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LifeWorks Campfire Series Training Articles:   Basics   |   Strength   |   Flexibility Cardiovascular training tips for hikes, treks or climbs Now that we have the basics understood, let’s look at the specific considerations for developing a Cardiovascular Training Program designed to prepare you for your climb.  Cardiovascular Training is designed to prepare your cardiovascular system (heart and lungs) for the demands you are going to impose.  In the case of hiking and trekking, this involves training primarily the aerobic system (think...

Insurance for High-Altitude, Remote Areas and Adventure Sports Choosing travel insurance appropriate to your charity climbing, trekking or hiking campaign becomes a lot more complex when your trip involves high-altitude or remote areas, or if your participating in what is considered by the insurance industry an adventure sport. Asking the right questions of your travel insurance provider, being aware of some of the common pitfalls and policy exclusions, and properly researching various mountain travel insurance options will better ensure you purchase appropriate insurance coverage. When...

Looking for a mountain guide, mountain guiding service, or trekking company to successfully lead you and your team up and down the mountain?  We all know how important it is to find a guide with the necessary skills, training and experience. Partnering with the right guiding service, one that aligns well with your team and your charity climb vision, is a critical step towards making sure that you (and your team) have an enjoyable, successful, and safe adventure. However, with the abundance of services and options out there, choosing the right company for you and your team can be a...

You've found a few mountain guiding services, and you're trying to decide which one to choose to successfully lead you and your team on your Charity Climbing Expedition. Choosing the right company can be a little daunting. How do you know if they have the skills and experience required for the task? Institutes of Mountain Guides and Mountain Guide Associations exist on all continents, and in most countries. These organisations help provide uniform professional mountain guide training, identify mountain guides who have been appropriately trained, act as mediators when there are issues...