The Welsh 3000s are the 15 mountains in Wales that have a height of 3000 feet or more. Geographically they fall within three ranges: The Snowdon Massif , The Glyderau, and The Carneddau. The total journey is 50km with nearly 4000m of ascent.
THE MOUNTAINS
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The Snowdon Massif 1. Snowdon, 3559ft (1085m) 2. Crib y Ddysgl, 3494ft 3. Crib Goch, 3028ft |
The Glyderau 4. Elidir Fawr, 3031ft 5. Y Garn, 3106ft 6. Glyder Fawr, 3284ft 7. Glyder Fach, 3261ft 8. Tryfan, 3011ft (918 m) |
The Carneddau 9. Pen yr Ole Wen, 3208ft 10. Carnedd Dafydd, 3425ft 11. Carnedd Llewelyn, 3490ft 12. Yr Elen, 3156ft 13. Foel Grach, 3202ft 14. Garnedd Uchaf, 3038ft 15. Foel-fras, 3090ft |
MAY 2021
We are offering the following open event options for the Welsh 3000s:
Included:
+ Full guiding by qualified and experienced mountain guides
+ Food & fluid during the challenge with strategically placed aid stations
+ Valley support vehicle available throughout
+ Transport to/from start/end point to Pen Y Pas/Llanberis
+ Comprehensive gear & training advice, professional nutrition strategy
+ Event photos
+ Over ten years experience of successful guiding on the Welsh 3000s
+ Special finishers memento
Accommodation not included.
+ Full guiding by qualified and experienced mountain guides
+ Food & fluid during the challenge with strategically placed aid stations
+ Valley support vehicle available throughout
+ Transport to/from start/end point to Pen Y Pas/Llanberis
+ Comprehensive gear & training advice, professional nutrition strategy
+ Event photos
+ Over ten years experience of successful guiding on the Welsh 3000s
+ Special finishers memento
Accommodation not included.
~ The elevation profile, you need to be hill fit! ~
We are also offering a 10 Peak Challenge (32km), a fabulous 1 day journey in itself, further details here.
The most common approach is going South to North (1st peak Snowdon), however we also offer a North to South route (last peak Snowdon). If you want to make a group enquiry (minimum 5) please get in touch - mike@weswimrun.org
To complete you will need to be hill fit and have a head for heights, particularly for the Crib Goch section:
IS IT FOR ME?
If you want a mountain challenge that will test your physical and mental resolve than you are in the right ball park. Some ridges are exposed with steep drops so a head for heights will be required. The ascents/descents are very strenuous so you will need to be "hill-fit". Note that it is far more strenuous and requires more stamina than the National 3 Peaks Challenge. It is also a great deal more rewarding than the 3 Peaks Challenge, and more environmentally friendly! We won't necessarily be running but we will be moving quickly over mountainous terrain with limited "rests".
DISTANCE & HEIGHT GAIN
The distance from the top of the first peak (Snowdon) to the last peak (Foel Fras) is around 38 km. Note with the walk-in to the first peak, and walk-out from the last peak added you should expect a total distance of 50km. The total height gain is just under 4000m.
WEATHER
Weather will happen. The impact that high winds, dense fog, persistent rain, cold, and heat can have on such a challenge is significant. In certain conditions it will take longer than planned, and in severe conditions we will re-sort to Plan B.
Billy leaving Snowdon behind, on his way to Crib Goch, May 2018
TESTIMONIALS
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"I wanted to say a very sincere and huge thanks for a brilliant challenge. It is a really tough day but I loved it!"
- Russell |
"I'd previously had two, independent failed attempts at the Welsh 3000s. Under Mike's guidance success was never in doubt, bloody hard though!"
- Ed |
"Mike and Steve went the extra mile to make the whole experience a thrilling, exhausting, superb weekend!"
- Paul |
Craig picks his way along Crib Goch
15 PEAKS in 15 HOURS
Most groups target sub 24 hours, but we also offer a 15 hour option for super hill-fit groups.
We use our extensive experience of multi-day adventure racing, leading groups in the mountains, and sports nutrition to help the team achieve a successful completion. With strategically placed feed stations, a valley support team, and the optimum route choice we maximise your chance of success in a quick time. But make no mistake, you will need to be fit.
If you can complete a regular half marathon in 1hr 40m or a marathon in 3hr 50m, that gives a good indicator of your fitness level. Of course this needs to be coupled with competent movement in mountainous terrain, hill-training, and an ability to preserver.
If you have a group (min 5) who are looking to hit a sub 15hr time please get in touch mike@weswimrun.org.
If you can complete a regular half marathon in 1hr 40m or a marathon in 3hr 50m, that gives a good indicator of your fitness level. Of course this needs to be coupled with competent movement in mountainous terrain, hill-training, and an ability to preserver.
If you have a group (min 5) who are looking to hit a sub 15hr time please get in touch mike@weswimrun.org.
GETTING HERE
Pen Y Pass marks the start of the challenge. Further details about our meet up will be sent after booking.
