Three Peaks Challenge
Die Hard Trilogy: 3rd-4th September 2011
The 'Die Hard Trilogy' Three Peaks Challenge traditionally attracts more experienced teams who've had the opportunity to spend the summer training and getting mountain fit. Less experienced teams are very welcome, but should note this event has less daylight hours than our June events, and even though challenges run until late October, if you are unsure of your fitness or ability then please consider our 2011 'Spring Stroller' event which has more relaxed timings.
Daylight hours are much shorter on this challenge than our challenge events in June, and teams should be experienced at navigation in the dark. Teams, as ever, are expected to carry safety equipment as detailed in our 'Required Kit List', and should be prepared for less settled weather conditions at this time of year. Teams are encouraged to attend our Wasdale & Scafell Pike training event held in March, April and May 2011 - see the links to the left for more details.
Just £149 deposit to secure your team place on this challenge..!
Event Information.
TEAM SIZE: 4-6 walkers + 2 drivers
ENTRY LIMIT: 15 teams
DEPOSIT: £149
TOTAL ENTRY COST: £749 per team
FUNDRAISING: Not required
REGISTRATION: Fort William, Scotland - Saturday morning.
START: Glen Nevis Visitor Centre - from aprox 2pm
FINISH: Llanberis, Snowdonia.
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ENTRIES NOW OPEN - Updates and event news will appear here.
We are trialling a new online entries system. Please bear with us as this system has had some teething problems..! Team entries updated below.
ENTER ONLINE HERE.
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Event Itinerary.
REGISTRATION: All teams must register team members before the event. Registration will be open Saturday 3rd September in the morning. All team members must attend.
EVENT BRIEFING: The Team Leader and Lead Driver must attend the Event Safety Briefing at aprox noon on Saturday 3rd September. This will be at the Registration venue, and will last aprox 45 minutes.
EVENT START: Teams will start from 2pm at 5 minute intervals, from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. After completing Ben Nevis, teams will drive to Wasdale to climb Scafell Pike. Teams will then travel to Llanberis to climb Snowdon.
EVENT FINISH: Team times stop when the team reaches the base of the final mountain, Snowdon, at Llanberis. A hard copy of times will be given to teams.
AWARDS: Teams will be awarded certificates and medals at the finish. A cold buffet will be available.
What to expect before you start...
After we receive your Entry Form and Entry Fee, we will acknowledge receipt via email, stating if your team has secured a place in the event. Entry downloads will be disabled once the entry limit is reached, but some people still send entries after this time.
Shortly after your entry is confirmed by email, you will recieve an initial information pack through the post. This includes a Beacon Map & Guide Set - the mountain routes you will be using on the challenge - a Fitness Training Programme, a Kit List, an Event Itinerary and other useful planning information.
Planning support is available via our forum, and also directly via email. Two weeks before the event date you will receive a final information email which details the fine details required for registration, and any changes or updates. My direct email is richie@merseyventure.com
We recommend all teams stay in Fort William the night before the challenge. You must visit Registration on Saturday morning, register each team member, get the latest information, talk to mountain leaders and organisers, collect your final information pack and read through it whilst enjoying some Scottish hospitality... This also includes event ID numbers for your vehicle, etc.
Registration will be open during the morning on Saturday., and exact times and locations will be confirmed in the information email before the challenge.
On Saturday, your Team Leader and Lead Driver MUST attend the Event Safety Briefing. This will last around 45 minutes, and is where you will get all of the latest event information, and get to use the safety equipment. We will also distribute the event safety equipment, including handheld VHF Radios, emergency group shelters, cookers & fuel, team leader race bibs, Sport Ident dibbers, etc.
Each team will have a slightly different start time, and should arrive at the start 15 minutes before this start time. The start will not be more than 10 minutes away from the registration venue. On arrival, we will give you a final, final, safety briefing, do a team kit check, check VHF radios, clear any old information on your Sport Ident dibber, then get some team photo's - then. 3... 2... 1... GO!
Die Hard Trilogy 2010 Start List:
Online entries for 2010 opened 21st March 2010 - Entry for the 2011 event is now OPEN - CLICK HERE...
Team 1: The Mountain Ears
Team 2: The Boatmen
Team 3: Devon Dumplings
Team 4: Vita Nova Rovers
Team 5: Purbeck Plodders
Team 6: Focus 1
Team 7: Focus 2
Team 8: Focus 3
Team 9: Swan Sisters
Team 10: Team King
