The Champagne challenge is yesterdays news - its time to make way for....
The LMC 3000er Nofio-Crwydro challenge : in the footsteps of Hillary
Challenge parameters:
- Start where you like, end at Fronwydyr
- 3 mountain ranges to visit on foot
- 3 Lakes to be fully traversed one on Carnydds, one on Glyders, one on Snowdon Ranges.
- Extra lakes optional and worth 3 bonus points for full traverse and 1 bonus point for a 'dip'
- For a trad. lake traverse the kit is a swim costume, a swim hat and goggles
- Wetsuits are allowed but that will be recorded as aiding the route, (it is not necessary to carry the sac whilst swimming )
- No other bouyancy aids allowed.
- No peaks to be climbed en route
- No motorised aid
- 3 post-swim brew ups compulsory on exiting the water one of which must include a full English breakfast, all must involve tea. Observers (non swimmers) may assist with these compulsory brew ups
- All kit to be carried en route
- Route to be completed within one outing, but camping is allowed ( again aiding the route)
All those completing course receive one bottle of Dwr.
There will be a connoisseurs route posted nearer the time.
Check out [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7567448.stm[/url] for inspiration.....?
Important NB. Openwater swimming like mountaineering has its own safety precautions. Know them before you start.