History and the Gurkhas
The masters of teamwork
The Gurkhas are a big part of the Trailwalker UK challenge. They provide all the infrastructure behind the event and Gurkha soldier teams compete in the challenge every year. Be prepared to be truly inspired by their hospitality and professionalism throughout your challenge - because let's face it - if anyone knows about teamwork, its the Gurkhas.
How it all began...
It was the Queen's Gurkha Signals Regiment (QGS) in Hong Kong who first started Trailwalker more than 30 years ago as a training exercise to test soldiers’ stamina and teamwork skills. In 2002 Trailwalker UK was opened up to the public via a partnership with Oxfam and has since grown into a major fundraising event for Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT).
Learn more about the Gurkhas
Learn more about the Gurkha Welfare Trust
