National 3 Peaks 24hr Challenge

Having just led two fantastic team challenges around the National 3 Peaks in under 24hrs I would like to congratulate all those participants who made both weekends such a fantastic and rewarding experience. I am sure that you are all 'made up' with your super-human accomplishment and rightfully exercising your bragging rights to all you may corner.

For those of you interested in attempting the National 3 Peaks - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not doubt your abilities or let your ambitions become clouded. The 3 Peaks are achievable by all participants with average fitness and a positive outlook on life, coupled with some solid training and suitable clothing and equipment.

This is not to say that the challenge is easy...far from it! but that's what makes success far more rewarding and satisfying. At some stage during every 3 Peaks challenge someone will doubt their ability to continue and think that they are the weakest link, the un-fittest, the most tired or simply believe that they are never going to make it. - Forget all of these doubts for everyone will struggle at some stage, believe me! The racing snakes tend to suffer on Snowdon by setting off too fast on Ben Nevis, the 'not so fit' tend to struggle on Ben Nevis because its a shock to the system but find their pace on Scafell, and most generally tend to struggle on Scafell due to its long approach but find Snowdon refreshes their determination once the two 'biggies' are in the bag.

If you are interested in achieving the National 3 Peaks in 2011/12 please contact Imp Adventures (www.impadventures.com) info@impadventures.com and sign up for our next 3 Peaks challenge, alternatively if you have got at lease 8 other candidates please contact us with your prefered dates and let Imp Adventures customise a challenge around your needs.

The Challenge:

We will ascend Ben Nevis 1344m (4409ft) in hopefully 5hrs

Scafell Pike 948m (3209ft) in approx 5.30hrs and

Snowdon 1085m (3560ft) in approx 4hrs

450 miles of driving and 44kms (27 miles) of walking including 2900m (9800ft) of ascent.

Cost - £250 - including all transport during the challenge including professional drivers in comfortable coaches, accommodation including bedding in comfortable bunk-house with restaurant and bar attached. Breakfasts x 2, professional, qualified mountain guides throughout who are first aid current and experienced in the challenge requirements.