3 Peaks

[+third-degree-witch]

Ive been thinking of doing the 3 peaks for a while now and was wondering if anyone else in here has the legs for it..Ive made no firm plans as yet so just wondered if people could be intrested in princible.

[+The Cache Hoppers]

Sounds good .... depends on dates of course.

[+Simply Paul]

Having climbed Snowdon in 2004 and Ben Nevis in 2005, both for cache events, I'd be interested in trying to get the full set in 2006 - again, depending on dates. Have you climbed them all before TDW?

[+rutson]

I'm in.

[+third-degree-witch]

Ive only climbed snowdon n scafell...nevis is a stranger.....but im gonna go for it,for now im just fishing for general intrest in the idea..when a 'team' is assembled we can discuss a firm time table

[Deego]

I did it back in 2003 and it was good fun. We did it over 3 days so we didn't have to rush. I don't think it would have been as much fun if we had done it in the 24 hrs. There is some info and photo's on my web site.

 

Good luck if you go for it.

 

Dont think I can fit it in this year but post when you have a firm date.

[+BareClawz]

I'm interested, it will depend on the dates though.

This going to be over 1 or 3 days? I'm mad enough to go for it in one day if anyone else is.

[+Simply Paul]

I would say you'd have to be in exceptional condition to do all three in a day. Snowdon and the Pike on one day and Nevis on the next might be possible. But you'll feel like you've been hit with sticks for a few days afterwards.

[+Moote]

I would say you'd have to be in exceptional condition to do all three in a day. Snowdon and the Pike on one day and Nevis on the next might be possible. But you'll feel like you've been hit with sticks for a few days afterwards.

Many people have done all 3 in 24hrs, most for charity sponsorship by people with little experience.

[+Simply Paul]

FACT or COMMENT?

[+Moote]

FACT or COMMENT?

Both I guess

[+Stuey]

Fact, I did it. Piece of cake. I'd have done another mountain if there had been one handy

Edited April 8, 2006 by Stuey

[+Simply Paul]

And Stuey, as everyone knows, is in exceptional condition. QED.

[+BareClawz]

Lots of info here...

http://www.merseyventure.com/threepeaks/24.htm

I'm up for the 1 day, not sure about being allowed the time for 3 days. I'll ask the boss.

 

BearClawz; Boss can I have three days to do the 3 Peaks Challenge?

BearClawz; Three days! What with our busy season coming up. I'll give you one day, two at the very most!

BearClawz; Thanks Boss.

 

Worst boss I've ever had, he's a right slave driver. Penalty for being self empolyed. I ask the other half her reply was she's not up to it, but Patch would be up for anything especially if the W word is mentioned.

[The Bow Street Runners]

I have half done it in 24 hrs. Managed to get two of our team up and down all three in under 24hrs, and about 6 others did all three but not within the 24.

 

I ******** both my big toes coming down Nevis so dipped out of Scafel. Managed Snowden up and down in 4 hrs at the end though.

Couple of tips though. Head torch for Scafel a la Alpha Quest Y and make sure your walking boots have enough toe room when descending. Better still if the weather is dry wear the open toed Teva's or similar..wish I had!

Make also sure you have a decent car and someone dedicated to do the driving.

And find a decent hotel in Fort William to stay in overnight.

Edited April 8, 2006 by The Bow Street Runners

[+Stuey]

And Stuey, as everyone knows, is in exceptional condition. QED.

 

haha, well... not any more actually

 

Seriously though, 6 months of training, between 20 and 40 miles walking every other weekend, and it can be easy

[+Wadders]

Been ther and done that, last year over three days, started at Snowdon and then Scaffell then Ben, did a bit of training, not a lot.

Fantastic to have done it though.

 

Good luck.

 

Wadders

[+pieces_of_8]

Did it a few years ago....great fun BUT you ideally need a dedicated driver.

Started at Ben Nevis finish at Snowdon

 

timings approx (when i remembered to press lap)

 

Started at the Loch at 03:50

Started Ben Nevis at 04:00

Reached the summit at 06:23

Back to the base 08:20

(total climb 4hrs 20min....total elapsed 4hrs 30min)

 

Drive to Scafell Pike 5hrs 25min (total elapse 9hrs 55min)

Started Scafell at 13:50

Reached the summit at 15:40

Back to base 17:03

(total climb 3hrs 13min....total elapse 13hrs 09min)

 

Drive to Snowdon 4hrs 23min (total elapse 17hrs 32min)

Started Snowdon at 21:30

Reached the summit at 23:08

Reached the base at 00:50

(total climb 3hrs 20min....total elapse 20hrs 57min)

 

Drive to Caernarvon 17min

Challenge finished at 01:07

 

Total challenge time 21hrs 14min 56sec (actual)

total climbing time 10hrs 38min

total altitude climbed 10010ft

 

All in all a good experience BUT you're at the mercy of the traffic (and weather) regards doing it within the 24hrs.

 

Mart

[davester]

Depending on dates I'd be up for it. Having climbed all three peaks before I would say that the only difficult one for an above fitness person is Ben Nevis.

[Helen in Mustardland]

Count me in, depending on dates.

[+rutson]

So, if we promise to bring a whole box of dates, will you come?

[The Bow Street Runners]

Did anybody mention the 4 peaks in 48hours?

[SandyGarrity]

I better get my bug out there - It's first challange is the 3 Peaks!

[+Simply Paul]

This link may be useful.

 

Hijack: If, like me, you've already done Ben Nevis and Snowdon, my Scafell Pike climb event on August the 12th may be of interest.

[SandyGarrity]

August the 12th

 

Sorry Paul my daughters birthday so we will be up to our eyes in ice cream and jelly (she is 4)

[+Simply Paul]

Bring her and the jelly and ice-cream along! On second thoughts... Have a fun day. Doesn't time fly when they're little, eh?