Welsh 3000s 24hr Challenge

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The Welsh 3000s Challenge is the ultimate 24-hour mountain challenge, ascending all of Wales' 15 peaks over 3,000ft, with over 4,200 metres of ascent across 46 brutal kilometres! We begin at the crack of dawn with an early early ascent & traverse of Crib Goch - a classic, exposed Grade 1 scramble - en route to the summit of Snowdon, before traversing the rocky Glyderau and remote Carneddau ranges in a seriously arduous but ultimately exhilarating mountain adventure.

Taking on the Welsh 3000s challenge requires a very high level of fitness, mental toughness and bags of determination. The stunning views and varied terrain all add to the enjoyment.

Dates & Prices

This is your opportunity to join a group (maximum of 12 people) on the UK's toughest 24 hour mountain challenge, guided by experienced Mountain Leaders. We run open events in the summer from late April to early September. Individuals or groups are welcome to join us. You can view available dates on the dropdown below, then select your ticket type.

Self-funding £225: You have two options:

• Make full payment of £225 (option 1)
• Pay a non-refundable deposit of £75 & pay your balance 60 days before the event (option 2)

Fundraising: Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £75 & choose to raise a minimum of £250 for our social mission and set up a fundraising page on our site (option 3)

Once you've booked, you'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your booking and you'll receive a second email requiring you to complete our online UK Trip Booking & Medical Declaration Form, which must be completed by each participant before we can confirm your place. You'll also need to read and agree to our Participation Agreement & you'll be asked to sign to confirm this when you submit your medical details.

Participation Agreement 

After we confirm your booking we'll send you full joining instructions, a training plan and a kit list. We can also provide advice on local accommodation and other activities.

Grade

EXTREME - the Welsh 3000s is the hardest mountain challenge that we offer. Serious training & preparation is required. The route crosses Grade 1 scrambling ground on Crib Goch and Tryfan, however bypass options are available.

Fundraise for us

Fundraising for us can make your bucket list adventure much more achieveable & make your dreams come true! With this option, you pay your non-refundable registration fee of £75 when booking 'Option 3 - Fundraising' from the options above to reserve your place. You're pledging to raise £250 for our social projects and this option means the balance of your adventure challenge cost is met through this minimum sponsorship.

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Where & when does it start?

Our meeting time is 03.40am. The event starts at Pen-y-Pass car park at the foot of Snowdon.

Postcode:        LL55 4NU

What3words:  ///radiates.worker.steadily

Please note the car park must be pre-booked on JustPark

Route Map & Altitude Profile

You can view a fly-through of the whole route by clicking on the aeroplane icon on the bottom-left of the map below.

Itinerary

Time	Activity
3:40	Meet guide/s at our Pen-y-Pass start point
4:00	Start the Welsh 3000s with an ascent & traverse of Crib Goch
5:25	Crib Goch summit (923 m / 3,028 ft)
6:30	Garnedd Ugain / Crib y Ddysgl summit (1,065 m / 3,494 ft)
6:50	Snowdon summit (1,085 m / 3,560 ft)
8:15	Arrive into Nant Peris to meet support vehicle & refuel
8:45	Depart Nant Peris for ascent of Elidir Fawr
10:15	Elidir Fawr summit (924 m / 3,031 ft)
11:30	Y Garn summit (947 / 3,106 ft)
12:40	Glyder Fawr summit (1,001 m / 3,284 ft)
13:15	Glyder Fach summit (994 m / 3,261 ft)
14:30	Tryfan summit (918 m / 3,011 ft)
15:45	Arrive into Ogwen valley to meet support vehicle & refuel
16:00	Depart Ogwen valley
17:30	Pen yr ole Wen summit (978 m / 3,028 ft)
17:50	Carnedd Dafydd summit (1,044 m / 3,425 ft)
19:35	Yr Elen summit (962 m / 3,156 ft)
20:00	Carnedd Llewelyn summit (1,064 m / 3,490 ft)
20:30	Foel Grach summit (976 m / 3,202 ft)
20:45	Carnedd Gwenlian summit (926 m / 3,038 ft)
21:15	Foel Fras summit  and the Welsh 3000s challenge is complete (942 m / 3,090 ft)
22:55	The descent from Foel Fras summit to your transport will take approximately 1hr 40mins

Is it suitable for me?

The Welsh 3000s Challenge requires a high level of mountain fitness, determination & mental toughness; you must be able to walk for up to 24 hours over mountainous terrain. The route crosses Crib Goch, an airy & exposed scramble so a good head for heights is essential.

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Weather & terrain

The weather in the Welsh mountains is prone to change rapidly - it's essential that you're prepared & equipped for a range of mountain weather conditions including rain, wind and heat. Your safety and wellbeing is our top priority at all times & our Leaders have sole authority to modify the itinerary at any time before & during the event if weather or ground conditions are unsafe. In these circumstances, we'll make alternative arrangements to maintain the integrity of the event itinerary. For example, we won't cross Crib Goch in high winds but can ascend Snowdon via the Pyg Track instead.

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What’s included? Mountain Leaders on a 1:4 ratio on Crib Goch & a 1:10 ratio on all other peaks Live GPS tracking & shareable links for family/friends Access to our Vamoos Travel app storing all event information 20% discount on Water-to-Go bottles 25% discount on Uphill Athlete training plans Digital finisher badge for all finishers within 24 hours Access to our inspirational 'Follow Your Dreams' Everest webinar

What’s Excluded?  Accommodation (but we can provide discounted accommodation for up to 10 people at Vale View Luxury BnB at extra cost) Transport to/from your accommodation to our event meet point & end point Personal Food & Drink Parking Charges

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Safety

Your safety is our top priority. Our activities are fully risk assessed and we hold Public Liability Insurance via Lockton LLP. Our leaders carry a mountain first aid kit, an emergency shelter, a fully charged mobile phone & spare battery, spare warm clothing & emergency food and we have two-way radio contact with all of our guides during the event.

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