Kinabalu Challenge - Raleigh International

Kinabalu
Challenge
November 2010 & February 2011

The Kinabalu Challenge
Taking place in Malaysian Borneo, the Kinabalu Challenge offers a tough and exhilarating
adventure for up to 15 teams of four individuals to test themselves against each other, and
the elements, over a seven day period. Teams will be trekking, mountain biking and running
through rainforests, riding rapids on team-built rafts, kayaking in the South China Sea and
finish by ascending 4095 (13,435 ft) metres above sea level to the summit of Mount
Kinabalu. The Challenge is part of a portfolio of fundraising, team-building and volunteering
activities that Raleigh offers internationally and in the UK.
Day One
Day Two
Fly from London Heathrow
Arrive Borneo. Jungle skills, kayak
induction, 200m swim test and
meet the team session.
Day Three Jungle training, survival and
communication skills, safety and
cultural briefings. Teams will have
a chance in the evening to
prepare their strategy and
equipment for the days ahead.
Day Four
Day Five
Day Six
Day Seven
Day Eight
Day Nine
The race begins! 4km run.
Helicopter flight into jungle. Short
trek and then the chance to test
new skills by building an overnight
camp. Camp and meals will be
scored!
Trek out of camp. 9km bike/run.
White water rafting down the Kiulu
river and back to jungle camp.
Rafting down the Kiulu in team
built rafts. 9km bike/run and kayak
relay race. Teams will be taken to
Kinabalu base camp in the
evening.
Teams ascend to the Laban Rata
camp (3,330m).
A 2am start for the final ascent
and sunrise at the summit. After
descending Mount Kinabalu, the
challenge ends with a beachside
awards ceremony and party at a
5-star hotel.
Return flight to the UK, or a few
extra days of rest and relaxation
for those who extend their stay.

‘The whole process is incredibly challenging, from fundraising right through
to climbing Mt. Kinabalu. I amazed myself at what I could achieve. It’s one
of the best personal and team experiences I have ever had.
Everyone should do it!’
Team Leader, JWT Team

Why do it
Business Benefits
The Kinabalu Challenge will engage,
motivate and develop employees
leading to improved performance,
loyalty and retention.
Lasting only seven days, this
ensures maximum impact while
minimising time away from the
office.
Opportunity for fundraising events
that will involve the organisation's
community beyond those taking
part in the challenge.
Develops team working,
communication and initiative
among competitors.
Positive internal and external PR
opportunities.
Benefits to Raleigh
The money raised can be
channelled into a variety of Raleigh
activities including:
Funding expedition places for
disadvantaged young people from
the UK through Raleigh's
partnership programme.
Funding for in-country projects,
ranging from building a community
centre or school to creating water
irrigation systems.
Providing opportunities for young
people from Raleigh's expedition
host countries to join an
expedition.
Personal Benefits
Fantastic physical and mental
challenge. Great way to get in
shape or test your fitness levels.
Meet new people and make long
term friendships and
business connections.
A meaningful, rewarding and social
way to use your holiday time.

Who we are
Raleigh is a youth and education
charity. Since 1984 we have inspired
over 30 000 people from all walks of
life, nationalities and ages to get out
there and raise to the challenges of
life on expedition.
We have two commitments. Our
first is to provide a transformational
journey for everyone who joins an
expedition. We aim to awaken a
sense of life-purpose and self belief
by involving participants deeply with
people, places, and communities.
What we do
Our vision is to be recognised as a
global community of active citizens
passionate about making difference
to the world. Throughout the year
we run expeditions to Borneo, Costa
Rica & Nicaragua and India. These
last between 4 and 10 weeks and
inspire 17-24 years old to join as
venturers and 25’s and over (up to
75!) to join as volunteer managers.
Our expeditions are a challenging,
but extremely rewarding combination
of community, environmental and
adventure projects.
Our second commitment is to our
host countries. With a permanent
presence and long-standing
partnerships with government, nongovernmental
organisations (NGOs)
and local communities, we are
dedicated to bringing communities
together, often for the first time, giving
them the resources and motivation to
achieve sustainable development.
We also design tailor made
expeditions to suit the needs of a
diverse range of organisations, from
employers, schools and youth
membership organisations.
But Raleigh is more than an
expedition; it’s a way of life.Raleigh
creates active global citizens
committed to making a difference
on their return, supported through
our Raleigh alumni programme.

‘When I am recruiting I am looking for something special in people and
that is what they get from Raleigh: the gene for ingenuity. The people at
innocent who have previously done Raleigh expeditions have greater
confidence, enthusiasm and a belief in what can be achieved that
motivates both themselves and others around them.’
Richard Reed, MD innocent drinks

How to get involved
Getting involved in the Kinabalu challenge
could not be simpler, from here all you have
to do is contact our fundraising team below
and register your interest. Once we know
that you are interested we can arrange a
time to meet with you and discuss the
Challenge in more detail together with
logistics and fundraising.
The cost of the event is £2950 per person.
This includes the event fee of £1399 (£5596
per team) and a minimum individual
fundraising target of £1551 (£6204 per team).
This is exclusive of flights, which need to be
booked separately.
To find out more about the Challenge and
how to get involved contact:
Debra Hay
Raleigh 207 Waterloo Road
London SE1 8XD
T: 020 7183 1280
E: debra.hay@raleigh.org.uk
W: raleighinternational.org
Registered Charity Number 1047653 (England
and Wales) and no.SC040023 (Scotland)