Sunday, 10 May 2009
Llanberis, North Wales
Running account of the 3 Peaks Challenge
by Andre Ravary
With both teams arriving at Snowden within 15 minutes of each other (Girls' team arriving at 1710), it was a quick equipment check, and onwards to the summit.
Leah's ankle felt okay, so she decided to give it a go. Mel is still out due to her "dodgy" knee.
The Boys' team left at around 1715, and the Girls' team left at 1725.
Dave King, the elite driver for the Boys' team has decided to give it a go as well...
More on this as the challenge develops...
A.
ps... photos will be added on Tuesday, when the dust settles... ¦;o)
1810 - Dave and Jon have returned. Dave had problems with borrowed footwear, and Jon was not feeling well enough to complete the trek up to the top.
2300 - The 3 Peaks Challenge is now over. The Boys' team completed Snowdon at 21:35, and the Girls' team crossed the finish line at 22:30.
Here are the final stats; Ben Nevis/Scafell Pike/Snowdon/Total Time:
Boys 4:43/5:42/4:23/24:48
Girls: 5:48/5:26/4:52/26:08
Andre Ravary
(Driver, Cook and Chief Bottle Washer)
Sunday 10 May 2009
3 Peaks Sunday Morning
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Seathwaite, Cumbria
Running account of the 3 Peaks Challenge
by Andre Ravary
Both Teams arrived at Scafell Pike, with the Boys' team arriving at 0515, and the Girls' team arriving one hour later (different start times).
The Girls' team went up as a threesome, as Mel gave it a miss due to her sore knee. They started the hike at 0647, returning at 1215. During the running finish, Leah has twisted her ankle. She got some prompt attention from the doctor, looks 50/50 right now.
The teams left Seathwaite around mid-day, with the Boys' team leaving at 1145, and the Girls' team leaving at 1245.
A.
Seathwaite, Cumbria
Running account of the 3 Peaks Challenge
by Andre Ravary
Both Teams arrived at Scafell Pike, with the Boys' team arriving at 0515, and the Girls' team arriving one hour later (different start times).
The Girls' team went up as a threesome, as Mel gave it a miss due to her sore knee. They started the hike at 0647, returning at 1215. During the running finish, Leah has twisted her ankle. She got some prompt attention from the doctor, looks 50/50 right now.
The teams left Seathwaite around mid-day, with the Boys' team leaving at 1145, and the Girls' team leaving at 1245.
A.
3 Peaks Saturday Afternoon/Evening
Saturday, 09 May 2009
Glen Nevis, Scotland
Running account of the 3 Peaks Challenge
by Andre Ravary
Well, the two teams have gone up.
They both returned in good spirits. The Girls' team finished at 2100h.
We left the Ben Nevis area at 2150 and arrived at the M6 services at 0300, with a hot shower and clean clothes.
Mel has hurt her knee, so Scafell Pike may be a miss.
A.
Glen Nevis, Scotland
Running account of the 3 Peaks Challenge
by Andre Ravary
Well, the two teams have gone up.
They both returned in good spirits. The Girls' team finished at 2100h.
We left the Ben Nevis area at 2150 and arrived at the M6 services at 0300, with a hot shower and clean clothes.
Mel has hurt her knee, so Scafell Pike may be a miss.
A.
Saturday 9 May 2009
3 Peaks, Saturday Morning
Saturday, 09 May 2009
Lochaber, Scotland.
Running account of the 3 Peaks Challenge
by Andre Ravary.
Well, it's 0730 and it's overcast and raining outside. The Hotel is warm, but the rest of the day looks wet and miserable.
The forecast is not helping, with rain/light rain for most of the day.
Right now, looking out the window, all the mountain peaks are in the clouds. It's about 5C and the rain is pelting the glass. More to come...
A.
Lochaber, Scotland.
Running account of the 3 Peaks Challenge
by Andre Ravary.
Well, it's 0730 and it's overcast and raining outside. The Hotel is warm, but the rest of the day looks wet and miserable.
The forecast is not helping, with rain/light rain for most of the day.
Right now, looking out the window, all the mountain peaks are in the clouds. It's about 5C and the rain is pelting the glass. More to come...
A.
Sunday 26 April 2009
Ditchling Beacon Event, 25 April 09
Last Practice Outing
Dichling Beacon
By Mel Lewis
The Team: Mel, Emma, Kelly, Leah, and guest appearances by Griffin and Will..JPG)
Last Girls Group Hike before the big Weekend!!!!
The sun was out, the sky, blue and a wind to chill you to the core! We returned to Ditchling Beacon for a final Group Hike before the big event.
Climbing up and down and up and down 6 or 7 times across the downs with some hairy moments zigzagging up avoiding HUGE.JPG)
mole hills and shuffling down on our backsides when we went off the beaten path.
6 1/2 hours later we reached the cars, exhausted but pleased with the day.
With just a few days to go we're pushing for all those last donations to flood in, so please log on to the Just Giving Website and donate.JPG)
generously.
Mel and the 3 Peaks Teams
Dichling Beacon
By Mel Lewis
The Team: Mel, Emma, Kelly, Leah, and guest appearances by Griffin and Will.
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Last Girls Group Hike before the big Weekend!!!!
The sun was out, the sky, blue and a wind to chill you to the core! We returned to Ditchling Beacon for a final Group Hike before the big event.
Climbing up and down and up and down 6 or 7 times across the downs with some hairy moments zigzagging up avoiding HUGE
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mole hills and shuffling down on our backsides when we went off the beaten path.6 1/2 hours later we reached the cars, exhausted but pleased with the day.
With just a few days to go we're pushing for all those last donations to flood in, so please log on to the Just Giving Website and donate
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generously.Mel and the 3 Peaks Teams
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