Help us choose our next Movember adventure
The Movember Adventure Series was created to offer our community a chance to undergo incredible physical and mental challenges while raising money for men’s health. Since 2022, we’ve had 28 people summit the 19,341 ft of Mt. Kilimanjaro and our first crew to trek across 5 passes of the Ausangate region of the Peruvian Andes just returned from a successful high-altitude adventure.
Now, as we start to plan our next adventures, we want to hear from you – where do you want to go big for men’s health? Take a look at options below, and then let us know what you’d be interested in by filling out this survey by August 16, 2024.
Trek Options
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Number of Days: 11 (with the option to add an additional 3- or 5-day safari after)
Timing: March
Style: Mountain camping
Fundraising requirements: $10,000 USD
Additional Costs: Movember will cover the cost of the trek (including permits, lodging, food, crew, and airport transportation). You would be responsible for airfare to Tanzania (JRO), travel insurance, visas, vaccinations, gear, optional safari after, etc.
Description: Ascend the Lemosho route of Mt. Kilimanjaro over 8 days. Trek 45 miles through 5 different ecosystems as you set your sites on the summit at 19,341 ft. You’ll have a fully staffed crew to support your trek, carry bags, tents and even cook for you.
Ausangate Trek in Peru
Number of Days: 11
Timing: June/July
Style: Mountain camping and hotels
Fundraising requirements: $10,000 USD
Additional Costs: Movember will cover the cost of the trek (including permits, lodging, food, crew, and airport transportation). You would be responsible for airfare to Cusco (CUZ), travel insurance, vaccinations, gear, etc.
Description: Not for the faint of heart, this high-altitude trek starts at 15K ft above sea level in the Ausangate range of the Andes and stays there. Over 5 days, you’ll traverse up and down across 5 peaks while you encounter the local wildlife and local people that inhabit the area. You’ll see picturesque locales from Rainbow mountain to the glacial lakes of Ausangate. After the 5 days, you’ll make your way north of Cusco to tackle the one-day Inca Trail into Machu Picchu with a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site the following day.
Mt. Everest Basecamp
Number of Days: 17
Timing: Apr/May
Style: Mountain camping
Fundraising requirements: $10,000 USD
Additional Costs: Movember will cover the cost of the trek (including permits, lodging, food, crew, and airport transportation). You would be responsible for airfare to Nepal (LUA), travel insurance, visas, vaccinations, gear, etc.
Description: Hike to the doorstep of the world’s highest mountain. This Everest Base Camp trek takes even the most novice climber on a strenuous but friendly exploration of Nepal’s magical Khumbu region, hiking from village to village enveloped in the breathtaking Himalayas.
Guatemala 3-Volcano challenge
Number of Days: 7
Timing: Feb
Style: Hotels with 1 night in mountain hut
Fundraising requirements: $7,500 USD
Additional Costs: Movember will cover the cost of the trek (including permits, lodging, food, crew, and airport transportation). You would be responsible for airfare to Guatemala (GUA), travel insurance, visas, vaccinations, gear, etc.
Description: This intrepid discovery of Guatemala includes three impressive volcano ascents in a one-week period, climbing over 10,000ft in elevation total. An undoubted highlight is sleeping on the side of 13,000ft Acatenango Volcano as the lava erupts from the adjacent Fuego Volcano right before you.
Alaska Great Northern Territory Adventure
Number of Days: 7
Timing: September
Style: Hotels
Fundraising requirements: $10,000 USD
Additional Costs: Movember will cover the cost of the trek (including permits, lodging, food, crew, and airport transportation). You would be responsible for airfare to Alaska (ANC), travel insurance, gear, etc.
Description: Join us on a journey into the vivid wonderland of the mountainous region that emerges just outside Anchorage- we don’t have to go far to unlock the beauty and mystique that Alaska is famous for. Our journey has us crossing high mountain passes, tagging multiple peaks (sometimes more than one in a day) and glimpsing monstrous glaciers and multiple lakes fed by them.
Italian Dolomites Expedition
Number of Days: 11
Timing: September 17-27, 2025
Style: Mountain huts/lodges
Fundraising requirements: $10,000 USD
Additional Costs: Movember will cover the cost of the trek (including permits, lodging, food, crew, and airport transportation). You would be responsible for airfare to Italy (BZO), travel insurance, gear, etc.
Description: The Dolomites lie on the border of Italy and Austria, and these high passes have been traversed by travelers for millennia. Trek nearly 40 miles through varied terrains including some exciting (but safe) via ferratas which were built in World War I to help troops move through the region that will have you feeling like a rock climber. Experience a melting pot of Italian, German and Austrian cultures as you hike and sleep in lodges along the mountains.
Remote Canadian Rockies
Number of Days: 5
Timing: Jul-Sep
Style: Hotel
Fundraising requirements: $5,000 USD
Additional Costs: Movember will cover the cost of the trek (including permits, lodging, food, crew, and airport transportation). You would be responsible for airfare to Canada (YYC), travel insurance, gear, etc.
Description: Great for those short on time, this quick week trip goes into some of the greatest and most scenic hikes in Glacier National Park. These day hikes will gradually take you further into the mountains on progressively more remote and intense forays that will leave your soul filled with lasting memories and a feeling of accomplishment.
If none of these options are interesting to you, check out our tour partner’s offerings - Embark Exploration Co, and maybe there something there you’d like.
Now that you know what might be on tap – tell us which adventures you are interested in, and if you’re ready to commit. The more people we have interested the better we’ll be able to plan and offer these once in a lifetime experiences. Please fill out the survey by August 16th.