Ben Nevis Challenge

Conquer the UK’s Highest Mountain and take on the Ben Nevis Challenge. With breathtaking views over the Highlands and Western Isles the experience of standing on the roof of Britain will provide the memory of a lifetime!

Location:
Fort William, Scotland

Dates:
Friday 7 - Sunday 9 September 2012

Approximately eight hours’ walking over a steep gradient and uneven terrain.
(The ascent is likely to take at least five hours and the descent approximately three hours).

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Entry fee: £45 (non-refundable)
Required minimum sponsorship: £475

The Challenge

At 1,343 metres, (4,406 feet) Ben Nevis is Britain’s highest mountain, and rises from sea level two and a half miles south-east of Fort William.

Ben Nevis forms a horse-shoe shape ridge with Carn Mor Dearg, with the mighty Nevis dwarfing the latter (nineth highest). These two mountains are connected by a narrow ridge with a rocky crest, the Carn Mor Dearg arete.

On fine days the views from the summit are awe-inspiring, the most immediate being to the east, over Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag beyond. To the south beyond Glen Nevis lies the rocky ridge of the Mamores, and still further the mystical mountains of Glencoe.

Approximately eight hours’ walking is involved over a steep gradient and uneven terrain. The ascent is likely to take at least five hours and the descent approximately three hours.

Itinerary

Friday

Collection from Glasgow city centre
A Welcome briefing and kit inspection followed by an evening meal

Saturday

Breakfast and assembly in the hotel lobby
Transfer to Glen Nevis
Ascent of Ben Nevis
Transfer back to the hotel for a celebration presentation and a well deserved dinner

Sunday

Breakfast
Transfer back to Glasgow city centre

Includes

Two nights accommodation (in a guaranteed 2/3 star establishment) on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Packed lunch and bottled water.
Transfers from Glasgow to Fort William and return,
Transport during the trip
Fully qualified guides at all times.