Kilimanjaro How Hard Is It Really? (From Someone Who’s Done It)
We get asked lots of questions about Kilimanjaro: “How hard is, really?” “How fit do I need to be?” “Can I charge my phone?” I’ve climbed Kili three times now, via the Machame, Lemosho and Rongai routes (don’t ask me my favourite… impossible to answer!). Here’s my honest view… It’s Not a Climb… But It […]
Traveller Blog: Patagonia W Trek
This traveller blog comes from Mark, who took on the Patagonia W Trek in March, alongside his two teenage daughters, Lacey and Summer. Together, they travelled with our team to the far south of Chile to cross glaciers, mountains and some of the wildest landscapes on the planet, all while raising an incredible amount for […]
Which Action Challenger Type Are You?
You’ve got the wanderlust. You’ve got the grit. You’re ready for your next adventure. But you’ve also got 37 browser tabs looking at what’s available, and blog posts about “the best merino socks” and “is altitude real?”. We can’t tell you which of our challenges you should consider next, but we can help you narrow […]
News: China Visa for Great Wall Trek
Joining one of our Great Wall Treks just got even easier. As of 17 February 2026, UK passport holders can now enter mainland China visa‑free for stays of up to 30 days for tourism. This new policy removes one of the most time‑consuming and costly parts of preparing for the challenge, and makes your Great […]
Top 5 Charity Challenge Events with Action Challenge
If you’re looking to take your fundraising efforts to new heights (literally), Action Challenge offers some of the world’s most iconic adventures for charity challengers. If you are looking to push yourself further while supporting a cause close to your heart, we’ve got you covered. With dozens of different overseas adventures, expert leaders, superb local […]
Essential Kit & Tips for Your Desert Challenge
So… you’ve signed up for a desert challenge (or you’re thinking about it). Either way, congratulations! Whether it’s the Saharan Challenge, the Sahara Desert Trek, the majestic dunes of the Jordan Challenge or the Jordan & Petra Trek, or the wide-open, otherworldly expanse of the Mongolia Gobi Desert Trek, you’re about to join the elite […]
The Friday Forum: Your Weekly Lunchtime Adventure Catch‑Up
We’re excited to launch something new for our Action Challenge community — a weekly online session designed to bring adventurers together, answer your burning questions, and give you a closer look at the people behind the challenges. Welcome to the Friday Forum! Every Friday lunchtime, we’ll be hosting a relaxed, online drop-in session. Each week […]
Why an Action Challenge Is The Best Way To Smash Your New Year Resolutions
If you want resolutions that last longer than January, give yourself a goal that excites and pushes you. An Action Challenge trip does exactly that. You work toward a clear target, you meet motivated people, and you take part in a bucket list adventure supported by UK leaders. To get you challenge ready, there’s free […]
Free UK Training Walks Now Included With Every Overseas Challenge
Unlimited free UK training walks with every overseas challenge booking. No, you didn’t misread that. It’s like Netflix for challenge training. If you’re preparing for a trek, there’s no better way to train than by getting out on your feet and moving in the same way you’ll move on your challenge. Our UK Training Walks […]
Traveller Blog: A Journey to the Roof of the World
This blog comes straight from Shaz Malik, who recently embarked on one of the most iconic trekking adventures on Earth with us: the Everest Base Camp trek.