Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team have put together a very cute little video to promote the sale of “Mountain Rescue Teddies” as part of their fund raising efforts. The video which is posted on You Tube is embedded below. It shows the teddy mountain rescue team embark on a heroic mountain rescue typical of the type of rescue the real Wasdale team embark upon in real life.
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Aug
11th of December is International Mountain Day
Each year International Mountain Day focuses on a key aspect of mountain life or the environment. The issues raised to date are outlined as follows:
Related camping and outdoor news, reviews and advice:If you’re thinking of going cycle touring why not head off to Chile for a week and spend the entire time cycling 250 miles? Probably the best reason why not to is that Chile is a long way from the UK and that cycling 250 miles in week sounds like hard graft. On the other hand you could have a great time, see some amazing sights and raise money charity. And that is exactly what Malcolm Rogerson of Sale, Cheshire will be doing in September.
Related camping and outdoor news, reviews and advice:Objective Achieved
I take great delight in informing you that both Paul and Martyn successfully completed the Liverpool Triathlon, posting competitive times in the process. Most importantly the “lads” had a thoroughly enjoyable day and can not wait for next year’s event which take place on 27th June 2010. They both enjoyed the tremendous support they received along the route whilst participating around the iconic Albert Dock.
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Jun
On monday Paul was moving like he was the Tin Man. Now where did we put the WD40? He will be ready for the race though.
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by J Bischoff
Paul, CheapTents Tin Man
With less than a week to go the Liverpool Triathlon there were concerns within the CheapTents.com team on Monday, as to the well being of our veteran competitor and “Ace” (his own words) shop manager Paul. Loud creaking noises were to be heard on the shop floor which staff attributed to building fatigue. Unfortunately for Paul the creaking was only heard when he moved. He later admitted that he was feeling a little tender due to his training regime over the weekend of a big Chinese meal…….. oh yes, and some running, swimming and cycling. Although we are all sure that after a few days rest he will be back to normal, maybe we should oil his joints!
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May
If you were preparing a trip up Mount Everest you would probably want to take with you a few pieces of chocolate to keep your energy and spirits up. But you probably wouldn’t take 200 kg of fine Belgian chocolate up to Mount Everest Base Case and then hand it out to everybody there. Just to get this in perspective, 200 kg is equivalent to 3200 Mars Bars. Or 51 and half The North Face Mountain 25 tents.
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Tom Buckley with Twin Sister
Coast-to-Coast walker Tom Buckley has completed his charity trek across the UK.
The 23-year-old, who has terminal cancer, walked into the North Yorkshire village of Robin Hood’s Bay on the 18th grueling day of his 192-mile journey, on the 16th December.
£50,000 target has been reached!
What an amazing feet – even under such adverse conditions, such challenging terrain and pain throughout the latter stages of the trek, Tom completed the trek that raised £50,000. A colossal feat, and one that is truly admirable.
Related camping and outdoor news, reviews and advice:We’ve helped promote a number of charitable events and challenges lately, including the UK Everest Challenge and the competitor raising money for charity by running the Marathon des Sables…but when I heard about the following story in my local news I was particularly overwhelmed.
Coast 2 Coast Walk
Tom Buckley is 23 years old, and is walking the coast to coast route after being diagnosed with terminal cancer of the brain. Doctors believe he has just months to live.
Related camping and outdoor news, reviews and advice:Here at CheapTents.com, we love it when people share their stories, write reviews, pass on outdoor industry news for us to then share, and what not, but we also like to raise the profile of outdoor sports athletes for sponsorship purposes and even for their charitable causes. For this reason, make sure you contact us for more information.
Guys that did this just last week, are now featuring on our blog, and we will be following their progress over the coming year. And we couldn’t be more happy to support them! Here’s what they’re getting up to…
Related camping and outdoor news, reviews and advice:Granger’s has partnered with Oxfam to promote the recycling of outdoor clothing and equipment through the Fabric4Life campaign.
Oxfam’s Fabric4Life Campaign
Whether a recreational or professional outdoor sports/activity enthusiast, everyone has an old mac or ten tucked in there cupboard not being used. Simply take any old fleece or waterproof garments into any Oxfam high street shop for it to be recycled.
It’s especially great, as something that does not hold much value to one person, hold’s a great deal to another. Fabric4Life thereore has a great chance of raising a great deal of funds for Oxfam. Do you have any fleeces, or waterproof jacket or trousers that you no longer use?
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