Weldmar’s Great Wall of China Challenge 2016
Weldmar's Overseas Challenge for 2016 took place along a remote section of the Great Wall Of China from 15th to 23rd October 2016
The Weldmar Great Wall of China Challenge took place in a remote section of the Great Wall from Gubeikou to Simatai. The trek went through wild landscapes with distant green river valleys, mountain peaks and one of the great wonders of the world as the backdrop.
Be part of our 2019 Challenge – when we will be going to Canada.
Updates from our 2016 Great Wall of China Challenge
China Trek: The total raised to date is an outstanding £73,127.69 (before Gift Aid!). @weldmar is proud of every single one of them! pic.twitter.com/RUPNPY65qA
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 23, 2016
China Trek: There’s been tears of joy & laughter – pain & exhaustion but together they have all raised an incredible amount of money.
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 23, 2016
China Trek: Last night our Great Wall of China trekkers had their farewell dinner to celebrate completing an incredible challenge. pic.twitter.com/rG8nqule6N
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 23, 2016
China Trek: If you’ve been inspired by our Trekkers, why not join us in Borneo in 2017? All the details are at https://t.co/c3SBZNYRpm
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 22, 2016
China Trek: A farewell dinner this evening & we will announce the total raised. Listen to @WessexFM on Sunday morning to hear the result!
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 22, 2016
👍 China Trek: The trek is complete & all have enjoyed a shower & great night’s sleep. Here are our guides, Jimmy, Mr Lee and CK. 👍 pic.twitter.com/8vfvqmqS1x
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 22, 2016
🐒 Have you been inspired by our China Trekkers & fancy a challenge in 2017? We’re going to Borneo & so could you! https://t.co/WR9479aTBG 🐒
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 21, 2016
China Trek Day 5: The team were evacuated last night due to torrential rain. The final day is uphill and steep. https://t.co/9lovI87Jjb pic.twitter.com/MStQ9p5MWP
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 21, 2016
Brilliant to hear from the @weldmar fundraisers in China all this week on @WessexFM … hear all their reports at https://t.co/S8IpfCvYZU
— James from Wessex FM (@wessexjames) October 20, 2016
China Trek Day 4: After very little sleep, the team are now exhausted but the thought of why they are doing it is getting them through. pic.twitter.com/ChZphuUdR5
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 20, 2016
China Trek Day 3: Our next trekking day is cooler. Yesterday was extremely tough. With little sleep, we’re are ready to go for another day. pic.twitter.com/dG6s1l9rMG
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 19, 2016
China Trek Day 2: A very tough day. Very steep inclines. After a bad night’s sleep, the team are on their way for another challenging day. pic.twitter.com/amHkmy8axf
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 18, 2016
China Trek Day 1: Hot and steep day. Lots of steps & steep inclines. The team are exhausted by a 26 hour journey, nearing the end of day 1 pic.twitter.com/fErLJQjf30
— Weldmar Hospicecare (@weldmar) October 17, 2016
