competitive edge 3–6 MARCH 2011


white peaks ski marathon Can you ski or board 24 peaks in 48


hours? If so, this weekend of pure adrenaline, which covers 130km – the equivalent of skiing down Everest twice – of top-class piste on the Milky Way in Italy (the home to the 2006 Winter Olympics) could be for you. This is the 13th year that cerebral


palsy charity Scope has held the White Peaks challenge. To date, more than 1,000 people have raised £1.75m. Registration for 2011 costs £100 and minimum sponsorship is set at £1,700. Details: www.scope.org.uk


Health & Leisure


The weekend involves skiing the equivalent of two Everest descents


16–23 APRIL 2011 Entrants will end up at the Ice Hotel 7 MAY 2011


just walk Grab your boots and head for the South Downs Way for this countryside hike. The National Trust route, set on a


flint path, undulates through shady woodlands and vast open landscapes. Individuals or groups can choose a


20km walk or a whopping 60km, while under-16s can opt for a 10km version. Now in its fourth year, this event


– organised by Across The Divide – allows walkers to raise money for the charity of their choice. The entry fee ranges from £5 for children aged under 12 years to £70 per person. So far more than 300,000 walkers have taken on the challenge. Details:


www.acrossthedivide.com/just-walk november/december 2010 © cybertrek 2010


the husky trail Drive your own team of spirited huskies across frozen wastelands in this open charity challenge. This six-day event will see you sledding through rolling highlands and deep forest, into the heart of Lapland, sleeping in Sami tents and journeying through wild and untouched nature before arriving at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden. Registration costs £399 and there is a minimum sponsorship of £2,995. Details: www.globaladventurechallenges.com


Over 2 million of your customers use Gladstone, more than the competition combined


Choose a 20km or 60km route


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