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The flights are now booked, the visas are in place, and the rucksacks nearly packed. After 3 years of planning we, Simon Cook and Paul Hayton, are about to undertake our biggest challenge ever..., We plan on walking the length of the USA following the Continental Divide trail from Antelope Wells on the Mexican Boarder ending in GlacierNational Park on the Canadian Border.

The Continental Divide Trail or CDT is a 3100 mile wilderness trail that runs along The Rocky Mountain range crossing 5 states, 25 national forests, 3 national parks and 3 Indian reservations. We plan on doing this unaided carrying all we need to survive on our backs only leaving the trail to re-supply, take a shower and sink a few well deserved beers!

To complete this physical and mental challenge we will need to walk and average of 20+ miles a day, 6 days a week for a total of six months on a trail which is only two thirds complete. We will have to tackle everything that Mother Nature has to throw at us including mountainous terrain, adverse weather conditions, water scarcity and not forgetting the mountain lions, rattle snakes and grizzly bears!! This is why only a handful of backpackers try this annually and even fewer finish in the same year.

We plan on starting the trip on the 1st May 2008 and you will be able to track our progress on Cookies blog: http://www.made-in-england.org/ - Newfangled technology will plot our exact location and route onto a map using GPS. You'll also be able to keep track of our latest photos, random thoughts, the number the fish we have caught & eaten and other such essential stats.

We are doing this to raise funds for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust as we both have friends that suffer from this currently incurable disease. www.cftrust.org.uk The money raised will help fund research to find a cure for the’s most common life-threatening inherited disease. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cystic Fibrosis Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now! And thank for your support.

Simon Cook & Paul Hayton

we done you hairy monsters! Donation by sachi 27/11/08  

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Well done! Donation by Tina Jones 26/11/08  

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Fantastic - huge congratulation to you both Donation by Carol & John Law 17/11/08  

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This was an amazing achievement. Well done. Donation by Thomas 04/11/08  

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Well done! Donation by Sehgeun Choi 04/11/08  

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Thought I better donate for 2 reasons a) Your'e back in work tomorrow and b) it will raise the total over £2700. Well done boys!!! Donation by Marno 03/11/08  

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This is awesome. well done! Donation by Mattias Gunneras 03/11/08  

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Better late than never. Apparently you did it!! Well done boys Donation by David C 31/10/08  

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Well done fellas, top job! Donation by Duece & Charl 29/10/08  

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An amazing effort! Well done both of you. Now put your feet up. Donation by Tom Hostler 28/10/08  

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Well done - awesome effort Donation by Dom O'Neill 28/10/08  

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congrats! Donation by Timothy Smith 28/10/08  

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well done to both of you Donation by Cutler Family 18/10/08  

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Half-way to £5k ;) Donation by Kathryn 17/10/08  

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Congratulations! what an epic effort! You both look almost Gandalf like with wisdom and beard! x x Donation by Leila 17/10/08  

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well done, you hairy people Donation by sammy 17/10/08  

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Well done!! Although get rid of those crusty beards! Donation by Katy Hampson 16/10/08  

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Hurray! Well done boys x Donation by Nina 16/10/08  

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Excellent work chaps. Great blog during the trip and an excellent adventure - and to top it off a great cause. Donation by Phil and Zsoka 15/10/08  

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Amazing achievement, Well done! Donation by Russell Edwards 14/10/08  

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More than inspiring guys, congratulations :-) Donation by Chris Boardman 14/10/08  

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Top job - thought you would be bear fodder by now. What next Poo View the book? Donation by Mike & Carmel 13/10/08  

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top effort chaps! Donation by dezza 13/10/08  

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nice one chaps. proof that hairy people can walk great distances! or something. Donation by andy 13/10/08  

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Really good job fellas, a firm slap on the back to you both (you don't know me yet but I'm a new Poker) Donation by flipper01 13/10/08  

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Well done lads, think the world would a scarier place if we all have beards!! Donation by Andrew Bowen 13/10/08  

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Donation by ah-ra 12/10/08  

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Well done! Look forward to hearing all about it. X Donation by Daisy Muir 12/10/08  

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Well done to both of you. Enjoyed following your journey. Donation by tom and linda 12/10/08  

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Donation by Tuft 11/10/08  

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