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As an addition or alternative to the regular Three Peaks Trial we're creating an event for those who'd like to do a Great Challenge between Three Peaks Trials. This will involve climbing three designated mountains, one each in Wales, England and Scotland. Certificates and a wooden medal will be awarded to those completing (Bronze for one peak, Silver for two peaks and Gold for three peaks) . The three peaks chosen for 2023 by the organizing committee are:
Wales ‐ Elidir Fawr
England ‐ Skiddaw
Scotland ‐ Either Merrick Or Ben Nevis
Other details:
The peaks can be completed at any time and in any order from 1st April up to 31st October 2023.
To prove a 'summit bagged' a 'selfie' must be emailed to the organisers of a selfie of the walkers at the trig point with enough background details to prove the location.
Suggested walk routes will be emailed to entrants.
50% of entry fees will go to Longtown Mountain Rescue Team 50% will go to 'green' charities to offset the fuel used by walkers in travelling to the peaks and Walkers are also welcome to use the event to raise funds for a charity of their choice.
Those successfully completing one peak will get a '3PT Great Challenge Bronze; certificate, or a '3PT Great Challenge Silver certificate for two peaks and a '3PT Great Challenge Gold certificate for three peaks.
Entry fee includes: Pack of suggested walking routes; Route Card; Walk Risk Assessment Form; Certificate; wooden medal displaying the list of mountains summited.
IRON ROUTE: Also those entering both the traditional Three Peaks Trial Gold Route and the three summits of the 3PT Great Challenge will have completed the Three Peaks Trial Iron Route. SAFETY: To ensure safety:
The walks to the summits are only to be done in daylight.
Prior to each walk each entrant must email information to threepeakstrial@gmail.com on their proposed routes together with the date and start time of their walks.
Walkers must carry a mobile phone.
Walkers must carry the kit shown on http://threepeakstrial.co.uk/Equipment.htm also email confirmation that they will do this.
Walks must be done in minimum groups of three people. (Please note that for members of Cardiff Outdoor Group then this rule is amended to a minimum of two people provided both are COG members).
Walkers must have Ordnance Survey Map reading skills and know how to navigate using a compass.
Walkers will be issued with information on how to complete a walk risk assessment. Prior to undertaking a walk up one of the mountains, walkers must submit a risk assessment of their chosen route.
At the end of their walk each entrant must phone or text 07429966593 to advise they have completed.
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