--- title: Discover Adventure Blog | Stephanie Morris description: Delve into the world of adventure challenges with the Discover Adventure blog --- - [Responsible Touris](https://www.discoveradventure.com/responsible-tourism) - [Responsible Tourism](https://www.discoveradventure.com/responsible-tourism) - [About Us](https://www.discoveradventure.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.discoveradventure.com/contact-us) - [Legal Bits](https://www.discoveradventure.com/legal-bits) - [Blog](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/) - [LOGIN](https://www.discoveradventure.com/#modal-user-login) [![Discover Adventure](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/DiscoverAdventure-Nov2016/Images/logo%20(1).png)](https://www.discoveradventure.com/) - [Challenges](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges) - - [Trekking](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/trekking) - [Cycling](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/cycling) - [Pricing Explained](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/pricing-explained) - 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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 ## Stephanie Morris Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Advice for Your First Cycle Challenge](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/advice-for-your-first-cycle-challenge) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 1 Nov 2017, 15:12:59 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/EURO_CYCLES/CycleKitBen.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/advice-for-your-first-cycle-challenge) There’s no doubt that [cycling challenges](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges#/holidays?text=cycling&sort=_score%7CDESC&page=1) are among the most popular out there, whether that’s cycle challenges in the UK or venturing further afield. Your ride may not quite match the toughness and endurance required for the iconic Tour de France, but you’ll need to get some training under your belt to get the most out of any charity bike rides you do.  [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/advice-for-your-first-cycle-challenge) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/advice-for-your-first-cycle-challenge#comments-listing) Topics: [The Kit List](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) ## [Top 5 cycling tips - climbing cols](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/top-5-cycling-climbing-tips) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 22 Aug 2017, 10:21:24 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Cycling_uphill_Pyrenees.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/top-5-cycling-climbing-tips) If you’re thinking about taking on some of our [small group cycle challenges](https://info.discoveradventure.com/small-group-cycle-challenges-europe-discover-adventur?hs_preview=qAQdLqnD-5217809746) such as the [Stelvio and Classic Italian Climbs](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/stelvio-and-classic-italian-climbs-cycle), [Pyrenees Coast to Coast](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/pyrenees-coast-to-coast-cycle) and [Classic Cols of the Tour de France](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/classic-cols-of-the-tour-de-france) but concerned about the potential for steep climbs then you might find the following climbing tips helpful.   Here are five simple ways in which you can improve your performance on the mountain and work towards achieving feats you never thought were possible. [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/top-5-cycling-climbing-tips) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/top-5-cycling-climbing-tips#comments-listing) Topics: [The Kit List](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) ## [Why Trek the Canyons](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-trek-the-canyons) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 21 Aug 2017, 10:38:55 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/DSC02644.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-trek-the-canyons) Exploring the [great canyons of the American South-West](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/trek-the-canyons) is an exhilarating adventure that will remain with you forever. This region is famous for its national parks and spectacular variety of terrain, from breath-taking rock formations and vivid desert landscapes to unspoilt wilderness. **‘Trek the Canyons’ is a journey that will take you places you have never been, challenge you physically and uplift you emotionally.** Ultimately, you will feel refreshed and inspired having intimately explored one of the world’s great natural wonders - the Grand Canyon.     [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-trek-the-canyons) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-trek-the-canyons#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [The Benefits of Being Prepared](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-benefits-of-being-prepared) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 25 Jul 2017, 16:11:23 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/DSC_0426.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-benefits-of-being-prepared) When it comes to fundraising challenges, it is very important to be prepared. This is because charity adventures are both physically and mentally challenging. You are putting your body through a tough physical challenge such as a cycling from [London to Paris](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/london-to-paris-cycle) or [trekking to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/mount-kilimanjaro-trek), and this can be extremely mentally challenging, especially if you have picked a multi-day challenge. Here are some of the main benefits of charity challenge preparation. [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-benefits-of-being-prepared) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-benefits-of-being-prepared#comments-listing) Topics: [The Kit List](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) ## [Fundraising guide | Fundraising tips and ideas](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/fundraising-tips-and-ideas) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 17 Jul 2017, 14:34:17 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Discover_Adventure_challenge_group_celebrating_in_Sahara.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/fundraising-tips-and-ideas) --- So, you’re committed. You’re off on a challenge of a lifetime which will test you mentally and physically, but first you need to raise the all-important sponsorship to reach your fundraising target to ensure your ambitions become a reality. For someone new to fundraising this can seem quite daunting indeed, however we’ll help you along the way so fear not! We have compiled a list of suggestions that we’ve picked up over the years that should hopefully ease the process, allowing you to focus on your important training schedule. [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/fundraising-tips-and-ideas) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/fundraising-tips-and-ideas#comments-listing) Topics: [The Kit List](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) ## [How to Prepare For a Charity Adventure](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-charity-adventure) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 13 Jul 2017, 15:05:59 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Snowdon_Trek_Training_Crossing_Stream.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-charity-adventure) --- A charity adventure is a great way to get active while raising money for a good cause, but most people do need to do some training to prepare for fundraising events. You will need to have your strength and cardiovascular fitness at the right level, so trek training is something that you should do to prepare for fundraising challenges on two feet.   [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-charity-adventure) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-charity-adventure#comments-listing) Topics: [The Kit List](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) [All posts](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/all) [Next](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris/page/2) ### 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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