The challenge of a lifetime, for the charity of your choice... uk 3 peaks challenge trek

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01244 676 454 globaladventurechallenges.com Key Info challenge highlights Duration: 3 days • Summit the highest mountains in the UK • Take on a classic trekking challenge Distance: 42 km approx. • Explore picturesque mountain ranges and discover stunning scenery Challenge Grade: Extreme 3 • See the sunset over Mickledore • Tackle Scafell Pike at night

Location: Scotland, , the challenge From the rugged beauty of the Glen Nevis Valley, to the forests and estuaries of the stunning Snowdonia National Park, join us for one almighty trekking challenge as we take on the UK’s giants on this classic 3 Peaks Challenge! We’ll take on Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Mount Snowdon (1,085m) aiming to summit all three in a total trekking time of 15 hours or less. You’ll climb around 3,050 meters and have walked approx. 40km, so grit and determination are essential to completing this fast-paced challenge. It’s little wonder this challenge is the most highly-regarded trekking challenge in the UK.

get signed up! The sooner you register, the sooner you can start training and fundraising. Just head over to www.globaladventurechallenges.com to get signed up, and leave you footprints across the three highest peaks in the UK. BenNevis {START}

GLASGOW

Scafell Pike

Snowdon {FINISH} take on the uk’s most iconic trekking challenge...

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Meet in Glasgow Ben Nevis & Scafell Pike Snowdon

We’ll meet at Glasgow Central After a hearty breakfast our We stop for dinner en route It’s an early start today as we Station/ Glasgow International challenge begins, first up the then continue on to Wasdale begin our final summit trek Airport at approximately 12pm mighty Ben Nevis standing tall Head; an untouched and from Pen –Y- Pass Youth Hostel for our pick up, then head at 1,344m. We begin our trek tranquil part of the Lake at around 6am. We’ll take the north on our transfer to Fort taking the ‘tourist path’ which District also renowned for PYG track to ascend Mt William which is located in the uses a zig zag technique to being the birthplace of British Snowdon - the highest stunning highlands of enable a steady climb up the climbing. We continue our trek mountain in England and Scotland. Tonight we have an mountain – the walk up should in what remains of the daylight Wales at 1,085m. Once we evening meal together as a take approx. 3.5hrs, a great to witness a beautiful sunset summit Mt Snowdon our group and a briefing about the warm up to the challenge! As with astonishing views of the efforts will be rewarded with exciting challenge ahead. we trek to the summit we will surrounding area as we reach glorious views stretching as far stop for short breaks enabling Mickledore and head towards as the eye can see. us to take in the picturesque the summit. The ascent views of the breath-taking and descent of Scafell Pike We will return to the vehicles Scottish highlands. Once we should take approx. 4.5 hours. following the same route we reach the summit and take our Glowing from our success we used to ascend and transfer to celebration photos we begin jump straight into the buses Llanberis to enjoy a celebratory our descent. After we descend and head to our third and breakfast! After breakfast we Ben Nevis we jump straight final peak – Mount Snowdon. take the transfer back to into the awaiting vehicles and Transfer time approx. 5 hours. Chester train station for drop head South to the Lake District offs after a long, but very to take on our second peak – rewarding two days! Scafell Pike (978m). Trekking distance – approx. 42km

Please note this trekking challenge is very tough - you must train beforehand. This itinerary is subject to change. The health and safety of participants is our number one priority so mountain weather conditions and group ability can impact on the event timings and schedule. your questions answered...

Is this trip for me? Do I need specialist kit? What support is there on the ABSOLUTELY! This trek is suitable for You will be provided with a full kit list in challenge? all ages with the correct training. The your welcome pack when your register. There will be a strong support team with minimum age for this trek is 18 years old Usual items of kit are required such as professional Global Adventure Challenges (14-17 years must be accompanied by a broken in walking boots, walking poles Leader/s. Comprehensive medical kits will parent or legal guardian). The one thing and a head torch – other than this you do be taken. A support vehicle will be located everyone will have in common is a great not need any specialist kit. at the foot of each mountain providing sense of adventure and a desire to help a extra support if needed. Mobile phones charity. Whether you are taking part as an Do I have to carry my own luggage? and radio aids will be used to ensure our individual or as a team with friends, team No, all you will need is a small day pack safety and security at all times. spirit will be flying high on the challenge. whilst trekking to carry items such as your phone, camera, sun-screen, energy snacks What happens if I get tired? How fit do I need to be? etc. (Your luggage will be transported to the There will be regular rest stops for drinks This trek has been graded as Extreme accommodation via our support vehicles.) and snacks – there is no problem if you (3) on our challenge grade scale, and is need to take more. A guide will be designed to be challenging but achievable Food Matters... bringing up the rear of the group ensuring as long as you train correctly beforehand. Dinner in Fort William Day 1, breakfast at no-one is left alone. Remember though, The aim of the challenge is to summit all accommodation at Fort William Day 2, this challenge is not a race! three peaks in a walking time of 15 hours breakfast in Llanberis Day 3 are included (not including transfer times or food on this challenge. We cater for most dietary How do I go about raising the breaks) - the fitter you are the more you requirement as long as we know in sponsorship? will enjoy this challenge. A full training advance – just fill out the appropriate Once you have signed up you’ll receive a guide will be included in your welcome section on your registration form. fundraising pack from your chosen charity pack and is available to download to help you with your fundraising, you’ll via our website. We also run training What’s included? also receive a few tips and ideas from us weekends throughout the year, a fantastic • All travel is in private buses – pick up to help you on your way. opportunity to meet other participants from Glasgow, travel in between and train together prior to the event. mountains and drop off in Chester I’m interested... what do I do now? • Meals – dinner in Fort William Day 1, Places are limited and go on a first come, What is the challenge grading breakfast at accommodation at Fort first served basis, so try to register as soon scheme? William Day 2, breakfast in Llanberis as you can! You can register online at All of our challenges are graded on a Day 3 www.globaladventurechallenges.com or scale from 1 to 3 to indicate the level of • Global Adventure Challenges Event fill in the enclosed registration form and difficulty, 1 being the lowest challenge Crew medical questionnaire and post it back to grade and 3 being the most challenging. • Comprehensive first aid/medical kit Global Adventure Challenges along with (1 = Challenging, 2 = Tough and 3 = • Complimentary energy bars, fruit, tea the registration fee – all payment options Extreme). and coffee (and drinking water) at the and costs are explained on the enclosed foot of each mountain information sheet. Once your registration Where will we stay? is received, Global Adventure Challenges The overnight accommodation will be What’s not included? will write to you sending you further in a Youth Hostel – remember this is • Personal trekking gear information on what to expect from this a challenge! Washing facilities will be • Meals – Lunch and dinner on Day 2, awesome adventure! Your charity will available at the accommodation. Lunch Day 3 also be in touch with you to discuss your • Personal insurance fundraising. • Alcoholic drinks • Tips and gratuities

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