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 it down to which type of challenge is best for you.
Answer these 8 questions, and we’ll help you figure out which kind of Action Challenger you really are.
1) Your ideal adventure souvenir is…
A. A fresh passport stamp, and replica statue of an obscure fertility goddess, and 400 photos of street food
B. A summit photo where I look barely alive, but 100% triumphant
C. A fresh set of red raw saddle sores and a gum line filled with splattered insects
D. A finisher medal, a gusset full of sand, and a shocking vest tan
E. The Ark of the Covenant.
2) Your snack strategy is…
A. “Tasty local snacks. Unpronounceable chocolate bars filled with something worryingly savoury. ”
B. “Functional snacks. Strategic. High calorie, high carb. Everything I eat is fuel for the summit.”
C. “If I can’t chew it one-handed, with the other on the handlebars, then I’m not interested.”
D. “Imagine a mountain of pasta. Top it with cheese. There you go.”
E. “Anything but chilled monkey brains.”
3) Someone says “early start tomorrow.” You reply…
A. “Okay… but I want a to see a temple and get a good story out of it.”
B. “Perfect. Early is safer and sunrise is always better from the top.”
C. “Excellent. I’ll be up at 5 anyway checking tyre pressure.”
D. “Great. More hours for distance. Love a bit of that, me.”
E. “Fine. If there’s a rolling boulder involved, I want a head start”
4) The one thing you won’t travel without…
A. A phrasebook and guide on where to find the best hand-crafted souvenirs
B. Hand warmers. Possibly enough to heat a small village.
C. Chamois cream. If you don’t know why, you don’t want to know.
D. A spare pair of everything… because I’m running another marathon tomorrow.
E. My fedora and my whip.
5) Your day 1 energy on the trip group chat is…
A. “Here’s 372 pics of last night’s sunset guys 😍”
B. “Everyone drink water. Everyone layer up. Have you heard of box breathing?.”
C. “Who’s got a spare inner tube?”
D. “I’ll swap a tube of deep heat for an ice pack.”
E. “It’s not the years… it’s the mileage.”
6) Your ideal “rest day” activity is…
A. Market wandering, cultural gems, and a coffee so strong it sends me into orbit.
B. A gentle acclimatisation hike and an early night.
C. “Easy spin.” (Translation: 60km with 500m elevation)
D. Peeling KT tape off my nether regions.
E. A nice bridge walk… ideally one that doesn’t end with me cutting the ropes.
7) Someone offers you a free upgrade. You choose…
A. A local food tour + bonus ‘hidden alleyway’ stroll.
B. A higher viewpoint… even if it’s colder and my snot might freeze.
C. Getting my chain greased up (not a metaphor).
D. Is there such a thing as a third marathon?
E. Anything that doesn’t involve snakes.
8) Your biggest “why” for signing up is…
A. New places, new people, and the feeling of discovering a world beyond my sofa.
B. Pushing myself higher than my problems and seeing a view that makes it all worth it.
C. Seeing the sights properly, not from an air‑conditioned bus, but from my saddle.
D. Doing something that sounds mildly unhinged, and while people are impressed, they also look concerned.
E. “It belongs in a museum!”
Your results
Now it’s time to reveal which type of Action Challenger you really are. Check over your answers to the questions, and read on…
Mostly A’s: Trekker 👣
You’re here for the journey… the landscapes, the culture, the “how is this real life?” moments, and the joy of covering ground at walking pace. You’ll happily trade Wi‑Fi for a Wonder of the World.
You’ll love: Vietnam Trek, Great Wall of China, Jordan Trek, Iceland Fire & Ice, Patagonia W Trek, Mongolia Gobi Desert Trek.
Mostly B’s: Summiteer 🧗🏽♂️
You see a big hill, and have to get to the top of it. The bigger the better, in fact. Will it be comfortable? No. But will you have fun while getting to the top? Also probably no. But will you feel (literally) on top of the world when you get there?
You’ll love: Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Machu Picchu, Mera Peak, Ecuador Volcanoes.
Mostly C’s: Two-wheeler 🚵🏿♀️
You want to see the world over your handlebars, with the wind in your hair and the flies in your teeth. Lycra is your second skin, and you own a selection of padded shorts.
You’ll love: Kenya Cycle, Sri Lanka Cycle, Thailand Cycle, Vietnam 2 Cambodia
Mostly D’s: Ultra Adventurer 🏃♀️
One marathon? Cute. You’re here for back‑to‑back days, long miles, smiles and the kind of challenge that turns into a personality trait. You can walk it, you can jog it, or you can run… doesn’t matter. You’re doing it. You may not want to cook dinner on a camp stove… but you will happily stomp trails until the sun sets.
You’ll love: Jordan Challenge, Saharan Challenge, Iceland Challenge.
Mostly E’s: Indiana Jones 🧭
Apparently you are fictional archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones. We’re not quite sure how this happened, but we’re pretty sure you could take on any of our challenges!
You’ll love: All of them!
