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three peaks challenge tours with merseyventure. walk the classic three peaks with
our guided tours. charity groups welcome. ben nevis, scafell pike and snowdon
within 24 hours on this challenge walk |
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Open Challenge Series 2009 |
Three Peaks Classic Challenge |
" Just a quick note to say thank you very much for the Three Peaks Challenge we have
just competed. The whole event was excellently organised and all members of
the Mountain Teams were very helpful... Everybody wants to do it again" More Feedback >>> |
Would you like to join a group of similar minded people and take on the Three Peaks
Challenge in 2009? Once again Merseyventure will be offering a number of Three Peaks Classic Challenges throughout 2009. Each Classic Challenge is designed for groups of between 6 and 8 people, and is open to individuals, pairs, or small groups - until the maximum group size of 8 walkers is reached. You will also have a dedicated driver and vehicle, and one of our very experienced Mountain Leaders will be with you throughout the Challenge, offering help and advice. The Challenge - The Three Peaks Classic Challenge is a weekend event including one nights stay in Fort William, then a continuous challenge attempt to climb Ben Nevis (Highland), Scafell Pike (Lake District) and Snowdon (Snowdonia), hopefully within a twenty-four hour period. The Challenge includes some 10,000 foot of ascent, 24 miles of walking, and long periods of travel in our minibus. It also includes walking in the dark, and walking over rugged terrain. The Walkers - You should idealy have at least some basic walking experience, be fit enough to be able to complete around 30 minutes of light exercise without becoming out-of-breath, and must have 'bags' of determination. You must be able to complete a health declaration, and unless you are used to physical exercise we suggest you check with your doctor or GP before attempting the Challenge. The Guides - All of our Three Peaks Challenge Guides are fully qualified Mountain Leaders, with plenty of Challenge experience. Your guide will stay with your group through the entire Challenge, will give you a pre-Challenge safety briefing, and will be able to offer help and advice right through the weekend. You guide will be in touch with the Merseyventure Support Vehicle by our licenced VHF radios. |
Challenge yourself in 2009 |
The Miners Track |
Still Interested? - Click here for .pdf information sheet Cost - For 2009, each seat on the bus costs £375 including one nights hostel accommodation. We can upgrade accommodation to B&B accommodation at £25 per person but note you will be staying at a different venue from the rest of the group. Accommodation after the Challenge in north Wales is not included, but can be arranged if required - please email for details or advice. Full payment is required when booking. What's Included? - Collection on Friday from our north-west pick-up locations (Liverpool, Preston, Carlisle, Glasgow), transfer to Fort William, overnight hostel accommodation, Saturday breaksfast (with B&B option), qualified and experienced mountain guide, Challenge transport, Challenge safety equipment, T shirt and medal at the finish, drop-off at north Wales location (Llandudno Junction, Chester, Liverpool). What's Not Included? - Food during your Challenge, meal on Friday evening, travel to the pick-up location, or travel home from the drop-off location, any personal accident or travel insurance. We can recommend specialist insurance deals to cover this Challenge from around £5 per day. Weekend Classic Challenge Itinerary Friday: Support bus departs Liverpool 12 noon. Stops Glasgow International Airport 6pm. Arrives Fort William accommodation aprox 9pm. Meal and drinks (own expense). Get to know each other and discuss... Saturday: 8am Breakfast. 9am, leave accommodation, group safety briefing, any last minute shopping at Fort William. 10am, group start Challenge at Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Ben Nevis 5 to 6 hours walk. 4pm, group return to Support Vehicle, transfer to Scafell Pike - 6 hour drive. 10pm, arrive Lake District for night climb of Scafell Pike. 4 hours walk in darkness. Sunday: 2am, walkers complete Scafell Pike and transfer to Pen-Y-Pass, Snowdonia by 7am, to attempt final peak. Climb Snowdon and return to Support Vehicle by 11am. Optional breakfast in Pete's Eats (own expense) Llanberis, T shirts and medals, then transfer to drop-off point in north Wales. Travel home. |
Dates Each set of Challenge dates shows currently available places. Each Challenge is subject to a minimum of 4 walkers in each group before the event is confirmed. If numbers are not reached 28 days before your Challenge date, you will be offered a refund or alternative dates - as you prefer. Winter dates offer a fantastic opportunity to see the three mountains in a completely different setting, with a winter qualified mountain leader - for the experienced walker only. Please note that a 24 hour challenge is unlikely, and extra equipment will be required (or supplied if requested). Date Accommodation Price (per person) Remaining Places 13th-15th March 2009 Hostel £425 8 (Winter) 24th-26th April 2009 Hostel £425 8 (Winter) 8th-10th May 2009 Hostel £375 8 15th-17th May 2009 Hostel £375 8 22nd-24th May 2009 Hostel £375 8 June - August weekends Hostel £375 8 September and October - on demand £375 On Demand |
Booking Please contact richie@merseyventure.com regarding the tour dates you are interested in. We are able to accept payment via cheque, direct bank payment, Paypal or Credit Card. A new booking system will be introduced for 2009, so please contact the above email first for details. |
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