Despite car park and transport challenges we managed to scale Snowdon today.  The last of the 3 peaks, and dedicated to 3 people who’s passing has played a huge part in my motivation.

• Alice Hogan, who I never met
• Gordon Lovell-Read, great friend and Godfather to our children
• Ruxandra Cottam, Sister-in-law

 

What a fabulous day, and how lovely to share it with so many good friends.  Thanks to:

• Graham & Mary Hodge
• Liz & Andy Mitchell
• Douglas & Tracey Bowen
• Ruth & Jeremy Meader
• Tony Higgins
• Richard Smith

Thanks also to Ady our guide from Lakeland Mountain Guides.  Outstanding.  www.lakelandmountainguides.co.uk

And a very special thanks to the anonymous taxi driver from ck-cabs (and the Pen-y-Ceunant Licensed Tea House), who rescued Liz and Andy and got them to the start point on time (just) and donated the taxi fare to the cause.  You are a hero.

Statistics for those needing to know:

Distance covered:                            14,4Km
Elapsed time:                                     7h 06m 45s
Moving time:                                     5h 10m 46s
Stopped time:                                   1h 55m 09s
Average speed (moving):              2.78Km/h
Overall average:                               2.02Km/h
Max height:                                        1,076m