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# Discover Adventure | Blog
## Jess Pitman
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### Recent Posts
## [Adventures Beneath the Stars: Your Guide to Dark Sky Travel](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/adventures-beneath-the-stars)
Posted by [Jess Pitman](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/jess-pitman) on 30 Apr 2025, 10:31:58
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There’s something extraordinary about standing in the middle of nowhere and looking up.
No streetlights. No traffic. No glow on the horizon. Just you, the quiet, and a sky full of stars.
In an always-on world, true darkness has become rare and precious. That’s where **Dark Sky Tourism** comes in.
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## [A Walk to Remember: Team DA Joins Tracey’s Trek Along the Jurassic Coast](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/team-da-joins-traceys-trek)
Posted by [Jess Pitman](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/jess-pitman) on 16 Apr 2025, 06:30:00
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On a golden April Friday, a group of us from Discover Adventure laced up our boots and headed to the South West Coast Path for a very special reason: to walk a stretch of the Jurassic Coast alongside one of our incredible participants, Tracey.
Tracey is currently undertaking an extraordinary challenge – walking the entire coastline of Britain, in memory of her late wife, Angela. It’s a journey of love, loss, and healing, and she’s doing it with her trademark humour, strength, and purpose, raising funds for cancer charities along the way. When we heard she’d be passing through our local patch, it was a no-brainer: we knew we wanted to be there, we had to join her.
Viv also joined us – Tracey’s close friend and fellow DA trekker – and Frank (four-legged morale booster), making it a proper DA Family moment. For us, it was about more than a day out of the office – it was about showing up for someone in our community, walking side by side with purpose, and reconnecting with the 'why' behind what we do.
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## [Everest Base Camp Trek vs. Climbing Everest: No, You Won’t Die!](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/everest-base-camp-trek-vs.-climbing-everest)
Posted by [Jess Pitman](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/jess-pitman) on 22 Mar 2025, 08:00:00
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Picture this: you mention to a friend, family member, or unsuspecting colleague that you’re thinking about trekking to Everest Base Camp, and their immediate response is a wide-eyed, horrified look followed by, "No thanks, I don’t want to die!" We hear this far more often than you’d think. And we (*sort of*) get it - when people hear "Everest," their minds jump straight to the frozen, oxygen-starved, extreme survival stories of climbers battling their way to the summit. But here’s the thing: trekking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is *not* the same as climbing Mount Everest. Not even close.
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## [Climbing Kilimanjaro: What You Need to Know](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/climbing-kilimanjaro-what-you-need-to-know)
Posted by [Jess Pitman](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/jess-pitman) on 12 Mar 2025, 08:15:00
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Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest free-standing mountain, is one of the ultimate trekking challenges. Towering at 5,895m, it’s a true test of endurance, resilience, and your ability to function on very little sleep. But the reward? An unforgettable adventure through ever-changing landscapes, a summit sunrise you’ll never forget, and a huge personal achievement.
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## [Adventures: The Power of Community](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-power-of-community)
Posted by [Jess Pitman](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/jess-pitman) on 26 Feb 2025, 07:00:00
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### **Ever been talked into an adventure? You’re not alone!**
We hear it all the time: someone mentions a trip over coffee, a friend shares their incredible experience, and before you know it, you’re signed up for a challenge you never thought you’d take on.
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## [Finding Your People – How Adventure Brings Us Together](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/finding-your-people)
Posted by [Jess Pitman](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/jess-pitman) on 12 Feb 2025, 07:45:00
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### **Loneliness is on the rise—but adventure might just be the antidote.**
In an era of endless screen time, remote work, and digital interactions, more and more people are searching for **real connections**—beyond likes and comments, beyond the small talk of daily life.
And while adventure might not be the first solution that comes to mind, the truth is, it’s one of the best ways to **find your people**.
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