Types of Adventures

All of our adventure challenges will ask from you, the participant, to step out of your comfort zone prior to and during the challenge. With our years of experience, trekking and cycling overseas, we found that the best way to enjoy it is to be ready for it! The gradings set out below are a starting point to appreciate what's required and should be consulted in conjuction with the trips notes of your selected charity challenge. We also invite you to consult with our staff to discuss the exact nature of the adventure.

Our grading system for all of our adventures range from 1 (adventure touring) to
10 (mountaineering). But most of our trekking challenges or cycling challenges will range from LEVEL 3 (introductory) to LEVEL 7 (challenging).

Here is a more in-depth description of what this means for you and your next
HUMA challenge!

LEVEL 3: Introductory

These trips involve trekking, walking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace and should never be misinterpreted to mean they are easy trips. These trips do not spend time at altitudes above 4000m and are usually a week in duration. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health.
* Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trip. For trekking, hill walking with a daypack in variable weather conditions is also recommended. For a cycling adventure, road cycling twice a week for three months prior to departure is recommended.

LEVEL 4: Introductory to Moderate

These trips involve a combination of what is described in our INTRODUCTORY and MODERATE levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity with some moderate stages.

LEVEL 5: Moderate

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. These trips may spend successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 5,500m and are usually between 10 and 15 days in duration. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health.
* Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week for the three months leading up to your trip. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake.

LEVEL 6: Moderate to Challenging

This trip grading involves a combination of what is described in our MODERATE and CHALLENGING levels. The emphasis is on moderate activity with some challenging stages.

LEVEL 7: Challenging

These adventures involve trekking, cycling or rafting in remote areas in variable weather conditions for up to 8 to 10 hours a day (possibly more subject to weather conditions and altitude). This may include spending successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 6000m. These trips may often be over three weeks in duration. You will need an excellent level of fitness, be prepared to carry a daypack weighing up to 8kgs (and in some cases a full pack) and be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions.
* Suggested preparation: One hour of aerobic type exercise, four to five times a week for three to six months prior to departure. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or on/off road cycling is also recommended.

NOTE: Always consult a medical professional before commencing any physical training.