I am organised and guiding some Ladies only Welsh 3000s challenges this Summer.
15 peaks in 3 days!
Could you imagine doing 4 ascents of Snowdon over 3 days? well that's a similar distance and overall height gain for the 15 peaks challenge... we do not return to sea level between each bump, but there are some significant pull ups on day 2 that will get the legs pumping!
DAY 1:
Meet Llanberis 8.15am
The Snowdon Massif "the technical day"
1. Crib Goch, 3028ft
2. Garnedd Ugain, 3494ft
3. Snowdon, 3559ft
Youth Hostel Llanberis overnight £35pp breakfast available or self cater
Shared dorm room with showers and bedding
DAY 2:
The Glyderau "the hardest day"
4. Elidir Fawr, 3031ft
5. Y Garn, 3106ft
6. Glyder Fawr, 3284ft
7. Glyder Fach, 3261ft
8. Tryfan, 3011ft
Ogwen club hut overnight £17pp
Self catered kitchen, showers must bring own sleeping bag
DAY 3:
The Carneddau "the longest day"
9. Pen yr Ole Wen, 3208ft
10. Carnedd Dafydd, 3425ft
11. Carnedd Llewelyn, 3490ft
12. Yr Elen, 3156ft
13. Foel Grach, 3202ft
14. Garnedd Gwenllian, 3038ft
15. Foel-Fras, 3090ft
Expected finish 8pm return to Llanberis
So how does the challenge work?
You pack for each day and your kit is portered to the finish destination so you only carry what you need on the mountain! And yes its collected in the morning!
Food?
There is access to takeways and shops in Llanberis on Day 1 and the morning of day 2. We are self caring for day 2 evening and day 3 morning, where you will pre-pack your meal for those days along with your overnight bags.
We meet up on zoom a month before your challenge to iron out any concerns and get some top tips on fuel and packing for the challenge.
Cost £250
This includes guiding 1;4 or 2;6, transport and porters for the 3 days
You will pay the accommodation for the challenge nights which has been pre-booked
Please stay locally the evening before the event to ensure an early meet and a good rest ready!
How hard is it?
If you are a weekend walker you may wish to increase distance and ascent over a 12 week period before your date. Developing some good 'fatigue stamina' over the duration is crucial for getting through the circuit. That means spending some back to back days on your local mountains!
Don't have access to hills? Get in contact for a home based strength/ cardio programme.
So... imagine 3 BIG days on the mountain... achievable? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely! Whats the point otherwise?
50km over 3 days includes 4000m of ascent/descent
How fit will I need to be?
You don't need to be an athlete, but you will get out what you put in. I am well known for being a great 'pacer' to suit all team members and we will certainly not be treating the challenge as a race.
I am scared of scrambling!
Crib Goch has everyones knees knocking and is part of the circuit fortunately for you! It is the finest scramble around and adds the wow element to day one. NOT ONE person has 'got stuck' 'freaked out' or not made it across for any other reason on my challenge dates. I am the master of patience and have a magic affect on diffusing un-necessary nerves.
I still have 3 spaces on this 3 day event.
It is guided, supported and portered.
Challenge price £250
Accommodation £50 2 nights throughout the challenge
get in contact to join the team or see more dates here:
https://www.kellyduffyadventures.co.uk/welsh3000s
Kelly 07979615984
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