The 15 Peaks Challenge

It is finished

2006-07-05T10:43:00.000+01:00

well it is a few weeks back but we do need to celebrate the success of all the teams. All teams participating for Hope House completed.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Photos courtesy of Phil Rogers and Simon Kirby

Phew what a scorcher!

2006-06-14T17:43:00.000+01:00

Saturday can't come soon enough, even with the warmer weather that's predicted. We had a great time walking the Glyders less than two weeks ago in the clearest conditions any of us had seen there.

We got to Tryfan just after midday and it was rather hot with the midday sun beating down on the rocks, we still had time for a team photo though.

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As someone else might say "Bring it on!"

nearly there

2006-06-05T10:19:00.000+01:00

less than 2 weeks before the challenge now. All participants should have received their booklets by now and hopefully are well on their way to great amounts of sponsorship.
All the best everyone for the last days of training.

Now only five weeks to gos

2006-05-16T17:51:00.000+01:00

Things are now getting exciting it's now 5 weeks and counting I hope everyone is ready and I can't wait to get going

7 weeks and counting

2006-05-01T21:17:00.000+01:00

well there are not many weeks to go and the different teams have been enjoying the training in the Snowdonia National Park. It seems as if there are going to be a few more smiling faces this year as people have used their preparation time more wisely, so there is less of a bravado around the teams and more of a steely determination for folk to do their best.
This week sees the teams being finalised and so we will know if all 19 walkers are taking part or not. It promises to be exciting.
The photo on the left shows one of the teams a part way up Crib Goch and enjoying the view. I am sure more photos will be forthcoming.

latest news

2006-04-26T22:32:00.000+01:00

well it looks like we have 19 walkers in the challenge this year. The different teams have all spent their hours in Snowdonia and are into the last 7 weeks of training. It looks as if we may have more completing than last year if the training is anything to go by.
We are putting different links on the sidebar for different walkers sponsorship pages, please give generously.

Latest News

2006-03-22T11:36:00.000Z

So far we have 3 teams with a possible fourth entering this years event. We are awaiting confirmation from all participants but it seems like there are 16 people interested although not all are convinced of their own mental and physical ability to complete.
The Just Giving website has the event ready so those who wish to start sponsorship may do so as they are able. If individuals pass on their link we will attach to the sidebar here. We are also considering a main page so that those who know several walkers may offer a fixed sum to the teams. More info on that in due course.
As a reminder - all participants need to raise a minimum of £200 to Hope House so that our costs are covered.
Hope training is going well - 3 months and counting!

training in earnest

2006-03-01T16:34:00.000Z

has been good to hear that we have the making of at least 3 teams for this years event. Last weekend there was a team in Snowdonia practicing their route and another team nearer to home working on their team building.

It may come as a surprise to the teams but there are not that many weeks before the event proper so the training should be well and truly underway. how is your training going?

If you are still interested in getting involved then please contact the office at Hope House and we will help you get involved.

Undecided

2006-01-09T17:43:00.000Z

Still trying to work out whether my ageing body can handle another attempt, had a very good time trying to work that out last weekend though.

Phil

2005 into 2006

2005-11-09T14:19:00.000Z

well in 2005 we saw one team complete and receive their awards. It was a terrific display by all concerned and one that has helped support Hope House in financial terms. We have seen provision of new materials for all our projects and the employment of a part time worker thanks to the efforts of the whole team.

2006 sees the 15 peaks happening again (16-18th June) and we are looking for teams to walk in aid of Hope House. If you are interested then please get in touch and we will provide a welcome pack.

If you would like to donate then please use the side bar link.

sponsoring the walkers

2005-05-25T10:34:00.000+01:00

the walkers for this trek are developing their respective webpages and you can find their links on the sidebar. It may be that you love them all and are not sure which team member to sponsor, in which case you can make a donation here.

All the best to all the walkers - you are appreciated!

The Glyders

2005-05-14T22:56:00.000+01:00

We (Trev & Phil) managed to make it from Elidir Fawr to Tryfan, though not without some pain. The climb up to Elidir Fawr was a real slog but worth the effort, just as we reached the ridge the cloud lifted and we could see the whole of Ynys Mon (Anglesea to all you Angles) .

The walk between Glyder Fach and Fawr was pretty unreal, lunar at times.

The descent from Glyder Fach and the climb to Tryfan was the bigest challenge of the day.

More photos, including some panoramic shots here.

Half way up Elidir Fawr

2005-04-18T09:07:00.000+01:00

Half way up Elidir Fawr
Originally uploaded by Kirbs1.

At this stage conditions seemed quite tough, but they got worse. The near white out at the top forced us down after just one mountain not the intended 5, still we learnt alot about the mountains.

Next Week's Hike

2005-04-08T16:57:00.000+01:00

Idwal Cottage is booked, sadly no bar at this YHA so we might have to provide our own. The intention is that on Friday we will achieve the middle section of the 15 Peaks which is the 5 mountains Elidr Fawr, Y Garn, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach and Tryfan. Part of the walk is described here. Let's hope the weather is good.

Best walk in a while

2005-03-26T19:33:00.000Z

Last Friday was easily the most enjoyable walk I've done in some time, it was only while walking the route that I realised how essential walking the whole route in preparation for the Summer was. Equally valuable (and possibly more painful than the walking aches) was learning who the chief snorers were!

A few more photos from last weeks walk.

A cool view looking down from Y Garn.

Heading to the Hills Again

2005-03-24T10:42:00.000Z

Well we've been bitten by the bug and are heading to the hills for another training expedition on 14th April. I've booked a room at the Idwal Cottage hostel and we're hoping to complete the second part of the challenge which will cover five peaks ending with Tryfan. Any more takers?

The Challenge Begins

2005-03-21T21:08:00.000Z

Mike, Phil, Rex and I headed for the hills on Thursday at 4pm. We arrived at a very foggy Pen-y-Pass youth hostel at about 10pm. Fortunately the bar was open and we enjoyed a pint before bunking down for the night. On Friday morning there was mist in the air as we headed up Crib Goch and towards Snowdon. Snowdon via Crib Goch is not for the fainted hearted. After a challenging but enjoyable climb to the summit came the ridge with a sheer drop on one side and a fairly scarey drop on the other. As I crawled along the ridge on all fours very slowly and not very bravely a dog walked past me and gave me a very disdainful sideways look his owner strolled past looking equally condescending. While I still can't work out what they were walking on it did give me greater confidence to get to the other side. We continued on throught the mist to the summit of Snowdon where the view was at it's usual two foot into the mist. We headed down the Llanberis pass did a bit of cross country path finding and then headed back to the hostel. It was a good test of our equipment and various muscles that haven't been used for a while. The day finished with a fine curry in Bangor and a very early night. It was gutting to leave Snowdonia early on Saturday when there wasn't a cloud in the sky and a very good days walking could have taken place. We'll be back soon for another training session, but for a first one it was very good.