ARABIAN DESERT

SKILLS CHALLENGE 

ARABIAN DESERT

SKILLS CHALLENGE 

LEVEL

L1

DAYS

08

TEAM SIZE

06

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LEVEL

01

DAYS

08

TEAM SIZE

06

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A SECURE TRUST ACCOUNT

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PRICE | £9,995

LEVEL

L1

DAYS

09

TEAM SIZE

06

YOUR MONEY IS SAFE WITH

A SECURE TRUST ACCOUNT

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PRICE | £9,995

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Mission: An epic journey through three different and spectacular desert landscapes (dunes, wadis and jebels) while learning essential desert survival and expedition skills.

The Level 1 Arabian Desert Challenge will take place in the UAE and Oman and will involve travelling by camel, foot, SUV and swim-trek.

The Challenge starts at the luxurious Qasr al Sarab hotel in the world-famous Empty Quarter – the greatest continuous sea of sand on Earth. Here you’ll learn the essentials of desert travel, navigation and survival. Then you’ll transfer to Oman to put your skills into practice in a three-stage journey: a desert traverse with Bedouins, a swim-trek through water-filled, canyon-like wadis and finally challenging hikes in the spectacular mountainous jebels. This Level 1 Challenge will introduce you to a broad range of desert environments set in some of the world's most remote and beautiful scenery.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your introduction to desert skills. Expect steady hiking over sandy or rocky terrain for several hours, with a light backpack in warm temperatures. You should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a warm environment for several consecutive days. No previous experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and developed during the Challenge.

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Your introduction to desert skills. Expect steady hiking over sandy or rocky terrain for several hours, with a light backpack in warm temperatures. You should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a warm environment for several consecutive days. No previous experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and developed during the Challenge.

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Expect steady ski-touring or hiking over undulating terrain for several hours, with a light backpack or pulk in cold temperatures. Participants should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a cold-weather environment for several consecutive days. Minimal experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and practised during the Challenge.

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LEVEL

Your introduction to desert skills. Expect steady hiking over sandy or rocky terrain for several hours, with a light backpack in warm temperatures. You should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a warm environment for several consecutive days. No previous experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and developed during the Challenge.

ENVIRONMENT ↓

FITNESS ↓

EXPERIENCE ↓

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Expect steady ski-touring or hiking over undulating terrain for several hours, with a light backpack or pulk in cold temperatures. Participants should have a basic level of fitness and be able to conduct moderate outdoor activities in a cold-weather environment for several consecutive days. Minimal experience is required as all of the specialist skills will be taught and practised during the Challenge.

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We work with some of the very best guides, ensuring the highest possible safety, tuition and expertise on every expedition. Every Shackleton Challenge has at least two highly-qualified guides, led by Director of Expeditions Louis Rudd, and managed by Expedition Manager, Wendy Searle. You will have several interactions with Wendy and Louis prior to departure, they will advise on pre-expedition training, kit recommendation and what to expect when on a Shackleton Challenge.

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We work with some of the very best guides, ensuring the highest possible safety, tuition and expertise on every expedition. Every Shackleton Challenge has at least two highly-qualified guides, led by Director of Expeditions Louis Rudd, and managed by Expedition Manager, Wendy Searle. You will have several interactions with Wendy and Louis prior to departure, they will advise on pre-expedition training, kit recommendation and what to expect when on a Shackleton Challenge.

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