In November 2024, Kirsty and I will take on our biggest challenge yet, as we embark on a 5 day trek across the Jordanian desert, to Petra. Covering an average of 10 miles a day across rock strewn terrain and up into the mountains, with temperatures ranging from 0-30 degrees, we'll spend 4 nights camping in the desert as we complete the trek. Neither of us are strangers to long distance walks, but this will take us both totally out of comfort zones, and will be a huge challenge. The terrain, the ascents, the edges, the temperatures, the scorpions, and not to mention the camping.... we'll need to dig deep both physically and mentally to make it to Petra.

St Catherine's Hospice cares for local people at the end of their lives in Surrey and Sussex, and supports those closest to them. Every step taken by our hospice heroes on their journey to Petra will help the hospice be there for local people and those close to them when life comes full circle.

Our Trek to Petra will take us on an adventure following an ancient Bedouin migration route to Petra, experiencing some of the most spectacular natural scenery in Jordan along their journey. This trek is voted by National Geographic as one of the worlds best hikes and it is growing a reputation as the Inca Trail of the Middle East. Our team will be covering up to 10 miles a day over 5 consecutive days of walking and challenging terrain.

Please support our trekkers and help the hospice be there for local people and those close to them when life comes full circle.