This is the challenge of a lifetime and will require you to climb the 3 highest peaks in the home nations: Scotland, England and Wales. Tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon and doing it all in the space of 24 hrs…now that is going to be challenging! Climbing a total of approximately 3000 vertical meters makes this a special kind of challenge, and not one to be taken lightly.
Why not give yourself a goal to train for whilst providing yourself with an opportunity to gain friends for life? Put yourself to the test and join the Sparks 3 Peaks Challenge 2010. You will spend a brilliant weekend with like-minded adventurous individuals in this exhilarating and tough adventure.
Itinerary:
All timings are approximate:
Friday
1pm – Meeting in Chester/Early evening collection from Glasgow International Airport. Transfer to Ben Nevis area for included overnight accomadation.
Saturday
7am – breakfast
9am – Morning ascent of Ben Nevis
2pm – Return to vehicle. Transfer to Scafell Pike.
Night – Scafell Pike climb (finish approx. 1am)
Sunday
1am – Return to vehicle and transfer to snowdon (arrive at approx. 5am).
Early Morning ascent of Snowdon.
Return to vehicle by 9am
Celebratory breakfast in Llanberis!
12pm – Transfer to Chester.
*** Challenge Complete! ***
“The experience was unforgettable and was all I had hoped for:, sun, rain, wind, cold, broken bodies, fantastic views, self doubt, car sickness, rallying, encouragement, and a sprint finish… FANTASTIC”
Bayo Marinho
Want More Information?
For more information, or if you would like to take part in this challenge, please contact Claire on 020 7799 2111 or email claire@sparks.org.uk
Who are Sparks?
Sparks is the children’s medical research charity. Our sole remit is to fund research across the whole spectrum of paediatric medicine. Our goal is for all babies to be born healthy and stay healthy.
Every day 70 babies are born in the UK with a life-threatening condition or an illness that will affect them and their families for life. Sparks aims to reduce this statistic so all children have the chance of a healthy future.
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