150 km A-Z hike

150 km A-Z hike
Page owner: Nick Sloane and Fergus Rae

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Kids Of Africa

Country: Switzerland

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Swiss Air-ambulance Rega

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** Update - unfortunately Neil Collins has had to withdraw from the hike as a result of health issues, including cracking a vertebra in his back. His prognosis is good, but he sadly won't be up and errr running quite in time for the walk, which for weather reasons we cannot push back very far. Most happily Fergus Rae has however been able to wangle the requisite time off and join in instead. Neil will however continue to support us in whatever way possible. We all wish him the swiftest recovery possible!

Between 21-29th September, Fergus and I are going for a bit of a walk through the Swiss hills. Again. Seeing as during a previous challenge trying to get up Mont Blanc everyone was so generous in sponsoring us, we wanted to support two of our favourite causes this time.

Firstly, we rather like and admire the wonderful folks over at Kids of Africa, and so we have decided to fundraise for them again. KoA is a fabulous Ugandan orphanage founded by Burkhard Varnholt, with whom Nick used to work.

Secondly, we spend a lot of time in the mountains in both summer and winter, and have both come croppers of varying severity at various times (Nick is particularly accident-prone - some might say both rather malco-ordinated and mad. Check the photo gallery for evidence of this...) This being the case, the Rega Air Ambulance rescue service seems an apt cause to support. Not just those living in Switzerland, but anyone visiting could have cause to be grateful for them.

So, please, particularly if you like the idea of two (slightly) rotund chaps walking their hooves into the ground, sponsor us as generously as you can.

Many thanks!
Nick, Fergus and Neil

The Challenge:

A 150 km A-Z hike through the Swiss (and Italian) mountains

Date: 21-29th September

Location: Andermatt - Zermatt

More details: After having decided that trying to climb Mont Blanc was not quite far enough, Fergus, Neil and I decided to attempt an "A-Z" hike. In this case this means a wee one week dash from one of our favourite ski areas to another, namely from Andermatt (canton Uri) to Zermatt (canton Wallis). Sadly without the skis of course.

This 150km stroll involves an average distance per day of around 21.5km (13.3 miles, or a half marathon) with around 1300m (4,2565 ft) vertical (both up and down...). It's basically sea level to above Everest and back.

We will stay below the snowline this time (unless the weather really takes a dislike to us), so we can leave ropes, crampons, harnesses behind this time, to lighten packs and enable to travel at a reasonable speed.

We have been doing training hikes throughout the summer, starting with a mere 11km and raising the stakes from there. So far we have encountered broken lifts, overenthusiastic bovines, non-existent trails, leeches, snow, unusually high temperatures and more cow, sheep and deer manure than is really fair. We have also both now destroyed our previous hiking boots, and have bought the rest of the annual production run of Compeed.

For the route details, times, distances etc. please look on the blog page.

Funds collected are delivered to the beneficiary charity

Goodwill Messages from donors

better late than never

Well done!

well done gents - fantastic achievement!

Great hike, Jean and Amy from Shanghai

Congrats guys on completing your looong hike!!

Guys, I think it is fantastic what you did. Must be an unforgettable experience for you, but also a great sign of doing good for someone else. Glad to know you!

Well done guys!A big hug for each of you!

Ben & I congratulate you on your endeavour! We hope to raise a glass - or 2 - when in Stanton @ xmas! hugs and kisses, Do & Ben

Well done lads!! Hilary x

Well Done Gentlemen! Enjoy a relaxing weekend in Zermatt and try not to put on all the weight you have lost over the last week... That said, have a few lamb chops for me. Cheers, Neil

You guys rock!!!!!

It appears you have not encountered any bovines. If needed Kelvin can provide addresses of several bovine-encounter-barns near Brig.

Hi guys, hope you are not suffering too much and are well underway... hope to see you soon! all the best Peter J.

You definitively deserve a pint. Good luck for the next days.

All the best!!!

Well done for doing this! Bon courage pour la suite...

Good luck. You're both doing a great job. Worthy cause!!

Have fun with the rest of the hike guys! I wish I could be with you... Beautiful pictures ;) Cheers, Thibaut

Good Luck and best wishes Ali

Best of luck with your walk around the block!

hope you guys will return safely!

Go for it Ferg - it will be just a walk in the park!

Best of luck to you crazy hikers and your dedicated support staff!!!

Go for it Fergus .....

Well done guys, great adventure for a great cause! x

Nick- excellent cause and all the very best for the trek. Please do let me know next time you are in the UAE, I look forward to catching up in person.

All the best boys and good luck.

Good luck guys !!!

Enjoy chaps, see you for a beer at the end.

Good luck guys. Hope it all goes well. Look forward to reading the updates.

Go for it lads. I hope the days are long and the nights warm.

Good luck guys.

Good luck Fergus. Take some Ibuprofren;)

Well done guys - Wish you both a great and save hike - Enjoy and don’t miss the path.

Good luck

Hi Boys! Weather forecast seems also good. Have fun!

Good luck boys...This I'm sure will make men of you :-)

Happy trails Fergus and Nick! Great effort for two remarkable organizations...be safe and have fun. I look forward to hearing all about your adventures. Cheers!

Have a good hike!

Well done Fergus !

You are nuts!!! Good luck!!!

Good luck, hope you get decent weather!

Enjoy the rain and the blisters in your hunt for Heidi gentlemen

Letztes Wochenende war ich beim Trainingshike dabei...deshalb denke ich, dass Ihr es schafft! Rega sowie Kids of Africa sind zwei wichtige Organisationen und verdienen sich diese Unterstützung. Ich wünsche Euch gutes Wetter und natürlich Hals und Beinbruch!!!

Best of luck guys!

Will be there to see you crazy boys off next week! Good luck ..... And no crying over your blisters :-)

You're crazy. I give you a 1/10 chance of finishing. Best of luck all the same.

Good luck for the hike and stay on the paths.

Dear Nick - all the best for the hike ! Hampus

Nick, go easy out there, dont go breaking anything, just finish in one piece!!!

Good Luck Guys!! Will be thinking of you.....especially Down Hill!!!!

Good luck Nick and enjoy! Great cause

Good luck and All the best

Next time do this and I'll donate 30 times this amount: http://www.enduromanitaly.com/

All the best guys - I hope you have a fantastic time:-)

Good luck chaps, gutted I can't join you, sounds like a great trip

There's 50 bucks each for the start and another 25 each if you complete it in the time stated... And watch out for the big Marmots... I hear it's the mating season in the mountains.. Take protection!!! Good luck and no blisters Fergus

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