Gap Year Adventures: August 2005

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Trans Andes trip sees SEVEN reach summit

Here's the latest news from the Trans Andes Expedition:
After two weeks of successful biking and trekking, seven of our young explorers have made it to the summit of Illiniza North (5116m).

A picture of the group on the summit.

Find out more about Illiniza Norte:

Ed Flower also made a successful attempt at Cotopaxi and accompanied by a guide he climbed the active volcano hours after returning from the Illiniza climb. Photographic evidence below:

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Name: Carvalho

Location: Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Established in 1985, we are a Registered Charity, which exists to promote adventure and challenge for young people, not for profit. 1) The Leaders are all very well trained volunteers. 2) Expedition fees are wholly inclusive; there are no hidden extras. These include a “Selection” course, training, insurance, flights and airport taxes, overland transport, hotels, food, medical supplies, climbing permits, guides, specialist equipment, canoes, rafts, mountain bikes (except where stated), administration and membership of the Dorset Expeditionary Society. 4) Expedition teams are selected at a “Selection Weekend”, so you will be joining a unique team. 5) The groups are recruited nationally and are not based on one school, college or university. 6) We are committed to empowering young leaders, and to this end sponsor our members through training courses. 7) We are committed to supporting successful young expeditioners in running their own Peer Group expeditions. 8) Our members receive a regular newsletter, and we hold a number of social events and exciting activities within the U.K.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Trans Andes trip sees SEVEN reach summit

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