Challenge Shapes Perspectives.

The Venari Partners Challenge. We organise, run and fully fund global expeditions for people who deserve an opportunity, giving them a platform to raise money for causes they care about.

Introduction

Trekkers on the Venari Partners Challenge

The Trek

Explore the great Canadian outdoors on some of the best wilderness trails in the Rocky Mountains.

In 2026, the Challenge headed to the Canadian Rockies. We selected and guided eight nominees to hike across North American alpine trails. Running from 10 to 19 September 2026, this expedition gave people an experience they might not otherwise have had. Our internal team managed the entire process, from reviewing nominations to handling the daily logistics, transfers and core equipment. Participants brought their determination and a commitment to fundraise for a charity of their choice.

The Challenge

Testing Limits to Transform Lives.Resilience

Each Venari Partners Challenge is designed to test resilience, build community and raise funds for causes that matter.

Day 1

Touchdown in Calgary

Arrivals, transfers and a first team briefing before the trek begins.

Day 2

Sentinel Pass Trail & Lake Louise

Hiking:

4-6HRS. 11KM. 792M UP. 792M DOWN

Day 3

Mount Fairview Summit Trail

Hiking:

4-6HRS. 9.3KM. 955M UP. 955M DOWN

Day 4

Katherine Lake Trail

Hiking:

5-7HRS. 14.3KM. 1075M UP. 1075M DOWN

Day 5

Wilcox Pass Trail & Icefields Parkway

Hiking:

3-4HRS. 9.8KM. 405M UP. 405M DOWN

Day 6

Emerald Lake & Yoho National Park

Hiking:

1.5HRS. 6KM. 25M UP. 25M DOWN

Day 7

Eva Lake & Revelstoke National Park

Hiking:

4-6HRS. 16.1KM. 549M UP. 549M DOWN

Day 8

Balu Pass Trail & Glacier National Park

Hiking:

4-5HRS. 12.8KM. 780M UP. 780M DOWN

Day 9

Cory Pass & Banff

Hiking:

5-7HRS. 16.9KM. 1323M UP. 1323M DOWN

Day 10

Goodbye

Final descent, team celebrations and airport departures.

Insights

What We Have Achieved So Far.

£73,000

raised for charity by our 2026 participants.

Venari Partners have received a number of accolades for launching this life-changing charity campaign from organisations including:

We launched the Challenge in 2023 with a clear goal. Instead of spending our marketing budget on corporate advertising, we use it to build and run this initiative from the ground up. Our team finds the nominees, plans the routes and physically takes part in the journey.

Since 2023, the initiative has collectively raised over $135,000 for worthwhile causes. Our first group crossed the Jordanian desert to Petra, raising over $44,000. Since then, teams navigated the Norwegian fjords in 2024, raising over $24,000, and trekked through the Colombian jungle in 2025, which raised over $65,000.

It is a hands-on way for us to give back. The initiative provides a platform for people to step out of their daily routines, experience a new environment and raise money for important causes. The campaign continues to grow and has been recognised by the Better Society Awards, Communitas Awards and International CSR Excellence Awards.