Registration done, nerves kicking in!

I recently went for dinner with a friend of mine, Tara and whilst we were enjoying our decadent meal she mentioned that she had signed up to complete the three peaks challenge with friends Debbie and Shelley. Together they were planning on climbing 3 mountains within 24 hours. I could blame the wine but I was certainly interested in this escapade and it didn’t take long for Tara to convince me to get involved.

I’ve never been one to shy away from a challenge but the thought of this is pretty terrifying…

The three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours?!! Ludicrous! I will definitely give it a go.

Mind kindly explains in its challenge guide:-

‘The group begins with a morning ascent of Ben Nevis (1,344m) before transferring to the Lake District and climbing Scafell Pike (978m) through the night with only your head torch for light. You’ll then have an early morning ascent of your final mountain, Snowdon (1,085m) to complete the challenge and finish with a celebratory breakfast’

Scrap the breakfast; I think I will be needing a crisp beer in celebration instead!

I mention Mind, because that is the charity we shall be completing this for, all proceeds going directly to them. Mental health is a subject close to my heart, as I have close family that suffers and the stigma that is often attached is unfair and unnecessary.

1 in 4 will experience a mental health problem in any given year

Mind  provides information and advice when needed, to those who are dealing with mental health issues and those who are directly or indirectly affected by them. Sometimes all you need to do is talk to someone, to receive honest advice and they operate help lines that facilitate legal advice and  someone on the end of a phone to just talk if you call their infoline. Plenty more information is available on their site, and I will cover more in further posts.

‘A few words can make a big difference’ To someone’s life, decisions, relationships or even to convince them to do something worthwhile.

So wish me luck and donate here if you can.

I shall keep you posted as events unfurl.

Alice x