The trek was long, arduous, strenuous, exhilarating, challenging, inspiring, and so much more beyond! Over 7 1/2 days on the actual wall, covering areas in Jishangling, Badaling, Mutyanu, and Dayingpan, we conquered over 80,000 acutal steps) and reached heights of over 5,500 feet! The terain differed drastically in each area but we were so lucky with the weather. The trek tested me physically but it was the emptional and cultural journey that surprised me the most. China is the most beautiful country and I would recommend to anyone to take on the challenge in 2013 if you get the chance!

Being able to raise money for such a worthy cause as Breast Cancer Care was an honour and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported me with the fudraising and training throughout the long months of preparation!