All Transport (By Minibus)
All transport from Chester / Glasgow and back to Chester by minibus throughout the challenge.
National Three Peaks
FAQs
Where will I be staying?
The night before your challenge starts, you will be staying in a local hotel in Fort William, where you will have dinner and prepare for the challenge.
Once the challenge begins, you will be on the move throughout the day, and so the only rest you will have will be on the mini-bus to each mountain!
How difficult is the trek?
This trek is rated 3.5/5 on its challenge level of difficulty. Many people across various abilities have been able to complete the Three Peaks. However, this is quite an intense challenge as you try to beat the clock whilst also not getting much rest.
Don't let this stop you though! You will supported throughout the challenge by your guide and fellow team-mates.
What is the climate like on the mountains?
The terrain on the mountains will be varied, and it may occasionally be rocky. The higher the altitude, the colder and possibly windier it will be, so make sure to bring your layers in your day bag to avoid any danger!
What dietary options are available?
The only meal provided is the breakfast the morning of the challenge.
Hardest Adventures can cater for all dietary options. At 8 weeks before your challenge start date, a form will be sent to you to request this information. Through this, we will ensure that you are catered for, and will keep you updated on any issues regarding your dietary requests.
What food should I bring with me for the trek?
You will burn in-excess of 1500 calories on each mountain, so it is important that you eat along the way and whilst in the minibus. We recommend that you carry snacks whilst on the hill with something more substantial left in the minibus to eat whilst travelling.
We don't have a required list of foods to bring as everyone has their own preference. However, bananas, little oranges, mini pork pies, dried fruit, chocolate bars, wine gums & jelly babies and other similar snack foods all work well as trekking snacks.
We also recommend you carry 2 litres of water to drink whilst walking and have something else to drink in the minibus.
Is this challenge safe?
At Hardest Adventures we place safety at the heart of what we do. Whilst an element of risk always exists within each challenge, we have worked with our partners in country and implemented our own procedures to minimise risk whilst still ensuring you have an incredible challenge experience!
All our challenges are risked assessed in line with BS8848 British Standards of Trekking.
Is water provided?
Tap water in the UK is safe. However, if you need water whilst trekking, please make sure to ask your guide whether it is safe to drink the water available.
Bringing re-usable 1L or 2L water bottles on your challenge is compulsory, as you need to have enough water to keep hydrated and well throughout your trek.
Do I need vaccinations for my challenge?
You do not need vaccinations for this challenge.
If you are concerned, however, please feel free to contact your GP about the challenge and see if there you need any vaccinations.
Do I need to bring medication on the challenge?
Your local guide will have an emergency first aid kit with them at all times. However, we strongly recommend getting a personal first aid kit for the challenge, that includes things such as plasters and paracetamol.
If you struggle with travel sickness, it may also be worth looking into bring medication for this, as you will be driving to and from each mountain for prolonged periods.
If you have any medication for any personal health issues, then we recommend you do bring it.
Will I get altitude sickness?
It is extremely unlikely that you will get altitude sickness from this challenge. If this is something that is concerning you though, please see your GP to discuss it.
How fit do I need to be?
Many people who take on the National Three Peaks Challenge have never done anything like it before, so you don't need to be a mountain runner to take part!
However, we strongly recommend that you practice some form of hiking and start training around 16-18 weeks before the challenge date. If this is not possible for you to do, we would recommend going on regular walks with different types of ground, steepness, and even practice walking with the bag you will wear on the challenge, as well as your walking boots. All of this will help prepare your body for the day.
A typical trek at this level will include trekking for 4 to 6 hours per day over consecutive days possibly at high altitude, so it is important to get your body adjusted to this level of activity.
There are no specific exercise routines that you must follow, as everyone is different. However, doing squats regularly as well as step-up exercises, such as the stair master at the gym, is recommended.
Do Hardest Adventures provide training sessions for the challenge?
The team at Hardest Adventures do not offer training sessions. However, this may be something that your challenge leader or team could organise throughout the year with you.
