Hi everyone,

This past weekend I did a major hike / climb / camping to prepare for Kilimanjaro. It’s a loop in north England called the Isaac's Tea Trail, and it’s a challenging trail of 59km.

I'm sharing a bunch of photos and videos from the hike that both describe the journey, show my camp and gear, and explain why I’m doing all of this.

I can tell you my feet and legs are killing me, but it has made me confident that I’ve got the stamina and drive to complete the bigger challenge.

Cheers!

-Eric

Eric Hampel is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in October 2024 in order to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) research and patient supports. As part of his preparations for this significant physical and mental challenge, Eric is training with a combination of running and hiking. Here we find him on a two-day hike of the Isaac's Tea Trail in northern England.

Watch the YouTube video of Eric's update, here!

Support Eric's Peaks for PKD fundraiser!

All monies raised through Peaks for PKD will fund PKD research and patient supports. Learn more about Peaks for PKD, and the background behind this fundraising initiative for the PKD Foundation of Canada, here.