Are you brave enough to take on the Arctic Challenge?
Take on a once-in-a-lifetime experience and raise funds for lifechanging supports for those affected by heart disease and stroke across Ireland.
Open to individuals and teams. Training, gear and support provided.
The Challenge
- Who: 14 Brave Explorers
- Location: 350km North of the Arctic Circle
- Duration: 8 days
- Fundraising: Target: €6,500
Sign up here!
Interested in taking part? Fill out the form below and our team will be in touch with more info about what to expect from the challenge!
What is the Arctic Challenge?
A weeklong challenge in a stark and stunning environment like no other.
You will learn skills throughout the week including cross country skiing, snowshoeing, cold weather safety, nutrition, and how to keep warm to help you survive in this snow-covered landscape.
Working as a team the skills you learn will be put to the test when you trek out to sleep out amongst the stars, camping in subzero temperatures in this vast frozen environment.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it – is to travel 350km North of the Arctic Circle, learn to navigate across frozen lakes and to camp out in -20°C with the Northern Lights as company. Do you have what it takes?
Why should I take part for the Irish Heart Foundation?
Because life after a heart event or stroke is never the same. Someone’s world can be turned upside down when their abilities completely change, reshaping how they live in the world. They are forced to learn to manage their body’s new energy and capabilities in daily life and reimagine their lives going forward.
And that’s why we are taking 14 participants on this epic challenge to raise funds and awareness of the impacts of stroke and heart disease. This challenge will be about learning new skills in a tough environment and carrying on even when it’s hard, because that’s what those living with the effects of a stroke or heart condition must do every day.
Will you join us?
What is the fundraising target?
The fundraising target for this trip is €6,500. You fundraising includes flights, internal transfers, accommodation, guides, training, food and equipment hire.
Of the €6,500 that you raise, €3,500 goes to the Irish Heart Foundation
Remember, there are only 14 spots so sign up and pay your €250 deposit to secure your place today!
