Kisharon Ben Nevis Winter Challenge
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” Edmund Hillary.
Summiting the mighty Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, during winter conditions makes this a very different experience from climbing in the summer. In the winter Ben Nevis can be cold, windy and has a substantial snow covering!
It is an almost unrecognisable mountain from the summer months, making this a challenge to remember.
You will receive winter climbing skills training prior to your climb and will be led by some of the best professional guides on the mountain.
Completing the full day ascent of Ben Nevis will be an amazing achievement, so you’ll be rewarded the following day with tours around a couple of the best whisky distilleries in Scotland. A worthy challenge, for a worthy cause!
About the challenge:
- Highest peak in the UK at 4,408ft
- 8-10hrs of ascent over 11 miles
- Winter skills training provided
- Qualified winter mountain guides with years of experience on Ben Nevis
- 3 day challenge
- Includes flights, transfers, accommodation and food
- Fully Kosher
- Optional post climb tour of Oban and Glengoyne whisky distilleries
Minimum Fundraising – £1,500
The full cost of this challenge to Kisharon is £600 per person. Participants may choose to cover some or all of this amount themselves, in order that all monies raised go directly to help fund Kisharon services.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Sunday 18 March
Arrive Glasgow airport, transfer to Fort William for briefing and kit collection, winter climb training, dinner, overnight in hotel
Day 2 – Monday 19 March
Early breakfast at hotel, transfer to start of climb, ascend and summit of Ben Nevis, back down to hotel for celebration dinner, overnight in hotel.
Day 3 – Tuesday 20 March
Breakfast at hotel, Oban and Glengoyne distilleries, transfer to airport, flights back home.