Spotlight: Travel industry leaders to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

The 11-strong team of industry professionals will be tackling Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in support of Planeterra, G Adventures' not-for-profit foundation. Each team member has pledged to raise £3,000 of which 80% will go towards developing and supporting new social enterprise projects around the world, and 20% will be donated to Abta Lifeline. The group will be taking on the eight-day Machame Route tour offered by G Adventures, which includes six days of trekking.

The team members are , and (all G Adventures), (Gold Medal and Travel 2 parent, dnata Travel Europe), and  (both Barrhead Travel), (Miles Morgan Travel), (Clia), (Sunvil), (Mail Metro Media) and (Travel Weekly).

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It will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip and from that perspective I can't wait.

I've undertaken charity treks previously, mainly for Macmillan and other cancer-related charities.

I go out walking a lot anyway. However, these walks tend to include stops at country pubs and Sunday lunches.

Altitude sickness.

Having no phone or WiFi signal!

Blimey, take your pick, hopefully we'll use any competitive spirit to support each other.

There are rumours we have someone with world record breaking snoring levels in our midst, Andy Harmer!

I'm not, the less weight to carry the better.

Putting money back into destinations appeals to a guy who has earned his living from overseas destinations and sending customers overseas.

Definitely not. About a few miles with the dogs has been my limit.

It always hard to find time. I walk frequently but the incline and altitude will be something else.

The attitude and possible sickness.

The challenge of the climb and hopefully the feeling of elation at the top.

Lucy Huxley

Chris Mottershead, have you heard him sing Delilah?

Jelly Babies

I am a great believer in testing and pushing yourself, and seeing what you can achieve.

I've hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. That was extraordinary.

I have given up alcohol, tried to make my diet healthier and added lots of leg work and swimming.

The camping

The whole thing – it's so different to anything I do in normal life.

No question – Brian Young.

I'm fairly sure Lisa McAuley will be annoyingly cheerful and upbeat throughout.

Cadbury Freddos.

I like to challenge myself every year and raise money for charity. Kilimanjaro has always been on my bucket list and Planterra is an amazing charity.

No and I have never camped before. I did run the London marathon two years ago.

I joined a boot camp back in August and in recent months have climbed Conic Hill and the Cobbler in Scotland.

Being left behind, and the camping.

Getting to the top.

Brian and Lucy, 100%

Can I answer that after the event?

Salt ‘n vinegar crisps.

To raise more funding for Planeterra.

I used to be in the Territorial Army so I've pushed myself to limits!

As much as my schedule permits. I have also dragged my poor dog on 15km hikes on the weekends.

I have a severe fear of heights which is really playing on my mind.

The challenge, the people and the results that come from our fundraising.

Huxley can be so competitive. I have spent my career in competition on the ski slopes with her.

Sam as the young pup of the group will be both fit and youthful.

Jelly babies and Snickers bars

To raise funds for Planeterra and the ABTA Lifeline.

Never. I normally prefer something more luxurious.

I am reasonably fit but have stepped up the intensity and regularity.

The altitude.

The challenge itself and walking with a great set of people.

I am quite competitive myself!

I don't think anyone will be annoying. However, if someone starts to moan, well…

I'm taking a solar charger so I will be able to keep my phone charged for taking photos. Oh, and some Tangfastic sweets!

Because Brian made me! I like walking but I am not a fan of camping.

I had to buy a pair of walking boots, which should tell you everything.

I run 5k every week at Park Run and have been focusing on my legs and bum in pilates.

I would hate to not reach the summit. Oh, and not being able to shower for a week!

Watching the sun rise as we (hopefully) reach the top, all together.

Brian. He will be unbearable if he makes it and I don't!

Harmer. Have you heard him snore?

Moisturiser and chocolate. Lots of it.

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