This year for #mentalhealthawareness month, we will be running a ‘Trek to Petra’ in association with Mad World & Minds@Work
The trek will take place from 21-28th October
Trek to Petra
Discover the best of Jordan in this exhilarating 5 day trek along part of the Jordan Trail. Trek across deserts, ascend mountains, traverse high ridges and down into wadis. Camp under the stars, Bedouin-style in the desert and delight in the ancient hidden Rose city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
Take on the most breath-taking section of the Jordan Trail
Experience floating in the iconic Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth
Visit one of the New 7 Modern Wonders of the World
Discover the ancient ‘rose city’ of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Witness a blanket of stars as you camp Bedouin-style in the desert
This mental health challenge, led by Geoff McDonald (Founder of Minds@Work) & Thomas Duncan Bell (The Bipolar Businessman & Founder of My Whole Self), offers a chance to trek through some of the most exhilarating and rugged landscapes in Jordan. You will walk through deep, dramatic gorges and canyons shaped by the elements as well as crossing high ridges on routes once known only to the local Bedouin.
From Wadi Feynan Reserve, the path along the edge of the desert is surprisingly rich in flora and fauna.
Forget every image you conjure up when you think of a desert. The views change not only each day, but many times within each day as you cross.
The high cliffs are home to Ibex and many species of birds. The trail crosses the desert through wide dry riverbeds leading back into the mountains over high passes with stunning views of the Araba Valley towards Israel.
You’ll cross a high plateau and be treated to the sight of the Monastery of Petra gradually coming into view before you twist and turn your way through the Siq into this ancient Nabatean city. This tough and enchanting challenge is the perfect introduction to magical Jordan!
The charitable bit…
We ask every attendee to get themselves some sponsorship for this ‘once in a lifetime’ adventure.
Our aim is to support the charity Minds@Work raise money to help debilitate the stigma surrounding mental ill health in the workplace and assert proactive guidelines and solutions for companies Globally who wish to develop their wellbeing programmes.
However, if you have a charity that’s close to your heart then you may want to raise some money for them. We ask that each challenger raise a minimum of £250 for Minds@Work, or their chosen charity.
