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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

hope u have a gr8 trip take care x Donation by Stacy Cutler 24/04/08  

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Good luck with the trip, rather you than me Donation by Dave Hayton 24/04/08  

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To the Great Explorers - have an amazing time! xx Donation by Bec 24/04/08  

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Good luck Guys!!! XX Donation by Suzie 23/04/08  

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"GOOD LUCK!" Donation by Jess 23/04/08  

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keep on walking, hope you've got a good compass. And enjoy the scenery! Donation by phil dobo 23/04/08  

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Good luck to the both of you!! Watch out for Brookback Mountain Men & Hungry Hairy Bears. Take it easy :-) Donation by Dazzla 23/04/08  

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Good luck and make the most of every day Donation by Shirin Kiral 23/04/08  

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I've got a copy of 'Learn the Banjo in 20 Easy Lessons' you can borrow... Donation by wunwinglow 23/04/08  

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boo! (don't get scared of the big hairy bears!) Donation by amy 23/04/08  

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Are you mad? Good luck!!! Donation by James West 23/04/08  

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no way, you were serious! good luck lads. Donation by Ben & Caroline 23/04/08  

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Top job boyz, just keep an eye out for hungry bears and man love! Donation by Rob Law 21/04/08  

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Good on you Cookie, best of luck mate! Donation by Ed Norrington 18/04/08  

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best of luck mate Donation by Asi 18/04/08  

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Good luck and all the very best! Keep Calm and Carry On!!! Donation by Mark Coop 18/04/08  

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Simply incredible! All the very best of luck! Donation by Greg Reed 18/04/08  

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Go on Cookie! Donation by Mr Bingo 15/04/08  

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Best of luck. Donation by James Greenfield 15/04/08  

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Best of luck with the trek. I'm sure that Tweed Gore-Tex hat will see you right! Donation by Mike Pearson 14/04/08  

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Enjoy the journey and good luck boys Donation by john 03/04/08  

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Good luck Paul, I will take care of your desk whilst you are off on your adventure Donation by Rachel 03/04/08  

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best wishes and good luck on your big adventure Donation by Jim 28/03/08  

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Best of luck guys!!! Watch out for that "roundabout" in Wyoming on the map - looks a bit dodgey.... Donation by Ollie W 26/03/08  

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Amazing challenge and good luck with it. Donation by Phil English 24/03/08  

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Such a huge effort demands suitably sized donation! I want pictures of Cookie having a moustache-off with hairy Mexicans! Donation by Simon Peltenburg 20/03/08  

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Good on you lads. Please take Dazzler along on the pretence you're going to a full moon party. Don't Donation by PK 20/03/08  

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