Friday, 20 May 2011

A few pics...

A few pics of yesterday.....


Nantlle Ridge yesterday (looking towards Y Garn)

Yr Aran. Final summit on the PBR!!
Snowdon in the background.
Today i'm on my way to the Lakes..... and am VERY worried about reports of snow on the hills in Scotland. PLEEEEASE thaw!!!!

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Final day of the first round

Finished the Paddy Buckley round on Yr Aran near Snowdon today  :O) The leg took 8hrs giving me a final total of 35hrs on the hill over the 4 days!! Driving to the lakes tomorrow ready for the next round.

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Day 3- The Moelwyns

Today (the Moelwyns) went well, it took 7hrs, which I was really pleased with and the weather was better which was an added bonus.  I may even get some sun tomorrow but better not speak too soon!

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Day 2 of the PBR....

Day 2 of the PBR is in the bag (albeit slowly!)
The day took 9hrs in persistent rain and clag (again). Hoping for the weather to improve.
Moel Siabod today....
Moelwyns tomorrow.....

Monday, 16 May 2011

The first day!!

Day 1 complete in 9hrs. Strong winds, rain all day and clouds from about 400m and I'm 100% spent! :-O

Friday, 13 May 2011

Last post before I start.....


View from Snowdon,
my first ever time on this summit!
(2006)
I leave for Wales this weekend!! I still have some packing left to do but on Monday morning (in the forecast drizzle and mist) i'll be starting up Snowdon....

If I can post updates of my progress during the challenge I will (although I can't promise any regularity!!)

Watch this space...
  

Thursday, 12 May 2011

GOOD LUCK FROM JOHN MUIR TRUST

Hi Keri

With your challenge starting on Monday 16th May, I just wanted to email and wish you the best of luck for the UK BIG 3 Challenge.

I’d also like to thank you for all your fantastic fundraising to date. We really do appreciate all your hard work to promote the Trust and raise funds to help us conserve, campaign and inspire people about wild land and wild places. 

On behalf of the Trust, I wish you the best of luck for all the Rounds!

Best wishes

Maggie Briggs

Membership Officer
John Muir Trust