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Highlights
- Ascend the mighty Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in support of the Katie Piper Foundation
- Established by burns survivor Katie Piper OBE, a leading charity in the UK providing burns rehabilitation
- Take on one of the UK’s most famous peaks and help support people who have experienced life-altering burns and scarring
- Stand at the highest peak in Wales and England at 1085m
- Benefit from experienced Local Leaders who ensure a safe and enjoyable trekking experience
- Create lasting memories while making a positive impact for survivors of burns and scars.
Overview
Tackle the highest mountain in England and Wales and experience the incredible views across the impressive Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. Trekking Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) at 1,085 metres during the afternoon will reward you with a memorable summit experience of one of the UK’s most iconic peaks via the most gradual route of the Llanberis Path. This is a great opportunity to experience this iconic mountain trek accompanied by friendly local Mountain Leaders. Plus, it will be a challenge to remember as you enjoy the company and camraderie of your fellow trekkers in support of The Katie Piper Foundation. This is your chance to climb to new heights and help make a brighter future for all survivors of burns and scars.
The Katie Piper Foundation
The Katie Piper Foundation, established in 2009 by burns survivor Katie Piper OBE, is a leading charity in the UK providing burns rehabilitation, dedicated to supporting people who have experienced life-altering burns and scarring.
We aim to improve survivors’ quality of life by supporting them physically, mentally, and emotionally through a personalised rehabilitation programme, whether the injury is recent or many years ago.
Our support is informed by lived experience, and led by a specialised, expert team so that we can support survivors, their families, and their loved ones through their journey of recovery.
We rely on fundraising by people like you to help us deliver our vital personalised rehabilitation support, which is life-changing and a lifeline for so many. We are the only burns rehabilitation charity in the UK to offer ongoing support for those affected by the devastating trauma of burns.
It takes seconds for a life to be altered forever. It only takes seconds to donate.
Sponsorship
Deposit: £25 per person, payable on booking and non-refundable
Balance: £40 per person, payable 4 weeks prior to the trek start date
Sponsorship: £250 per person raised for The Katie Piper Foundation
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Trek via the Llanberis Path
Meet your local Mountain Leader and fellow team members at 09.30am at the Snowdon Railway Station (Llanberis, LL55 4TY). Here you’ll have a short briefing prior to starting your trekking journey.
In the morning you’ll ascend via the most gradual route of Snowdon, the Llanberis Path, allowing you the opportunity to admire the views across the vast mountainous landscapes. On reaching the summit there’s plenty of time to celebrate your summit success.
You’ll then start your descent via the same path returning to the town of Llanberis.
On completing this trek you then have the option to either stay overnight and explore the area the following day or you can return home if you live nearby. All being well, you should complete this trek by 3pm/4pm. We do not recommend driving long distances following the completion of this trek.
This trek is ideal for people who are new to mountain trekking or whom want to experience Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) within a safe environment with being accompanied by Local Mountain Leaders.
Trek distance: 14.5km (9 miles) round trip
Ascent: 975 metres
Terrain: well maintained gradual path with some steep sections. Please note, there is a steep tarmac section at the start of the trek which leads you on to the mountain itself.
Please note, Adventurous Ewe reserves the right to change the route or itinerary for safety reasons should local conditions dictate.
While the Llanberis Path is often described as the ‘easiest route to the summit’, you should never underestimate any of the routes to the peak of Yr Wyddfa. Reaching the summit of Yr Wyddfa is a challenging undertaking. The National Park Authority classifies Llanberis Path as a hard and strenuous route. A good level of fitness is required to enable you to enjoy this trekking experience.
On booking your Snowdon Trek, you will receive all the exciting event information via our mobile travel app. You’ll have access to all your trek info, training guide, countdowns, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24/7 via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper and the need of carrying around documents with you. The app is free to download and all info is customary to your adventure ahead.
With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service when you book onto the Snowdon Trek. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this trek and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the trekking challenge and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of exploring the UK whilst Jim having grown up in Snowdonia best places them both to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure.
Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority. The Snowdon Trek is challenging and requires preparation as it is designed to take you out of their every-day comfort zones and achieve something great. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place. Your safety and well-being is our top priority at all times.
You will be accompanied by certified and local Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leader/s on this trek so you can concentrate on absorbing the incredible views plus learn more about the area enroute. Our Leader/s are a friendly bunch, first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading treks throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. Leaders will carrying full safety equipment and mountain first aid kits with them at all times. Please note, these kits are for emergencies only so please come prepared with your own personal first aid items.
We pride ourselves in small group travel to minimise the impact on the environment, to maximise your safety and wellbeing and to make your experience more authentic.
The minimum group size for this trek to run is 8 people and the maximum group size is 60 people.
You are most welcome to join the Snowdon Trek as a group of family, friends, colleagues, or as a solo trekker.
The Snowdon Trek is a team challenge and not designed to be individual competitive race. You will be taking part in teams of up to 10 people with a dedicated Leader. We encourage team spirit and support of each other to ensure everyone has the best opportunity to complete the challenge and enjoy the journey along the way too. This night trek is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and share an incredible adventure whilst being accompanied and supported by friendly and experienced Adventurous Ewe Leaders.
The Snowdon Trek is graded as ‘Medium to Challenging’ and preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this challenge. It’s a great intro to mountain trekking and experiencing the great outdoors in varying conditions. A good level of fitness is required and will help you enjoy the experience more. A training programme will be provided and it is strongly recommended that you train with trekking poles and use these for your descent.
A training programme will be provided when you sign up for this trek to help you with your preparations. The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.
Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!
A full kit list will be provided when you register for the Snowdon Trek. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one. Well worn in waterproof hiking boots are essential together with a good quality waterproof jacket AND trousers. An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for the independent local outdoor retailers Crib Goch Outdoors on registering for this challenge.
To help you get the very best from your Snowdon trek we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in independent UK outdoor retailer Crib Goch Outdoors, both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and your Snowdon Trek.
The weather in the Welsh mountains can change rapidly so it is essential that you are prepared for all conditions including rain, wind and heat. In the week leading up to your trip we recommend checking the Mountain Weather Information Service. You will also receive weather updates via our mobile travel app.
Please note, the Leader/s reserve the right to change the itinerary at any time should the conditions require it as your safety and wellbeing is our top priority at all times. In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
There is no accommodation included with your Snowdon Trek given you the flexibility to make your own arrangements. Whether you wish to stay overnight following the completion of your trek or make your way home if you live nearby. Please find below a list of accommodation places in the area:
The Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis
https://theroyalvictoria.co.uk/
The Padarn Hotel, Llanberis
https://www.padarnhotel.co.uk/
Plas Coch Guesthouse, Llanberis
https://www.plascochsnowdonia.co.uk/
Glyn Afon Guesthouse, Llanberis
https://www.llanberisguesthouse.co.uk/
Lodge Dinorwig Hostel, Dinorwig
https://lodge-dinorwig.co.uk/hostel/wordpress/
You will need to make your own way to the Snowdon Mountain Railway in Llanberis for the start of this trek. The closest train station is Bangor and it’s an approximate 20 minute journey from there to Llanberis. Direct trains from London to Bangor are available. Further information will be provided when you register for this challenge.
There is no food or drink included in this package. Please bring your own snacks for the trek and pre-filled water bottles or camelbaks/platypus (or similar) and a flask (if you wish to take a hot drink during your challenge) to avoid the need of using plastic water bottles.
The impact of single use plastic is having on our landscape, wildlife and oceans, it is now more important than ever that we all make changes in order to help our planet. We may not be a huge global company but we’re passionate about playing our part and trying to make a huge difference collectively. Together we can dramatically reduce our consumption of single use plastics and support our responsible travel ethos of ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories.’
You can make a difference too with taking part in the Snowdon by Night Trek and purchasing one of these environmentally friendly reusable alternative bottles compared to single-use plastic water bottles. Grab a Water-to-Go bottle through Adventurous Ewe and receive a 15% discount. Even better, Water-to-Go will donate a further 15% to our charity partner, Cool Earth. For more info please visit https://www.adventurousewe.co.uk/water-to-go-bottle-partner-sheep/ or email us at susan@adventurousewe.co.uk to buy your Water-To-Go bottle.
Deposit: £25 per person is required on booking and non-refundable
Balance: £40 per person is due for payment no later than 4 weeks prior to the trek start date
Sponsorship: £250 per person to be raised and sent directly to The Katie Piper Foundation.
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Snowdonia Society
Locally, we help support the vital work of the Snowdonia Society who since 1967 continues to work tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.
Cool Earth
We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by visiting https://www.coolearth.org/campaigns/28292/adventurous-ewe/. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2. Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet. Thank-ewe
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What's Included?
Before your trek:
- Personalised event support from the Adventurous Ewe team
- All trek info supplied via our free mobile travel app so you have access to the details 24/7
- Training guide
- Exclusive outdoor kit discounts from independent UK retailers
- Public liability insurance
- Risk assessments, safety and emergency management planning.
During your trek:
- Trek briefing prior to your challenge
- Certified Local Mountain Leader/s
- Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
- Safety and risk management
What's Not Included?
- Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List
- Transfers to and from the event start/finish
- Dinner the night prior to your trek
- Accommodation (if driving to Llanberis, we highly recommend they organise some accommodation in order to get some rest before driving home. We will provide you with accommodation recommendations or we can organise this for you at an additional cost).
- Personal spending money.
Thoughtful and Responsible Travel
As part of the Snowdonia National Park Authority Partneriaeth Yr Wyddfa Partnership, we are an accredited Snowdon Visit Specialist. We are also a corporate partner of the Snowdonia Society and help support their vital work who since 1967 continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.
Ethical Trek Management
Adventurous Ewe is committed to delivering events in a responsible and ethical manner with sustainability at its core. We respect and aim to operate our adventures and events to benefit local people, their economy and the environment!
Some of the ethical event management features embedded in our Snowdon Sunset Trek are:
- Using local crew who are qualified Leaders and who are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced
- Minimising plastic waste wherever possible
- Not using glow sticks or route markers on the mountain which often get left behind or dropped on the route
- Ensuring we are quiet and have torches turned off whilst walking through Llanberis village at night
- Operating with a ‘leave no trace’ ethos.
Difficulty
Thank you so much for an amazing trek. Really appreciate you sorting the weather out for us too as that was the icing on the cake for us! I highly recommend Adventurous Ewe. You have a great team there, including Moshi dog!! Neil, 2019