3-peaks challenge

[katiecarol]

i am due to do the 3-peaks challenge in may for a charity called savi (savi.co.nr). does anyone have any advice for me on how to do/cope with what i have ahead as ive never done anything so big before.

[boxtops]

My SIL has done it - I think that the biggest advice that she would give is lots of preparation in terms of building up your strength and stamina, and listen to the organisers when they make recommendations to you. They are the experts - the advice they give you is based on experience. Good luck!

[mumsie_wumsie]

Hi, my son has done the 3- peaks challenge.He did lots of preparation beforehand to get really fit. He has also climbed Mt Kilamanjaro for charity, and found it to be one of the most amazing experiences ever. Good luck with your challenge, take great care,listen to advice and enjoy..

[argorstran]

Hi Kate . The quickest route up Ben Nevis is the Glen Nevis path and I'm afraid it's a four hour staircase , more or less the same angle of slope all the way up . You are starting at pretty much sea level and you have the full 4000+ ft. ascent to the top . The quickest route up Scafell Pikes is from Wasdale Head near Wastwater . Again you have the full 3000 ft. ascent . The quickest route up Snowdon is the pyg track starting in the Llanberis pass . The road rises to 1100 ft so you only need to climb 2400 or so . You haven't mentioned when you will be doing it , the days now in August are getting shorter . The best time to do it is in June , it's light at 4.30am in Scotland in June . Best of luck , I hope you enjoy it . For preparation do loads and loads of walking . The one drawback is that the thing tends to be a bit of a rush and you don't get to see the best of each mountain , all three of them have a lot to offer . If you do enjoy it , then I would say go back to Ben Nevis in the future and ascend it by the best route - from the Fort William golf course following the path up Carn mor Dearg , round the Carn mor Dearg arete and on to the summit of Ben Nevis . That way you will get to see the mountain in all its glory and you will get the best view of the north face , the highest cliff face in Britain . If the weather is cloudy you will need a map and a compass but I hope you have great weather and a wonderful clear day - it will make all the difference . All the best .