The Overview
Most people think of Egypt and picture pyramids. We are sending you somewhere far wilder. The Sinai Mountains are a sea of jagged granite peaks, hidden wadis and star soaked skies, home to the mountain that has drawn travellers for thousands of years. No queues. No crowds. Just big, bold landscape and a group of women ready to take it on together.
This is one of our tougher expeditions, and we make no apology for that. It asks for effort, rewards you tenfold and sends you home standing a little taller.
The Experience
Your days are spent trekking through the heart of the Sinai, following old Bedouin trails across rocky ridges, through dry riverbeds and up into peaks that glow pink and gold as the sun moves round. Local guides lead the way, because nobody reads this landscape like the people who have lived in it for generations. Founder Shadi is on every expedition, trekking alongside you, sharing the climbs and the snack stops.
Expect early starts, big views and the kind of quiet you forgot existed. Nights are spent camping out under a sky so full of stars it almost looks fake, with hot food, sweet Bedouin tea and plenty of laughter around the fire. A summit sunrise is the stuff of legend here, and yes, it is worth the alarm.
Why You'll Love It
Because it strips everything back. No inbox, no school run, no endless to do list, just you, your boots and the next ridge. Somewhere around day three, something shifts. You stop wondering whether you can do this and start wondering what else you have been underestimating yourself on.
You will also meet your people. Small group, women only, all in it together, with a few blisters and a lot of belly laughs thrown in for good measure. Every Team GC expedition raises money for charity too, so your challenge does good long after you have unpacked.
Good To Know
Difficulty: 4 out of 5, rated on remoteness, altitude and exertion combined
Fitness: a solid level of baseline fitness is needed. You do not need to be an athlete, but you do need to be ready for long days on your feet
Experience: previous trekking helps, but a positive attitude gets you further than you would think
Group: women only, small group, led by local guides
Training: guidance provided well ahead of departure so you arrive feeling strong, not scared
Ready to Say Yes?
You do not need to feel ready. You just need to say yes, and together we will do the rest.
Book your 1:1 call and let's get you on the mountain.