Climbing a Mountain

I love a challenge.

I love to challenge myself.

My next challenge is 4167m high, Mount Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

I am booked on a organised trek starting on Thursday 14th June, run by Exodus Travel. I will be part of a group of upto 16 like minded people.

Friday morning we will set off from Marrakesh and we’ll be taken by Minibus to a village in the mountains at around 1700m. From there we will trek for 6 hours gaining nearly 1500m in altitude to reach base camp for dinner and some well earned sleep.

Saturday morning we will set off early to attempt to trek up the final 1000m to the summit of the highest peak in North Africa. After some time spent enjoying the views, we will turn around and start our descent, loosing 2300m in altitude before we reach our B&B.

Sunday morning we will have just a short walk before the reaching our Minibus and the drive back to Marrakesh to celebrate our achievement.

I live in the flattest county in England and therefore training has been confined to Cardio and Strength exercises and trying to loose a few pounds, there are no mountains to climb here.

I really fear I may have bitten off more than I can chew this time!