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

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22/11/2019 150 North Wales
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21/02/2020 150 South Wales
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17/04/2020 150 Peak District
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18/09/2020 150 Exmoor
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30/10/2020 150 North Wales
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05/03/2021 150 South Wales
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23/04/2021 150 Peak District
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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:

“Could not have asked for a better trip . Everest base camp with TBLC was a most memorable epic adventure.”

Brian Taggart

Everest Base Camp

“Just back from a weeks diving in Gozo, the whole experience was amazing, a lovely bunch of people on the trip, strangers at the start but great friends within days. The diving instructors were very professional, friendly, patient, supportive and good fun.

Every aspect of the trip appeared to run like clockwork thanks to Keith and the staff at The Bucket List Company, if there were any problems, I was not aware of them. Just need to sort my bucket list and then book with them again. Nice surprise when I got home. Thank you The Bucket List Company.”

John Crockford

Gozo Diving Trip

“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

“One of the best things I’ve ever done! An incredible trip with an amazing group of leaders and guides as well as great people. I can’t recommend this trip enough. The Bucket List Company made this holiday stress-free, easy and enjoyable. I loved every second of it!”

Louisa Heath

“Absolutely fantastic from beginning till end highly recommend this company staff were perfect in every way couldn’t of made it without them I will be booking up in future again and met new friends for life.”

Adrian Farr

“Great staff, very helpful throughout the whole process, they have a very good payment method which makes any trip affordable! Even to a student like myself!

The trip was very well organised, and any question was answered with confidence there and then, showing great knowledge of the country and trek we were doing.

The staff were also very motivating, I don’t think I would’ve made it to Base Camp if it weren’t for Keith helping me… All the guides were amazing, working throughout the day, and then in their breaks making sure we were all comfortable with food and drink (included in the price).

I do not have a bad word to say about the trip, and I will be booking another one with the Bucket List team in the close future!

P.S. ‘Rate Keith’s Jake’ 9.56/10. With .44 taken away for lack of beard.”

Dan Jones

Everest Base Camp

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!

This trip is now closed.
22/11/2019 150 North Wales
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now
21/02/2020 150 South Wales
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now
17/04/2020 150 Peak District
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now
18/09/2020 150 Exmoor
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now
30/10/2020 150 North Wales
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now
05/03/2021 150 South Wales
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now
23/04/2021 150 Peak District
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now

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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