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[Short Haul Expeditions](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/destinations) - [Long Haul Expeditions](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/destinations#/long-haul) - [Case Studies](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/case-study) - [Schools FAQs](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/frequently-asked-questions) Find your challenge # Discover Adventure | Blog ## Dan Painter ### Recent Posts ## [What To Wear On Your Cycle Challenge - Essential Challenge Tips](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-cycle-challenge) Posted by [Dan Painter](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/dan-painter) on 1 Nov 2017, 15:15:06 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/ZamSmallOpt1.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-cycle-challenge) It’s vitally important that you wear the appropriate clothing on your cycle challenge, so you can enjoyevery moment of your experience. Selecting the right garments and equipment will help towards ensuring that your cycle challenges are as comfortable and safe as possible.     [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-cycle-challenge) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-cycle-challenge#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [What To Wear And Pack For A Trek - Essential Challenge Tips](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-and-pack-trek) Posted by [Dan Painter](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/dan-painter) on 1 Nov 2017, 15:13:26 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Yamnuska%20Hiking%208.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-and-pack-trek)  If you've decided to do a trek challenge, being well prepared and having the right equipment to hand can make a real difference to the comfort and enjoyment of your experience. In particular, for extreme or long-distance treks, having appropriate equipment and knowing how to use it correctly, is crucial. Here are some essential items to pack on your trek.   [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-and-pack-trek) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/what-to-wear-and-pack-trek#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [Why Machu Picchu is not the best bit of the Inca Trail](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail) Posted by [Dan Painter](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/dan-painter) on 3 Feb 2017, 11:39:42 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Inca%20Trail/Machu_Picchu_in_sunlight2.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail) --- **IT'S ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD...**  ...and it tops many a bucket list, but there is so much more to this place than the (undeniably impressive) ruins of [Machu Picchu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu). When you make the decision to do this challenge, and it is something we frequently hear in the office, it is often because you've always wanted to see [Machu Picchu](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu). But if you're looking to really let this magical place get under your skin and make the most of the whole experience, here is what truly makes this trip unforgettable: [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) [All posts](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Tales from the outdoors (28)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/tales-from-the-outdoors) - [The Travel Bug (26)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) - [Your Adventures (21)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/your-adventures) - [The Kit List (15)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) - [Charity Challenges: What you need to know (2)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/charity-challenges-what-you-need-to-know) - [Corporate Challenges: What you need to know (2)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/corporate-challenges-what-you-need-to-know) - [Adventures At Home (1)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/adventures-at-home) see all #### STAY IN THE LOOP! 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