilimanjaro has always been high up on my bucket list, and when I saw that The Bucket List Company were running another trip, I knew it was time to get myself booked on.

Keith and his team were always at the end of the phone to answer questions and Keith’s Guide to Kilimanjaro just answered all of my queries. I attended the pre-expedition training weekend, which enabled me to meet the other people I would be travelling with. It also gave me chance to meet Keith and the Bucket List team and put faces to names. The training weekends are certainly a must.

On the expedition, Keith was very aware of his whole group’s needs and made sure everyone was coping well. The team’s in-country guides and porters were also amazing. They cooked for and looked after us amazingly. Summiting Kilimanjaro was a dream of mine and the Bucket List Company made that a reality. I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to book another trip with The Bucket List Company, and would urge anyone considering a trip to just book and start training!”

Nat Vaja

Peru

Wow… what can I say? This was one of the hardest but most enjoyable trips of my life. The Bucket List Company were a pleasure to deal with from the word go, and the support Keith offered on the trip was just amazing, backed up by Whitey and his merry band of porters.

Booking with The Bucket List Company was easy – the only thing you have to think about is packing and turning up, they organise everything, leaving you to enjoy your trip without the hassle.

I cannot thank The Bucket List Company enough, and look forward to booking my next adventure to Peru shortly.

Sarah Starkey

Mount Kilimanjaro climb

“Morocco trip was truly wonderful. These guys have done their homework and have great knowledge and experience. It’s really hard to put into words how amazing this trip was. Stress-free experience from the second you meet at the airport. I’m booking my next trip with these guys this week. Life’s too short.”

John Emmerson

Mount Toubkal trek

“What a fantastic experience of a lifetime made even better by the wonderful people from The Bucket List Company. As a first time trekker and travelling on my own I was a little nervous about what to expect. I needn’t have worried. From the moment I booked the trip everything was taken care of and communication from the company was excellent.

Once on the trip our guides Keith and Dave from the UK and Mo & Mohammed our local guides were brilliant. Encouraging and supportive and ensuring that you had the best time while achieving the goal of reaching the summit of Mt Toubkal.

Brilliant… I’ll certainly be booking another trip with The Bucket List Company and would have no hesitation in recommending them.”

Jon Ramm

Mount Toubkal trek

“This has been the first time I’ve used this travel company. I would like to say it has been a fabulous experience , the staff are both friendly and knowledgeable. The whole trip was well planned, but their was scope to change the itinerary at the last minute to include other travel arrangements and visits. Nothing was to much trouble. I would definitely use this company again and would be more than happy to recommend it to my friends. Thanks for a great holiday.”

Ian Paul

Annapurna Circuit trek

Select your dates and book today

If the dates below don't suit your requirements get in touch with us today and we can plan a unique trip for you!

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need to bring?

We spend the training weekend trekking for the Saturday and Sunday. We advise that you bring the equipment that you are going to be taking with you on your expedition. You will need to bring:

Walking boots
Day pack
Waterproofs
Trekking clothing
Water bottle
Sleeping bag – doesn’t need to be the one you are taking on your trip.
Pillow

What experience do I need for this trip?

A good level of physical fitness would be a good asset for this trip, but as you will be guided by a qualified leader, no specific skills or experience are required.

Who will be leading this weekend?

Your trip will be lead by an experienced member of The Bucket List Company team. Our leaders are selected and trained by us to make sure they have the correct skills and personality to give you the experience of a lifetime. You will be in safe hands with one of our leaders. Our leaders are UK based and love what they do.

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