It has been a long time since I posted some photographs of my training for the 10nTaff challenge for Tŷ Hafan. The rescheduled, rescheduled event now takes place between the 30th June and 2nd July 2022. Apart from an enforced rest at the end of April into May, the training has continued and intensified in… Read More
Training for the July 2018 5in55 challenge for Ty Hafan really ramped up in the May, and I was regularly out climbing in the Brecon Beacons in all weathers. When it rained, it poured. But when the sun shone, it was exhilarating! Due to work commitments, I mostly walked in the evening and watched the… Read More
Training for next year’s 10nTaff for Tŷ Hafan has become almost therapeutic. Getting out for a couple of hours at the end of a day just gives my mind time to breathe, especially in these difficult times. As a family, we are still socially isolating. This meant training alone and, in July, I trained for… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. On day 1 we left the hospice early in the morning on a 12 hour drive up to our base near the start of the Ben Nevis trail. Other 5in55 galleries: Ben Nevis (5th July 2018) Scafell Pike (6th July 2018) Snowdon (6th July… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. Ben Nevis was the first and highest mountain of the challenge. After spending a few hours in Fort William and filling our stomachs with a big breakfast, we were ready to start the challenge. Walked: 11.5 miles; Elevation gained: 1575m; Time take: 6 hrs… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. After driving down from Ben Nevis overnight, we reached the base of Scafell Pike in the early hours of 6th July. It was the start of a very long day. Walked: 6.3 miles; Elevation gained: 991m; Time taken: 4 hrs 5 mins; Other 5in55… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. It was great to be back in Wales, but the drive from Scafell Pike had taken far longer than expected. Now it was time to conquer the highest peak in our home country, Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park. Walked: 9.8 miles; Elevation gained:… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. We had arrived at the hostel late the previous night, but managed to get a few hours sleep. However, the first three mountains had taken their toll. There were some very sore legs and blistered feet. It was the final day and there were… Read More
Photographs taken during the 4-day 5in55 mountain challenge for Tŷ Hafan. Four down and one to go. Pen-y-Fan was by far the easiest, but there were some weary and sore bodies among us. Under beautiful blue skies, we walked to the top and celebrated at the peak. The challenge was done and in just over… Read More