Ben Nevis Challenge

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Event Details

When: 13 - 15 September 2013
Where: Fort William, Scotland
Distance: 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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Registration fee: £45 (non-refundable)
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £475

About the Ben Nevis 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 and driven to Fort William
• A Welcome briefing and kit inspection followed by an evening meal

Saturday

• After a hearty breakfast assemble in the hotel reception
• Transfer to Achintee, Glen Nevis
• Ascent of Ben Nevis - the route to the summit will follow the "tourist path"
• Transfer back to the hotel for a celebration presentation and a well deserved dinner

Sunday

• After breakfast, transfer back to Glasgow city centre

What's included

• Two nights accommodation 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

What's excluded

• Travel to/from Glasgow
• Gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks

Register your interest

How we will support you

All our participants will receive:

• A welcome pack full of fundraising tips to help you get started
• A free Epilepsy Action T-shirt Free training plans and kit list 
• Fundraising support and encouragement from our dedicated team
• Secure online sponsorship pages