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!

20/09/2019 150 South Wales
Paid as 3 payments of £50
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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
Paid as 3 payments of £50
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05/03/2021 150 South Wales
Paid as 3 payments of £50
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16/04/2021 150 Peak District
Paid as 3 payments of £50
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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:

“Thanks to The Bucket List Company, we’ve been paying a just £160 each a month for our upcoming adventure trip to Peru.

We don’t even notice the money disappearing from our accounts, and for the first time ever, we have actually looked forward to getting an invoice because it means our dream trip of trekking the Inca Trail is one less month away.”

Martin and Jacki Norbury

Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu

“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

“You’ve booked your trip, and the excitement begins. You’ve packed your kit and checked your timings. Your adventure starts here… you explore the towns. With snakes? Never fear, you’re in good hands.

The trek can be tough, but it’s what you signed up for. You can’t get enough, though – there’s so much to explore, from the scorching hot sun, to the freezing deep snow. In the high atlas mountains, it’s all go, go go!

So away we all flew, but what was ahead? #WhatWouldKeithDo? “Just book another”, he said! At the end of it all, don’t be sad it’s all over – you have new friends to call, and it will soon be time for another adventure!

Thanks for looking after us on our amazing trip. We have some fantastic memories and loved every bit!”

Jodie McDonald

Mount Toubkal trek

“I joined Keith and his team for an ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. Everything was incredibly well organised, from the pre-trip training and briefings to the travel arrangements and accommodation – not forgetting the trek itself.

The professionalism and experience of Keith and his team gave me complete confidence in them, which in turn meant that I could simply relax and enjoy the trip. I would thoroughly recommend the team at The Bucket List Company, and look forward to joining them again one day.”

Ed Wright

Peru

“I have just returned from my first trip with The Bucket List Company and can honestly say I had the most amazing time! Everything was very well organised with no hiccups along the way. Everything was well thought out and I can safely say this will be a trip I will be talking about for a very long time! I will be booking onto more trips for sure.”

Laura Biggs

“I can’t thank these guys enough… I just completed Everest Base Camp, and what an amazing experience it has been. From the moment of booking to getting home, everything has been thought of.

If you want a trip of a lifetime, with no hassle, meeting some amazing people, then book with these guys. I am already looking to book my next trip.”

Carl Evans

Everest Base Camp 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!

20/09/2019 150 South Wales
Paid as 3 payments of £50
Book now
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
16/04/2021 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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