390km Switzerland trek- climbing 23600m

By Hannah Gutteridge

I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Pancreatic cancer is tough to diagnose, tough to treat and tough to research. Please support us and help make a difference to pancreatic cancer.

My Dad passed away in August 2020 after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. He was given a year and lasted well over double that, through pure strength and a desire to live. His diagnosis was too late for any effective treatment but the chemo worked well and prolonged his life. He grew up in Switzerland and loved to walk so this challenge is in memory to the place and hobby he loved. When my Dad was in the hospice at the end my Mum got diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer and managed to get out of hospital to see my Dad the day he died. She lived another year and gave us many lovely memories and urged both Emily and me on this adventure. 

Together we can transform the future.

My donations could fund...

138 hours with a nurse on our Support Line

or

61 hours of early diagnosis research

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We've just finished our first week and we've been super lucky with the weather, but we've also been sweating buckets. We made a break through on day 4 but we've also realised we're carrying atleast 5kg more than anyone else attempting this challenge. We've made friends, nearly been bitten by snakes, and survived some mentally difficult hills and loooonnnng downhills. 

We keep Instagram up to date so follow us on: 

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Packing complete

We're packed everything and we're ready to go! 

Guess which side belongs to Hannah and which side belongs to Emily! 

Training weekend complete

A hardcore training weekend in Ross-on-Wye gave us some last-minute intel to our equipment and some wonderful views from Symonds Yat.

Firstly, the sleeping mats both epically failed, so at least we have a chance to buy new ones.

Regular snacks are necessary

 A clean dry set of clothes to get cosy in the evening are essential. 

 Couscous is easy to cook with, but we needed more seasoning.

 The mini kettle will be an important companion!

 Coco the dog is a great training companion, never lacked energy on our 28km walk, but loved a nap at every stop. 

 

Now to bring on the expedition! 

Support Team

We're extremely lucky to have a support team to keep us motivated in Switzerland and join us for sections. Alice, Kit and Evie will be braving the Swiss cows and hopefully supplying us with ovomaltine chocolate. Alice my sister also has fond memories of our Mum and Dad enjoying the swiss alps and continues to enjoy those mountainous adventures with Kit, and now Evie their daughter. They too are supporting this fundraising effort as advances to pancreatic cancer treatment are so important. 

In memory of Mike and Sandy Gutteridge

My Dad passed away in August 2020 after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. He was given a year and lasted well over double that, through pure strength and a desire to live. His diagnosis was too late for any effective treatment but the chemo worked well and prolonged his life. He grew up in Switzerland and loved to walk so this challenge is in memory to the place and hobby he loved. When my Dad was in the hospice at the end my Mum got diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer and managed to get out of hospital to see my Dad the day he died. She lived another year and gave us many lovely memories and urged us on this adventure. 

Training News

With only two previous training walks with our rucksacks, we're off to the Forest of Dean to do a real life last run through prior to our challenge to raise monies for Pancreatic Cancer. 

We'll be practicing with our rucksacks on hilly terrain, camping and carrying our food this Saturday and Sunday 23/24th July. 

With only two weeks to go both the enormity and excitement of the challenge is starting to hit us! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

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Elizabeth Bent

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Jen Vdc

Congratulations on your wedding, an absolutley fantastic day.

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Mary-ann And Claire

With love from Mary-Ann and Claire xxx

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Zoë & Dan

Happy Wedding Day!

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Karen Williams

Good luck to you both, enjoy every minute and make sure you smile, laugh and love along the way x

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Kim & Ange

It’s your wedding day! Woopppp!!

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Marie Myles

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Anna Yeardley

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Paul Garlick

Well done and thanks for inviting us to the most BEAutfiful day

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Kp

Well done Hannah and Emily! Have a belated finishing bonus...

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Leanne Gardner

Well done 👍 this is amazing! I hope you reach your target. Sending you all the love and hugs in the world x

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Rachel T-m

You 2 are incredible..well done!!! X

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Anne W

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Pb

Well done to both of you! Amazing trip for a well deserved cause!

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K Polat

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The Marshall Family

You two are amazing. Well done xx

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Pam And Alan Xxx

Well done you two Xx

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Jean Almond

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Anonymous

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Charles Gutteridge

So proud of you

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Carla

Well done you two!!

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Adele Dawson

Here is your bonus Hannah and Emily, you deserve every penny for such a supreme effort and of course all for a very important cause.

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Lucy Harbinson

Good Luck!

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Debbie Jones

Well done Hannah! What a great experience and for such a good cause in memory of your Dad

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Rosie Gutteridge

Bit late as you have probably finished haha but good luck, great thing to do for a very good cause 👍

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Gordon Barker

Great work ladies - from me and Georgie Wimbledon U18 Girls - the feisty one with the glasses ;)

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Louis

Well done Hannah and Emily! Amazing effort and a great cause. Your parents would be so proud.

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The Evison's

Well done really proud. Some great pictures and memories.

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Peter Dawson

You are both amazing and such a great cause. Good luck and keep going!! xx

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Michael Haughty

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Hannah

Well done girls ! You are doing an amazing job and should be very proud of yourselves ! Xx

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Julie

Good luck Gutti & Emily. I have no doubt you will smash it. X

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Sarah Carlton-pyman

Keep going Hannah and Emily! You are both doing amazing x

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Tess Jackson

You have my admiration!

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Imogen Hitchcock

Enjoy the hard boiled eggs. Pick up a can of Aromat when you’re next in coop and try the eggs sprinkled with that #swisstip

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Josephine Hall

Good luck guys!!x

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Laurie Gutteridge

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Alexandra Chung

Good luck! :)

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Vivienne Dawson

Great effort, Hannah. Hope you’re managing to enjoy the scenery

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Jeanette Dawson

Well done Hannah and Emily great cause good luck . xx

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Grandma Hatter

You are fantastic, granddaughter! I hope you take lots of tea breaks xxx

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Blackett & Quinny

Hope you have the most incredible time ladies. Take lots of photos and enjoy every minute. Even all of the uphills!! Haha. GOOD LUCK.

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Ellie Seagrave

Good luck guys - you're gonna smash it! Love Ellie and Hol 😊

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Amy Mccloskey

Good Luck !! Your both gonna smash it 😊

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Amy Hunter

Good luck, you are amazing! Love Hunter xxx

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Zoë, Dan, Jakub And Ralph

What an epic challenge and for a great cause. I know you two adventurers will smash it!

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Ruth Hills

Best of luck with the challenge Hannah!

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Olive & Dave 5 Ellerton Rd

Good Luck

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Ann Martin

So very proud of you both ,go walk the walk .x

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Faye

We are so proud of you. Go and enjoy the adventure abd come back with tall tales. Lots of love Faye, Matthew, Pickle and Fox

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Anonymous

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Rebekah Bishop

Good Luck girls! The Bishops at no.4a

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Inghams

Go well! Amazing undertaking!

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Team Kerr @ 84 Ellerton

Great effort

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Sue Knowles

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Kate Allan

Good luck! I hope the trek's enjoyable as well as challenging. Cancer has ravaged my family, so I'm 100% up for anything that will improve treatment and outcomes.

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Anna

Good luck! You will smash it!

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Abby & Lewi

Good luck Emily and Hannah!!!

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Marie Millington

Good luck ladies. love marie

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Kim Janssen

What an epic journey you guys are going on, and what a nice way to remember your dad. I’m already proud of you both and if you ever need a mental pick me up or want to share an achievement please do call or text (if you have reception). It will be so nice to hear how you guys are getting on!

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Ange Brennan

Will be ‘route’ing for you both the whole time! I’m sure your parents would be super proud of you for taking on this challenge and I hope you that you push through the mountains blisters and cosy sleeping to enjoy the experience. Big love!

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Jade S

Good Luck! You’ll be fab!

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Tom Williams

Good luck!

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Phillip Martin

Have a fabulous walk across Switzerland you both worked hard preparing for this and I'm very proud of both of you.

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Mike Dawson

Good luck! This will be am amazing tribute to your mum and dad. Like Adele I will give you another £100 if you complete the trek as advertised

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Adam Martin

Good luck ladies from Adam, Deb, Dan and Joe

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Helena Langdon

So proud of you both for taking this adventure on, and I know you'll do Mike and Sandy proud. Sending all the love - don't forget the blister plasters!

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Claire Dobinson

Good luck ladies xx

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Angela Christidis

All the best xx

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Angie & Les

Well done girls it's a great cause. Good luck love Angie & Les xx

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Heather Letley

You’re both amazing. Take earplugs for the cow bells 🔔 ❤️

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Amy Langdon

What an adventure for an amazing cause. Your parents would be so proud of you for doing this. Well done in advance; you’re going to smash it. Love from the Langdon’s (the Welsh variety!) xxxx

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Melanie Abrahim

You are amazing!! Good luck! xx

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Carmina Masoliver

<3 xxx

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The Hammies

Good luck and enjoy every minute x

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Sophie Storey

Good luck guys! Amazing cause :)

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Maryam Nejand

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Alex Gutteridge

Good luck!

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The Sheaths

Good luck!

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Paul Garlick

All the best and enjoy!!

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Adele Dawson

£100 bonus if you finish! Good luck, I am full of love, admiration and pride xxx

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Emily Martin

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Alice & Kit

Go Hannah and Emily!

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Hannah Gutteridge