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04 February 2020
In May 2018 Chris Mutton completed the 14 Peaks four times, back to back, in 71 hours 45 minutes.
Wiltshire and Bath Youth for Christ team
09 July 2014
Wiltshire and Bath Youth for Christ team scale nearly half the height of Everest in 21 Hours to complete their 15 Peaks Challenge
The same 14 peaks in a different order
29 August 2013
In autumn 2012 I re-read ‘I bought a mountain’ and around the same time discovered the Snowdonia Society Website, and the 3000’s database and to complete the trilogy, I was offered use of a small cottage in Fach Wen on the slopes...
The 3000s: North to South in 10 hours
29 August 2013
There's very few detailed accounts around for North to South attempts of the Welsh 3000s. Here's my account, made on Saturday 27 July 2013, which may help any budding N-S 3000ers with their attempts.
THE WELSH 3,000'S WINTER CONDITIONS FEB 1986
29 April 2013
This was a challenge David Newbould of Origin photography came up with. At the time Dave was working as a senior instructor at a centre in west wales. I was one of his instructors. Dave suggested the idea to me, Duncan - a youth leader and Dave Smith
Older but faster – the Welsh 3000s
24 September 2012
We’ve often said that we should go back and have another go at the ‘14 3000ers’. Last weekend we did.
05 September 2012
I've done the 14 peaks every year for the past 4 years, and intend to continue it as an annual event as long as I can (being 29 now I hope this will be many more).
Raising money for a volunteering trip to Zambia
21 September 2011
(Summary of Welsh text)
A nineteen year-old from Caernarfon with Snowdonia's 14 peaks over 3000 feet a daily visible challenge. Tomos Davies rose to the challenge to raise money for a charity who train local volunteers to teach sport.&
Welsh 3000s success - in aid of BLESMA
26 August 2011
Surely the third weekend in July would afford good conditions for our challenge? Yeah, right!
24 August 2011
On Tuesday 25th April 2011, a 6 man team from the Close Protection Unit Royal Military Police arrived in Betws-Y-Coed, Wales to undertake their second charity challenge....
12 August 2011
Ever since I first heard of the fourteen peaks I knew that one day I would have to attempt the route but like so many other things in life it was a challenge I never got round to. Until now...
14 July 2011
We tackled the route on Saturday 4 June, two years to the day since a successful completion of the Lakes 3000.
Failure and success on the Welsh 3000s
14 July 2011
Steve Godwin & Andy Hughes didn't make it the first time, but made a successful traverse on a busy weekend in June 2011.
MIND over Matters account of Welsh 3000s traverse on 25/06/11
14 July 2011
Allan Davies and Lee Davies were supported by event coordinator Sharon Bevans to complete their traverse in June 2011.
What next after 3 Peaks, Wainwrights, Coast to Coast and Pennine Way - the Welsh 3000s!
14 July 2011
On Friday 11th June 10.30 PM the team met up over coffee on a campsite at the foot Tryfan, weather was unnervingly clear and Tryfan was silhouetted majestically against the moon light.
14 July 2011
After deliberating over logistics and weather Stewart Lomax and Vanessa Johnson decided to go for it and do the traverse in one go.
Sleeping on Snowdon and Carnedd Llewelyn Twice
20 July 2010
After completing some long distance walks in the Lake District over the last few years myself and two friends decided it was time to try a different area for this years 'annual challenge'. The Welsh 3000ers seemed perfect.
09 March 2010
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Venture Scouts took a group of 16 year olds over the full traverse on June 21st 1969. We're guessing that not many 16 year olds today would attempt the traverse!
16 November 2009
Most people who attempt the round do so in a northerly direction. Gwilym Jones offers an insight into the southbound traverse.
05 November 2009
Gordon Lindsay Jones, a long-standing member, recalls a circuit from the 1960's. He also spent part of the 60's jumping the gap between Adam & Eve, the summit stones on Tryfan! Not something to misjudge!
19 October 2009
A mid 1960s account of a traverse by four members of the Rucksack Club.
06 October 2009
Dr Jim Milledge made a traverse way back in 1953. He has given us this excellent account of his experiences.
03 October 2009
but a really nice set of images of the popular northward traverse.
04 September 2009
Colin Anderson's picture is a bit out of focus. Lots of people feel that way after the 14peaks.
04 September 2009
Imi suggests this is best done after rather before a 14peaks attempt.
13 July 2009
Ian Rae had a "Steve Redgrave moment" while doing the traverse. He did the walk to convince himself he was still young and fit - and also to raise some sponsorship money for a good cause.
09 July 2009
Forget the 14/15 argument. Some guys armed with computers, lasers and a rather expensive GPS have come up with peak number 16! We are sticking to the historic 14, but please don't let us stop you from enjoying a few more.
02 July 2009
A detailed account from a very wet looking Louisa Crossley. She used the 2009 Solstice to maximse daylight time for her attempt with her husband John. She couldn't arrange the weather though!
05 June 2009
Matt is a Society member who runs his own and very detailed Welsh 3000's website. Here he shares his experiences on the 14 peaks.
05 June 2009
We are grateful to Colin Wilson for this detailed account of a June 2008 traverse with his wife Joan and their support crew.
04 May 2009
Another traverse where weather played a decisive part. We liked the humour in this video too!
16 April 2009
Mountain Guide and Snowdonia Society trustee Rob Collister writes of his experiences on the traverse.
14 April 2009
Snowdonia Society Director Alun Pugh and Trail magazine editor Matt Swaine carefully prepared for their 14 peaks travese - by riding bicycles. Not a recommended strategy but it ended happily at the Foel Fras trig.
25 March 2009
This plucky attempt never looked like going the distance but we enjoyed the video!