Will you go back to basics to support Stewarts Foundation?

Join #TeamStewarts in an exciting new challenge by taking on The Big Survival - A 24-hour back to basics wilderness event!

This challenge is an opportunity for you to go wild.

* Do you want to learn how to build a shelter from nothing?

* Do you know how to start a fire?

* Are you simply looking to have an unforgettable adventure?

Then the 2025 BIG challenge is for you.

Stewarts Foundation vs The Wilderness

Whether you are an individual that enjoys extreme challenges or a group looking for a team building exercise, The Big Survival will provide a thrilling experience.

Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025

  • You must be over the age of 18 to take part.

  • Fitness is not very important but you will require agility/mobility to trek to camp and back.

  • Anyone who has had recent surgery, is/may be pregnant, has back pain or other medical/mobility issues or is over 65 must seek their GP’s advice before taking part in this event.  

Event Details

#TeamStewarts will be led by experienced survival experts. The first part of your challenge is a series of workshops where you will learn essential skills that you will help you survive and thrive!

  • Shelter Building

  • Navigation

  • Fire Starting

  • Wilderness First Aid/Rescue Skills

  • Leave No Trace / Environmental Issues

Once all workshops are completed the group will start the trek to reach high camp, a remote and wild site in the Wicklow mountains.

When you reach here, their first priority will be to build shelters and start your fire. From here, it’s all about the craic with your camp mates, and of course survival!

Register Now!

Stewarts Foundation is seeking to raise funds through this event to support Stewarts Care Sensory Spaces Project.

#TeamStewarts members are asked to raise funds to cover their registration fee and support our fundraising target. 
Registration fee = €150pp (including deposit)
Personal fundraising target = €300pp
Total fundraising commitment = €450 (to cover cost of participation and fundraising target - please feel free to exceed this target!)

Limited places available – Click here to secure your place!

  • Non-refundable deposit of €50pp to secure your #TeamStewarts place will apply.