Three Peaks Challenge – A Gruelling 24hrs Experience
At Hike the Highlands Festival this year, you will have the opportunity to meet and hear hiker Lori Burke talk about her amazing experience – preparing and completing the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge (Wikipedia)in 24 hours.. She will be presenting on Friday, Sept. 18th at 7:00 pm. at conference room, Glenghorm Beach Resort, Ingonish at 7:00 pm. Be there for this amazing story….
So what is the Three Peaks Challenge (official website) ? Well it involves hiking Ben Nevis (4,409 ft), Scafell Pike ( 3,209 ft) and Snowdon (3,560 ft) Mountains for a total 42 kms. It also involves driving 765 km. Organizers recommend a non-hiker to do the driving as well prepared the food. All this in 24 hrs….Wow….
Below is a video show a group that completed this amazing challenge –