So, I'm back from a weekend completing the 3 Peaks challenge, I'm sat back at my desk at work trying not to stand up very often. Due to the problem standing, and once up, walking. Thighs are a touch stiff today!
We completed the 3 peaks in around 27hrs, so just over the 24hr mark, but we like to use the excuse of bad weather (80mph winds up snow topped Ben Nevis - this might be an exaggeration, but it felt like it was about that). As you can see we also completed Scafell Pike (Lake District) during the night in thick cloud, and finished with Snowdon, where we were blessed with beautiful weather.
I'm pretty certain this will be the last time I do this, but even now, people have mentioned doing it next year, and the temptation will always be there..... I may take the train up Snowdon next time though.
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Here, you can really see the lack of visibility up Ben Nevis.
We also endured what we believe we 80mph winds.
During the last mile, we had to frequently
stop and crouch right down until the winds passed. |
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| Summit of Ben Nevis |
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| Base of Scafell Pike |
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| Night walkers! |
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| 6 of us took part (plus 1 driver, who we couldn't do it without) |
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| Just 3 of us left! |
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| View from the top of Snowdon |
Nick, you guys are crazy, but what you did was really cool. It looked like you have a lot of fun. I wish I could join you sometime, ( not really, the pictures are just fine). Talk to you soon, maybe skype. Tom
ReplyDeleteThanks very much! I am suffering now, but all worth it! Yes, Skype soon.
ReplyDeleteWell done you! One climb is enough for me these days but three on the trot... that's just madness!!!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! True madness, thanks!
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