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Coleman Open Challenge Series 08

14 Peaks Challenge Difficulty Rating: Very Demanding - Fitness Rating: Very High

What is the 14 Peaks Challenge? This challenge is to consecutively climb all of the Welsh 3000 foot peaks. Also confused as the Welsh 1000 (metre), this is the most demanding of all of our mountain challenges, and requires both a high level of mountain fitness along with a good deal of mountain experience. Many people aim to complete this within a continuous 24 hour period, although attempting the challenge with an overnight break halfway is a popular format for most. How long is the Challenge? The challenge involves some 50 kms of walking/climbing. It also includes around 3600 metres of ascent and descent and most people will spend around 20-24 hours or so walking in the mountains, unless taking an overnight rest break which is recommended to all but the fittest..! How hard is the Challenge? On attempting this Challenge, you should expect to meet some extremes of British mountain weather, both hot and cold - wet and dry, you should be prepared for unrelenting climbs and lack of sleep. If you are an experienced and fit walker, then the success of your challenge may depend upon a certain amount of luck with weather conditions. If you have little walking experience but are very fit, then you will find this challenge technically very difficult and physically very demanding. Night navigation skills required. Who takes part in this Challenge? We usually have participants who have a good deal of mountain experience and are mountain fit. Most are individuals or couples looking to join other like minded people and receive some support and encouragement on this difficult and demanding challenge.

14 Welsh 3000' Peaks in 24 Hours?

Open Challenge Series: 14 Welsh 3000' Peaks Unlike the Welsh 1000 Metre Race, which normally visits all peaks over 1000 metres in a north to south direction, starting from Aber, our 14 Peaks Challenge starts from Pen-Y-Pass heading north - visiting the following peaks: SNOWDON GROUP: Snowdon (1085m), Carnedd Ugain (1065m), Crib Goch (924m) THE GLYDERS: Glyder Fawr (996m), Glyder Fach (990m), Y Garn (947m), Elidir Fawr (923m), Tryfan (915m) THE CARNEDDAU: Carnedd Llewelyn (1064m), Carnedd Dafydd (1044m), Pen Yr Ole Wen (978m), Foel Grach (976m), Yr Elen (962m), Foel Fras (942m), Carnedd Uchaf (926m).

Open Challenge Series 14 Welsh 3000's Peaks Friday 13th - Sunday 15th June 2008 Teams of 4 experienced walkers All teams to register Friday evening in Llanberis, teams will be transported to Pen-Y-Pass to ascend to the summit of Snowdon to be ready for their start time Saturday morning 0400 - 0500 hours. Teams will be completely self-sufficient, and will visit our safety control points in the correct order. A number of retirement/first aid points will be available, with return transport for any teams that may wish to retire. Successful teams should finish at Aber on Sunday morning where return transport is provided. Reception and certificates at finish venue. EVENT NOW FULL - ENTRIES CLOSED

Coleman exponent Welsh 3000's Challenge

Welsh 3000's Challenge 14 Peaks in 24 hours

This challenge is strictly limited to 10 teams of 4 walkers. Each team will be required to attend Registration in Llanberis on Friday evening, sign a medical and emergency contact form and event disclaimer, have a team kit check, and receive an event safety briefing. Each team will be required to carry items as supplied by Merseyventure, including an emergency group shelter, VHF radio, and Sport Ident Electronic Timing Card, and accept responsibility for the care and safe return of these items. Teams will be transported from Registration at Llanberis to Pen-Y-Pass, where they will ascend to the summit of Snowdon alone. Return transport from the finish is included. There are two designated retirement points, and teams, or team members, may retire only at these points, and also receive return transport to Registration. There are a number of staffed safety checkpoints which teams MUST pass through, in the correct order, and teams will be in VHF radio contact with local safety marshals and checkpoints within their local area for safety help & advice. Safety checkpoints will have closure times. Any teams arriving late will be required to retire at the next retirement ponit.

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