ARABIAN DESERT
SKILLS CHALLENGE
ARABIAN DESERT
SKILLS CHALLENGE
LEVEL
L1
DAYS
08
TEAM SIZE
06
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A SECURE TRUST ACCOUNT
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PRICE | £9,995
LEVEL
01
DAYS
08
TEAM SIZE
06
YOUR MONEY IS SAFE WITH
A SECURE TRUST ACCOUNT
SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY | £250
PRICE | £9,995
LEVEL
L1
DAYS
09
TEAM SIZE
06
YOUR MONEY IS SAFE WITH
A SECURE TRUST ACCOUNT
SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY | £250
PRICE | £9,995
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Mission: An epic journey through three different and spectacular desert landscapes (dunes, wadis and jebels) while learning essential desert survival and expedition skills.
The Level 1 Arabian Desert Challenge will take place in the UAE and Oman and will involve travelling by camel, foot, SUV and swim-trek.
The Challenge starts at the luxurious Qasr al Sarab hotel in the world-famous Empty Quarter – the greatest continuous sea of sand on Earth. Here you’ll learn the essentials of desert travel, navigation and survival. Then you’ll transfer to Oman to put your skills into practice in a three-stage journey: a desert traverse with Bedouins, a swim-trek through water-filled, canyon-like wadis and finally challenging hikes in the spectacular mountainous jebels. This Level 1 Challenge will introduce you to a broad range of desert environments set in some of the world's most remote and beautiful scenery.
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LEVEL
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your introduction to desert skills. Expect steady hiking over sandy or rocky terrain for several hours, with a light backpack in warm temperatures. You should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a warm environment for several consecutive days. No previous experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and developed during the Challenge.
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LEVEL
Your introduction to desert skills. Expect steady hiking over sandy or rocky terrain for several hours, with a light backpack in warm temperatures. You should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a warm environment for several consecutive days. No previous experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and developed during the Challenge.
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Expect steady ski-touring or hiking over undulating terrain for several hours, with a light backpack or pulk in cold temperatures. Participants should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a cold-weather environment for several consecutive days. Minimal experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and practised during the Challenge.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PRE-CHALLENGE PREPARATION ↓
EQUIPMENT ↓
TRAVEL ↓
ACCOMODATION ↓
MEALS ↓
LEVEL
Your introduction to desert skills. Expect steady hiking over sandy or rocky terrain for several hours, with a light backpack in warm temperatures. You should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a warm environment for several consecutive days. No previous experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and developed during the Challenge.
ENVIRONMENT ↓
FITNESS ↓
EXPERIENCE ↓
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Expect steady ski-touring or hiking over undulating terrain for several hours, with a light backpack or pulk in cold temperatures. Participants should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a cold-weather environment for several consecutive days. Minimal experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and practised during the Challenge.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PRE-CHALLENGE PREPARATION ↓
EQUIPMENT ↓
TRAVEL ↓
ACCOMODATION ↓
MEALS ↓
AVAILABILITY
2024
2024
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We work with some of the very best guides, ensuring the highest possible safety, tuition and expertise on every expedition. Every Shackleton Challenge has at least two highly-qualified guides, led by Director of Expeditions Louis Rudd, and managed by Expedition Manager, Wendy Searle. You will have several interactions with Wendy and Louis prior to departure, they will advise on pre-expedition training, kit recommendation and what to expect when on a Shackleton Challenge.
We work with some of the very best guides, ensuring the highest possible safety, tuition and expertise on every expedition. Every Shackleton Challenge has at least two highly-qualified guides, led by Director of Expeditions Louis Rudd, and managed by Expedition Manager, Wendy Searle. You will have several interactions with Wendy and Louis prior to departure, they will advise on pre-expedition training, kit recommendation and what to expect when on a Shackleton Challenge.
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