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Trek Mount Snowdon with Animals Asia

 

THE CHALLENGE

Our epic trek up the tallest mountain in Wales is one of our favourite challenges! And it's back by popular demand!

We have conquered the mountain in every possible kind of weather, and every single time it is a blast. Once described as a ‘big animal welfare hug’ this trek is a chance to meet other animal lovers from both our charity and also our trekking partner, Nowzad Dogs.

Each year we are led up the slopes by the wonderful Adventure Fitness Company who provide their qualified and experienced mountain leaders voluntarily in order to help us all raise money for Animals Asia.

At 1,085 metres, Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales and the same height as Table Mountain in South Africa. Our challenge is graded as hill walking and suitable for anyone with a reasonable fitness level - this is not a race but a personal or team challenge while raising much-needed funds for the animals you care about.

At the end of our trek, we all meet up in the local pub along with our trekking companions from Nowzad Dogs to take part in the customary pub quiz famously hosted by Pen Farthing. Of course the competition will be on to see what team from which charity wins this year!

All you have to do to guarantee your place in this amazing challenge, is complete your registration! 

WHEN?

14 September 2024

WHERE?

Mount Snowdon, Tyn Y Coed near Capel Curig, Wales

HOW MUCH IS IT?

Registration fee is £25 (non refundable) for one place (with a gorgeous Moon Bear Hero vest included!) and we ask you to raise a minimum sponsorship of £300 for the animals.

REGISTER HERE TODAY

OR

CALL 01752 224 424

(and avoid booking fees).

JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING PAGE:

Once you’re all signed up, why not create your giving page and start your fundraising today?

FURTHER INFORMATION AND FAQ's:

At a height of 1,085m it is no ‘walk in the park’ (excuse the pun), but a serious undertaking as the weather, personal fitness and mountain environment are all serious factors to be considered!

Why trek to the summit?

Well for a start there is (subject to Welsh weather) normally a glorious view and of course the world famous Snowdon café. The Snowdon light railway goes to the summit too but that would be cheating. This event is all about challenging ourselves and raising money for the work of Animals Asia. What better way to raise money than digging deep and pushing yourself to reach the top! (But please do save some energy so you can get back down too!).

Safety on the mountain: 

You will not be on your own at any time!

The organiser ‘Pen’ is an extremely experienced and qualified mountaineering instructor and he is extremely grateful to The Adventure Fitness Company for supporting us with qualified and experienced mountaineering instructors who have given up their time to accompany us during this event to ensure you have a safe and very enjoyable weekend. 

So what equipment do I need? 

The summit of Snowdon can be a very remote and hostile environment should the weather turn for the worse. You must come prepared for the mountains.

The following list of equipment is a MUST:

  • Decent waterproof jacket and trousers (not a pac-a-mac)
  • Lightweight walking trousers and top, walking fleece, (spare thick fleece for emergencies or breaks)
  • Decent warm hat and gloves
  • Thick walking socks (plus spare pair) and of course decent walking boots that have been broken in during your training walks!!
  • Flask of hot tea, bottled water, snacks and a hearty packed lunch. There is a café at the summit but it is expensive and there's no guarantee it will be open.
  • You will also need a fully-charged camera or mobile phone (ensure they’re waterproofed) to record your success!

With just 20 spaces available, we hope you will agree this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a fun day out in the company of like-minded individuals who, just like you, care passionately about putting an end to animal cruelty and most importantly want to make a positive difference.

We hope to see you all there for the return of this very special event!