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My story

 
Back in May, I met some serious mountain types on a scrambling weekend in Snowdonia.

 

‘We’re trekking to the top of the highest mountain in North Africa in October’ they said.  ‘Come along, it will be fun’ they said.

 

I said yes and now have under 3 weeks to go until this little adventure to reach the summit of Mount Toubkal which is the highest mountain in the Atlas mountains of Morocco (and the highest mountain in North Africa at 4167m).

 

Many have asked ‘what height do you start at?’,’ just how difficult will it be….really?’ and told me ‘you should raise money for charity’

 

So – I thought I had better find out a little bit more about this challenge (why didn’t I do that before I booked my flight?!).  I am now thinking it may not be a walk in the park ;-) 

 

FACTS

Starting height: 1740m.  -------Well at least it’s not sea level.

Summit: 4167m.  --------Ooo that’s quite high isn’t it?

Time to complete: 3 days

But who’s going to carry my bag?-------- There are mules, a chef and guides.  Brilliant!, that sounds almost like luxury.

Training completed so far: 3 peak attempt (we only did 2 because Snowdon was closed! – oops).  Multiple trips to Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia, Pubs walks in Hampshire and 26 mile Chiltern marathon last weekend (hence the flip-flops on Weds!).

 

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Well done Maria! (and great photos) Donation by Martin Farrelly 15/10/09  

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Well done Maria, the Atlas mountains have never heard such an infectious laugh Donation by Andy Bissaker 13/10/09  

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Don't look down! Donation by Myles Hook 07/10/09  

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All the very best of luck. What a great trip and fundraising effort. Take lots of photos. Donation by sam jacobs 05/10/09  

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Good luck!!! Donation by Ian Newhouse 05/10/09  

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Good Luck Maria Donation by Robin Aldis 01/10/09  

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Good Luck Maria! Donation by Antony Perry 30/09/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 30/09/09  

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Maria - Good Luck and have a great time..... Donation by Tim Sutton 30/09/09  

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Hi Maria - good luck, hope it all goes well, it'll be a great achievement ;0) Poonam x Donation by Poonam Sharma 30/09/09  

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Good Luck Mario! Donation by Pp 30/09/09  

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For a lady of your calibre, it'll be a walk in the park ... All the very best of luck. Donation by Paul Wooding 30/09/09  

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A rather elaborate plot, just to escape Stockley Park for a few days, I must say. Great cause. Well done. Donation by Nick Willson 30/09/09  

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Good luck Maria, enjoy the views Donation by Robin Cherry 30/09/09  

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Aaaargh mountains! Donation by Carl Gridley 30/09/09  

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Good luck for this very worth while cause..... a few more beers in the counting house might be necessary though....... Donation by andrew dorricott 30/09/09  

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Maria Good Luck Donation by MARK LIDDINGTON 30/09/09  

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Well worth the walk.......... Donation by Pauline 24/09/09  

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All the best Maria! Donation by Graham Wathen 24/09/09  

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I'm sure you'll have a ball ;-) Donation by Tony Guntrip 23/09/09  

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good luck Maria - like you say, quite high, but you'll be fine. Donation by David Cartwright 23/09/09  

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Good luck Maria. Donation by Graeme McDonald 22/09/09  

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Good luck Maria... and have a fantastic time! Donation by David Agar 22/09/09  

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Go Maria! (If you need an extra porter - I'm at your service) Donation by Mark Smith 21/09/09  

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Good luck Maria, although I would have thought a marathon would be enough!!!!! Donation by Clive Stedman 21/09/09  

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Have a great time Maria. Good luck! Donation by Steve O'Brien 19/09/09  

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Good luck Maria Donation by Nick Thurlow 18/09/09  

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Good luck Maria, don't forget to pack the flip flops! Donation by Darren Long 18/09/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 18/09/09  

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Hope the boots do the job - make sure the donkeys take the strain! Donation by Nicola Tyson 17/09/09  

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