You can now enter and book an event online..!

4-5 September 2010: Die Hard Trilogy Three Peaks Challenge
Teams of 4-6 walkers plus 2 drivers attempt the national Three Peaks Challenge. Team places still available.
More Information - Enter Online

19 February 2011: Winter in the Yorkshire Three Peaks
Individuals are invited to walk with our guides around the Yorkshire Challenge route. Breakfast and bunkhouse included.
More Information - Enter Online

26-27 March 2011: Three Peaks Training at Wasdale
Navigation, planning and safety with our experienced guides, night ascent of Scafell Pike on Saturday, or daytime ascent on Sunday.
More Information - Enter Online

16 April 2011: Early Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Open to both individuals and teams of 4 walkers, we challenge you to complete the 24.5 mile circuit (with our support)..!
More Information - Enter Online

7-8 May 2011: Spring Stroller Three Peaks Challenge
This hugely popular national Three Peaks is open to all teams of 4-6 walkers plus 2 drivers. Strictly limited to 15 teams via online entries.
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Merseyventure announce the dates for the popular "Spring Stroller Three Peaks Challenge" in 2011.

And, the dates are: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2011. Open to teams of 4-6 walkers (with two drivers who won't be walking), teams will register at the Alexandra Hotel in Fort William on Saturday morning, before a Safety Event Briefing at the hotel at noon. Here teams will be issued with safety information packs, driving routes, walking routes and maps, vehicle ID signs, VHF radios, team leader event bibs, emergency group shelters, weather reports, etc., before moving to the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre to start their challenge.

The challenge will end some 24 hours later at the Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis, where teams completing the challenge will recieve medals and certificates, and can enjoy a buffet at the award ceremony.

Team places are limited on this event, and for 2011 we are only accepting online entries. You can secure your team slot with a deposit of just £149 by clicking the following link:

Spring Stroller Three Peaks Challenge - Online Entries

Good luck..!
 
 
Apart from our Three Peaks Challenge information group on Facebook - we also have a Merseyventure Group.

Drop in and see what we've been up to, and what we've got planned:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liverpool/Merseyventure/45795213989
 
 
We have set up a Three Peaks Challenge Facebook Group at  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=11016265439

Here you can find lots of Q&A's from other 3 Peaks Challengers, both for the national event and the Yorkshire Challenge.

Come along and say hello..!

Richie..
 
 
Another common question - what should we eat on our Three Peaks Challenge?

Well, what you eat before your challenge can be just as important as what you eat DURING the challenge, so it's a good idea to have some pasta or similar the night before, then a good breakfast or lunch before you start. Don't drink too much the previous evening (as this will just dehydrate you) and start drinking energy / isotonic drinks a few hours before you start.

Assuming you have plenty of fuel and liquid in your body before you begin, then it's a case of trying to keep these levels topped up at regular intervals during your challenge, rather than just relying on one or two larger 'meals' during the event.

Little and often is most important, for food and liquid.

Whilst on the mountain you don't want to stop to have 15 minutes for something to eat, you don't have time. You need lots of small tasty munchies that are nice to eat, and can easily be carried in your pockets. Fun size chocolate bars, fruit, nuts, crisps, opal fruits, M&M's, etc. Some people like Babybelle cheeses or mini Pepparami type things too. Always keep some butties in your rucksac just in case you do have to stop for a while.

Drinks wise you should carry water, energy drink, isotonic drink or a 50/50 water/fruit juice mix. Ensure you carry enough to suit weather conditions and temerature.

When you arrive back at your vehicle, you may be hungry but have no real appetite..! This is where something hot and tasty comes in. Some people like a bowl of soup with crusty bread, chilli and cheese, or a small bowl of pasta. Your support team/driver should sort this for you to save time.

Remember, if you can eat it in the vehicle whilst travelling, it will save you even more time.

We often use army 24 hour ration packs, which have pre-cooked meals that just require heating in hot water for a few minutes (or can be eaten cold if desparate). These are sometimes sold in walking shops as Wayfayer foods, in the silver foil packet - http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr409.html

Any other ideas?
 
 
Merseyventure: Provisional 2010 Events

We aim to offer a programme of events which will appeal to all of our previous clients, and of course - to new, private, corporate and charity groups, and individuals. We have kept our prices as low as possible, and hope you will find an event of interest below:

(Please note all dates and prices are still provisional at this time...)

20-21 February 2010: Winter Skills Course - Fort William

27-28 February 2010: Winter Skills Course - Fort William

6-7 March 2010: Winter Three Peaks Challenge

13-14 March 2010: Winter Three Peaks Challenge

27-28 March 2010: Snowdon Training Days - Llanberis

2-5 April 2010: Ben Nevis Training Days - Fort William

10-11 April 2010: Scafell Pike Training Days - Wasdale

17 April 2010: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

24-25 April 2010: Open Bus Three Peaks Challenge

1-3 May 2010: 48 Hour Adventure Challenge - TBC

8-9 May 2010: Spring Stroller Three Peaks Challenge

15 May 2010: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

22-23 May 2010: Open Bus Three Peaks Challenge

12-13 June 2010: Open Bus Three Peaks Challenge

19 June 2010: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

25-26 June 2010: Corporate Three Peaks Challenge

10-11 July 2010: Open Bus Three Peaks Challenge

17 July 2010: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

24-25 July 2010: Open Bus Three Peaks Challenge

14 August 2010: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

21-22 August 2010: Open Bus Three Peaks Challenge

4-5 September 2010: Die Hard Trilogy Three Peaks Challenge

11-19 September 2010: West Highland Way Challenge

25-26 September 2010: Open Bus Three Peaks Challenge


Prices:

Winter Skills Course - £120 per person

Winter Three Peaks - £499 per person

Snowdon Training Days - from £35 per person

Ben Nevis Training Days - from £50 per person

Scafell Pike Training Days - from £35 per person

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge - £120 per team of four

Open Bus Challenge - £329 per person

Spring Stroller - £849 per team

Corporate Team Challenge - £1100 per team

Die Hard Trilogy - £849 per team

West Highland Way - £699 per person


These are by far the best prices you will find anywhere, and our customer satisfaction is second to none. Some events include accommodation, transport and food - others do not. Please see event information when available to see what is, and what is not, included.

To pre-book any of these events (all 2009 events were over-booked) please email richie@merseyventure.com for further details.
 
 
Sorry for the lack of postings yet again...

Merseyventure staff have been extremely busy over the last few months with challenges, adventures and training courses. Two very popular events were the Open Bus Three Peaks Challenges in July.

 Both fully subscribed (well, actually over subscribed), 28 walkers attempted the 3 Peaks Challenge of climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours. Not an easy proposition.

We only had two retirements, and everyone else completed the entire challenge. Great feedback, and well done to our mountain guides and drivers who recieved lots of praise.

Youtube video below from the second challenge - well done guys..!

2010 provisional dates to be announced soon... :-)  Richie..