Three Peaks Challenge in the Winter...
this is a REAL challenge..!
Snow and Ice..!
Have you previously completed the Three Peaks Challenge, but perhaps now want an even harder challenge? Merseyventure offer the ultimate in 3 Peaks events: the Winter Challenge!
This event is staged over 3 days, and each climb may take up to some 8 hours to complete. Our highly experienced winter mountain guides will teach you the winter basics, and safety items including crampons, ice axes, helmets, etc., are provided.
Although no previous winter experience is required, you will need your own winter boots which accept crampons, as well as a good standard of suitable winter walking clothing. You will also need a good level of fitness, and bags of enthusiasm and determination..!
Each group of winter walkers will be between 4 to 6 people, and the cost is £499 each, which includes loan of equipment, guides, twin room B&B accommodation (3 nights), local transfers and transport throughout the challenge.
More details will be available here soon, but the dates for 2010 are now confirmed as:
WINTER SKILLS COURSE - Ideal for anyone considering serious winter walking, and good training for those wishing to attempt the Winter Three Peaks Challenge. Based in the Killin area of Scotland. 1 day course, no accommodation provided.
COST - £120 per person.
DATES - February 20, 21, 27, 28.
WINTER THREE PEAKS - The main event... Groups strictly limited to only 6 walkers, so book early..! Details as above, meet in Fort William 10am on Day 1. Transport from Glasgow Airport will be available at no extra cost on the previous evening (accommodation before the challenge not included).
COST - £499 per person.
DATES - March 5-7, March 12-14.
To register an interest, please email richie@merseyventure.com
This event is staged over 3 days, and each climb may take up to some 8 hours to complete. Our highly experienced winter mountain guides will teach you the winter basics, and safety items including crampons, ice axes, helmets, etc., are provided.
Although no previous winter experience is required, you will need your own winter boots which accept crampons, as well as a good standard of suitable winter walking clothing. You will also need a good level of fitness, and bags of enthusiasm and determination..!
Each group of winter walkers will be between 4 to 6 people, and the cost is £499 each, which includes loan of equipment, guides, twin room B&B accommodation (3 nights), local transfers and transport throughout the challenge.
More details will be available here soon, but the dates for 2010 are now confirmed as:
WINTER SKILLS COURSE - Ideal for anyone considering serious winter walking, and good training for those wishing to attempt the Winter Three Peaks Challenge. Based in the Killin area of Scotland. 1 day course, no accommodation provided.
COST - £120 per person.
DATES - February 20, 21, 27, 28.
WINTER THREE PEAKS - The main event... Groups strictly limited to only 6 walkers, so book early..! Details as above, meet in Fort William 10am on Day 1. Transport from Glasgow Airport will be available at no extra cost on the previous evening (accommodation before the challenge not included).
COST - £499 per person.
DATES - March 5-7, March 12-14.
To register an interest, please email richie@merseyventure.com