Ben Nevis: Challenge Weekend

Event Snapshot:

Date: Friday 7th - Sunday 9th September 2012
Meeting Time: Arrival any time after 4pm on Friday.
Estimated Finish Time: 16:00
Walk Distance: 9 miles
Walk Level (see below for details): Challenge,

Cost: £105 with a Loyalty pass or £145 without one.

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Categories:

Open Challenges : Challenge Training : Weekends Away : Personal Development :

Event Brief:

Large Outdoors heads to Scotland for the weekend with the aim being to climb the UK’s highest Peak, Ben Nevis which stands at 1343m. On the Saturday we will be offering a fully guided day walk up Ben Nevis, followed by the chance to celebrate on Saturday night. Sunday morning we will offer a short walk although many of your may wish to start on the return journey home.

We will have exclusive use of our hostel over this weekend ensuring it is only Large Outdoors members on site, with a welcome buffet on Friday night, breakfast a three course meal Saturday night there will be plenty of chances for you to mingle with the other challengers. 

Ben Nevis

Open Challenge:

As this is an open challenge you are free to simply sign up and enjoy this event alternatively you may wish to help fund raise for one of our Charity Partners or a charity of your choice.

Walk Level:

Challenge: By the very nature of these walks they are going to be a challenge, most walks will be over 15 miles long.  However our long distance challenge walks are often via easy to navigate and well marked routes.  The difficulty here comes from the distance travelled instead of any specific technical or difficult terrain.  It is essential that you have well fitted and sturdy footwear.  We also highly recommend you purchase a pair of good quality walking socks (preferably wool based).  The staff here all rave about Icebreaker socks, good socks will be one of your best investments on a challange walk. 

Please note that the weather can affect the terrain under foot and it is essential that you check the weather forecast on the day and wear appropriate clothing.  We recommend that you check out a specific mountain weather service such The Met Office, Mountain Weather Forecast.

Fully Guided:

This event is fully guided meaning there is a LargeOutdoors leader with you throughout the day.  Everyone of our leaders is experienced in leading walks across all sorts of terrain along with being first aid qualified. As a group we will carry first aid kits, emergency shelters and any additional group safety equipment deemed necessary for this event.  However, you are also responsible for ensuring your own safety and carrying all essential and sometimes compulsory safety equipment.  See our kit lists further down on the event details for more information.

What you get:

• Fully guided day walk and chance to climb Ben Nevis, the Uk's highest peak
• 2 nights accommodation
• Breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday
• Three course evening meal on Saturday
• Tea, coffee and plenty of cakes
• The chance to meet new people
• The opportunity to explore this stunning area of Scotland

Are Dogs Allowed? Unfortuntely dogs are not allowed in the accommodation. However, they are allowed on the walk. 

Challenge Training:

If you would like to train for this event why not come along to one of our Challenge Training events? You can view a full list of event here. However below we have suggest some that may be of interest.

• Why not join Large Outdoors and come along to one of our many challenge training days.

Kit Lists:

Knowing what kit to have with you is essential for having a safe trip with LargeOutdoors.  With this in mind we have compiled some kit lists to offer you some help and advice on what to pack.

If you are new to LargeOutdoors and outdoor pursuits in general please do not feel that you have to go out and purchase all of the kit on the list.  You would be better off attending some events and gaining the experience and talking to other members about what kind of kit you should purchase.  Then slowly purchase the kit that suits your preferred event/s, skills, body and budget. 

As a guide we have listed compulsory equipment that your leader will insist that you have before you continue with the activity below.  However you should always attempt to bring all items with you including warm clothes, hats and gloves etc.

Compulsory Kit: In addition to your personal kit you will need to carry a survival bag and a whistle on this walk.  These are compulsory, if you do not have either of these items with you, we will be unable to allow you to continue on the walk.  They can be purchased as part of the registration process below and we will bring them to the event for you.  After the event they are yours to take them home for your own personal use.

Don't forget: Just some of the key items not to forget on this event. 

• Warm Clothes
• Hat & Gloves
• Food & Drinks
• Towel
• Bedding
• Waterproofs
• Personal Toiletries
• Survival Bag and Whistle

This is not an exhaustive list please refer to our full kit lists.

Not Included:

Travel to and from the meeting location, insurance, personal walking equipment.

Food and Drinks:

The majority of our locations are remote and far from local shops, the below information is provided as a guide to what food and drink you should think about bringing with you.

Welcome Night Buffet: As part of the first night we will be hosting a buffet and ask that everyone aims to bring two items for this.  LargeOutdoors will provide a mixture of pasta and potato salads along with bread and soft drinks.  There are cooking facilities at the location if your buffet item requires heating.

Hot Breakfast: We will provide a hot breakfast on the Saturday to ensure you have a hot meal before we head out into the hills.  There will be the options of toast, cereal, yoghurts and fresh fruit.  Sundays breakfast will be a selection of cerals, toast, fruit and yoghurts.  You are welcome to bring anything else you may enjoy for breakfast.

Packed Lunch: For each day walk you will need to supply your own packed lunch.  Please also remember to bring water and fluids for the walk.

Snacks: We will have cakes and biscuits available along with fresh fruit throughout the weekend, however please feel free to bring any additional snacks you would like.

Drinks: There will be complimentary tea, coffee and squash provided however you may wish to bring other drinks for the weekend. You are welcome to bring alcoholic drinks for both nights if you so wish.

Booking and Paying:

Please book this event online using the form and payment link at the bottom of this page once you have completed the form and press submit you will be taken to a seperate Google Checkout page: If you would prefer to pay via cheque or BACS please visit our Payments Page for more details or contact the LargeOutdoors office.

Meeting Location:

Venue Address: We will be staying in the Hamlet of Glencoe.

Lifts:
If you are looking to attend an event but are not able to reach the location then please contact the LargeOutdoors office as we maybe able to help you arrange a lift. Please remember to offer to pay a contribution towards petrol even if your driver is too polite to ask.

Car Shares:
If you are looking for a lift to an event, or if you are willing to offer a lift to one of our events.  Please post your offer or requirement in our dedicated Car Share Forum... View Car Shares…

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Please note that Google Maps may not show an accurate location as it is based on a local Postcode. Please take special care on often remote country roads and take note of all instructions above.