<p>Imagine finding a trail winding a way through the highest summits of the Himalaya. &nbsp;A 'ShangriLa' for those who love moving on foot through the mountains. &nbsp;With vision, passion and dedication, this dream became a concept and this concept became a reality. The <a href="http://www.thegreathimalayatrail.org/">Great Himalaya Trail</a> (GHT) was born - one of the highest and longest 'trails' in the world, linking ancient trading and pilgrimage trails through remote and rugged mountain districts.</p> <p>My project is to follow the GHT across the breadth of Nepal from Kanchenjunga Base Camp in the east to Hilsa on the western border with Tibet. &nbsp;My journey has precedent but 'running for records' on a journey such as this is perhaps meaningless - crossings of the country inevitably vary in distance, cumulative height, remoteness, terrain and level of logistical support. &nbsp;If my journey is to be judged it will be on the elegance and style of the final journey I craft.</p> <p>My dream is simple - to cross this beautiful country keeping as much as possible to trails through the high mountains - moving as quickly as possible - with minimal support - making a journey within and without (body, mind and soul) - and sharing this experience so that it becomes something so much deeper than my own personal journey.</p> <p>A sky dance .... running with respect, with humility, with passion, with courage and with joy.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Facts:</strong></span>&nbsp;it will be a journey of more than 1000 miles through the Greater Himalaya reaching a maximum height of almost 6200m.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fundrasing:</span></strong>&nbsp;I hope to run in the spirit of peace and friendship, with a style and approach to show respect for the local environment, peoples and culture. &nbsp;I'd like to use this run to show my respect for the Nepalese people and for the steps being taken to ensure a peaceful future for the country. &nbsp;I will be raising money for Community Action Nepal. &nbsp;This charity, founded by the world renowned British mountaineer Doug Scott, focuses on working with local people and village communities through sustainable health and education projects.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">To 'follow' my journey:</span></strong>&nbsp;Daily updates will be posted to The North Face website and to my twitter account.</p> <p>www.lizzyhawker.com</p> <p>www.twitter.com/lizzihawker</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>