Welsh 3000s Winter Challenge
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Welsh 3000s Winter Challenge

  • Hike
  • Advanced
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Overview

If you’re looking for an event to train for, a team bonding experience, or simply a personal goal to achieve; the Fifteen Peaks is the one to sign up for. Join us on this five-day guided traverse, attempting to take in all fifteen of Snowdonia’s highest peaks. You’ll be blown away by the incredible scenery. If you’re a seasoned summer hillwalker, and new to the winter experience, you’ll get some essential winter skills tuition. And if you’ve already tackled some winter terrain, you’ll be able to develop your capabilities further. The weather can be unpredictable at this time of year, so we allow plenty of time to organise and take on each day’s activity with this in mind – aiming to conquer all fifteen peaks during your stay.

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The Objectives

You’ll take on a personal winter challenge and attempt to summit all fifteen of Snowdonia’s highest peaks. You’ll take in incredible views as you take on a total of 14,000ft of elevation over 30 miles. You’ll gain winter mountaineering skills as you go, becoming more confident in your ability to stay safe in winter.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

The itinerary will depend upon the group and the conditions We will attempt 1. Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa = 3559 ft (1,085 m) 2. Garnedd Ugain/Crib y Ddysgl = 3494 ft (1,065 m) 3. Crib Goch = 3028 ft (923 m) 4. Elidir Fawr = 3031 ft (924 m) 5. Y Garn = 3106 ft (947 m) 6. Glyder Fawr = 3284 ft (1,001 m) 7. Glyder Fach = 3261 ft (994 m) 8. Tryfan = 3011 ft (918 m) 9. Pen yr Ole Wen = 3208 ft (978 m) 10. Carnedd Dafydd = 3425 ft (1,044 m) 11. Carnedd Llewelyn = 3490 ft (1,064 m) 12. Yr Elen = 3156 ft (962 m) 13. Foel Grach = 3202 ft (976 m) 14. Carnedd Gwenllian = 3038 ft (926 m) 15. Foel-fras = 3090 ft (942 m)

Experience Required

You’ll need to be a more advanced, fit and strong hillwalker to take on this course. Dependent on the conditions, and with fifteen peaks to conquer, you’ll be using a mix of the following techniques and skills. So, whilst having previous experience of each aspect is not compulsory, you’ll find it beneficial if you’ve had tuition or gained experience of these beforehand: Route navigation and map reading. Ropework techniques. Technical skills for assessing, selecting, and placing suitable belays. Selecting and using specialist winter/ice kit. Skills for emergency situations.

Are you up to it? The Fifteen Peaks is known as one of the UK’s toughest fitness challenges, and you’ll be taking it on in winter.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
25th January, 2027
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£615.00
Residential:
£980.00
Course Start Date
15th February, 2027
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£615.00
Residential:
£980.00
Course Start Date
1st March, 2027
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£615.00
Residential:
£980.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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