Matt Prior Adventure Academy

This is a no-frills, practical course designed to give you an introduction into Adventure, Travel and Overland Expeditions.The aim is to give you the basic knowledge and confidence to tackle your own expeditions whatever and wherever they may be. Teaser Video:https://vimeo.com/115261534Main Promo Video:https://vimeo.com/116843516Each course will include: Ascent up and down an active volcano (There will be two options) Motorbike sections on varying surfaces (Day and Night) Interaction with locals throughout A unique local village high in the mountains Hot springs An insight into how to get the ball rolling on your own adventure Answering any questions you may have on any aspect of adventure travel.

They are specifically designed for people who are looking to either conduct some sort of overland trip or larger adventure, they are not an A,B,C of basic travel.As well as learning about the topics mentioned below, the course is very pragmatic and so you will be learning whilst actually on the adventure, which is why this is so unique.You will get to see things firsthand, practice what you've been taught and experience the highs and lows in just under a week!The accommodation is very basic and the standard of English quite poor which makes it a perfect place to hold this type of course. It says no frills for a reason. If you need a hot shower and WiFi each day this is not the course for you Im afraid.Topics to be covered throughout the course: Planning and preparation Locals / bartering Money Accommodation Transport Kit Contingencies Sponsorship VehiclesYou will have to apply for each course due to the very limited number of places available.There will be space for up to 3 people per course, this is so you get the most out of the experience as possible.There will be five courses per year in:May, June, July, September and October. Each course will be 7 days in length.The Application Process: Must be aged 18 or older Must have Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) bike licencesix weeks before the course commences(Easy to obtain. Takes one day. Not provided) Must have personal insuranceone month before the course commences. (This will be specific to the course and you must have minimum level of coverage.) Complete and submit application online through the website. (Proof of CBT and Insurance coverage will have to be sent through to us once you are accepted on to the course).

You will be notified three months before the course date as to whether or not you have been successful in your application. You will also be sent a kit list at the same time.Price includes: Internal Flights Motorbike hire and helmet All Fuel All National Park Fees All Guide Fees All Food All Drink (not inc alcohol at the end of the course) 5% of all profits will go to the NSPCC**The reason we have a relationship with the NSPCC is that they were very important to a close friend of Matts who passed away recently and so this is our way of giving back.Costs:Introductory Offer:999 Not Included: International flights to and from Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia (this is where the course commences and completes) Accommodation (Minimal Cost, see FAQ section) Personal Insurance Cover (This is compulsory) Any personal medical requirementsIntroductory discounts available for: Military, Emergency Services, Charity Workers, Volunteers - Its advised that you complete the course as part of a wider trip to Asia, purely because of the distances involved in travelling out to the course location, depending on where you live.MORE INFO:http://www.mpadventureacademy.com/FOUNDER:http://www.mattprior.co.uk"

Hadrians Wall - Wild camping, No shops

I am planning to walk hadrians wall within the next couple of weeks. Ideally I would like to carry all food and wild camp along the way.Nothing has been planned yet, but it is quite a simple trip, that doesn't require much more than turning up with the right kit. We can work out the route at the start. I will be taking one or two sets of clothes, warm gear, sleeping bag, tent / bivvy bag, food, small stove,a head torch, a toothbrush and a water bottle.

I will be doing it on my own anyway, but if anyone would like to join, it would be great to have some company!I am notoriously bad at planning, but get in touch via email... ollie.shurville@gmail.com and we can come up with a start date and position. I look forward to meeting some of you guys!

Ollie

The Kings Trail

It is known as Europe's last wilderness. This route hikes through spectacular mountains and valleys and from the 1800's become known as the king of trails The Kings Trail. During the summer season, it is essentially daylight all day and north of the Arctic Circle, the midnight sun shines brightly for several months. Lapland is also a sanctuary for wildlife, for those who know what tracks to look for, lynx, wolverine, bear and even wolf can be found. Sweden has 11 peaks over 2,000m. The Kings trail is 430km long, stretching from Abisko in the north to Hemavan in the south. You pass by several of these peaks through a well-built system of mountain stations and mountain huts making hiking both easy and fun. No need to bring a tent, - no camping involved. I am looking for companions for this potential trip. You will need to carry your own gear for the duration of the trip but with the hut facilities; you should be able to keep your backpack to a minimum weight.

You can wear the same hiking gear for a week, right? Summer Season: Midsummer Mid September. My plan is to hike the first section. Abisko Nikkaluokta and include the summit of Swedens highest mountain Kebnekaise. Summer trails are comprised of a well-worn path with painted poles/stones, where the trail is difficult to follow. In forest country, colour indicators can be on trees. There are mountain huts along the Kings Trail, a days hike from each other (10 20km) The huts have self-service accommodation, showers and WCs. You cook your own food. The kitchens have stoves, cooking utensils, and cutlery. There is no electricity and huts are heated with wood or LPG (Liquid petroleum gas) Rooms have 4 beds with mattresses, pillows and covers. You need to bring your own sheets or sleeping bag.

Food and water is available at many of the huts, but best to bring your own supplies to save on cost.Itinerary*I have reserved 9 days for this trek, although for experienced hikers I am confident the distances can be covered to shorten the trip to 8 days, (6 days trekking) but this is a good itinerary to start.*Abisko Nikkaluokta. Length: 105km Days spent hiking: 7 days.Starting Point: Abisko Mountain HutHow to get there: Fly to Kiruna and catch bus/train to AbiskoEnd Point: Kebnekaise Mountain StationHow to get out: Hike 19km to Nikkaluokta, Bus to Kiruna.Provisional Daily PlanDay 1. Flight to Kiruna Bus ( 105km 1.5hrs) to Abisko Mountain Hut (overnight Abisko)Day 2. Hike Abisko to Abiskojaure (15km)Day 3: Hike to Alesjaure (20km)Day 4: Hike to Tjaktja Lodging (13km)Day 5: Hike to Salta Mountain huts (12km)Day 6: Hike to Kebnekaise Mountain Hut (14km)Day 7: Ascent to the summit of Kebnekaise (2104m) overnight back at Kebnekaise Mountain Hut (16km)Day 8: Walk to Nikkaluokta, (19km) Bus to Kiruna (1hr 10min) overnight KirunaDay 9: Flight back to LondonA breakdown of estimate costsFlights SAS Scandinavian AirlinesLHR to Kiruna via Stockholm.Dates 1st July 9th July 240Mountain huts 23 per night. (with membership 13 per night)*STF membership costs 25 for the year and allows discounted accommodation in mountain huts and hostels around Sweden so worthwhile purchasing. *Night in Kiruna (30 -50) nice hotel. We will deserve this treat!Food Expenses. 100 (not including any alcohol)Bus Transfers 50 returnTotal Cost approx. 600 - 700If you are reasonably fit, love being active and want to get back to nature then please get in touch!"