50KM, 3800m UP
27 Apr 2024
A special North to South Traverse of this classic mountain route.
One of our teams in May 2022
North - South Traverse
With a nod to the new 14 Peaks Ultra race taking place on 22 June, we're offering a North to South guided & supported traverse of the Welsh 3000s on Saturday 27 April. We will be targeting a 1st peak to last peak time of 13 hours.
Secure your place below with a £100 deposit.
Secure your place below with a £100 deposit.
Is it for me?
The plan is to fast-hike & occasionally slow jog. If you are unsure if you will be suited please get in touch. It is excellent training and preparation for UTS UTMB, 14 Peaks Ultra, Dragon's Back Race, Welsh 1000m Peaks Race and any mountain ultramarathon.
Prerequisites
Experience of moving efficiently in the mountains, along with some experience of scrambling.
To give you an idea of fitness we have suggest the following basic minimum targets. Note these are only “ball-park” targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain on tired legs. However most find these targets useful:
SWIFT (1st peak to last peak sub-13hr)
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 30 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 25 min
STEADY (1st peak to last peak sub-16hr)
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 45 min
● Marathon: sub 4hrs
These targets are guidelines, and assume a relatively flat course. They are also no guarantee, the terrain and the ascent/descent is punishing.
To give you an idea of fitness we have suggest the following basic minimum targets. Note these are only “ball-park” targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain on tired legs. However most find these targets useful:
SWIFT (1st peak to last peak sub-13hr)
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 30 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 25 min
STEADY (1st peak to last peak sub-16hr)
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 45 min
● Marathon: sub 4hrs
These targets are guidelines, and assume a relatively flat course. They are also no guarantee, the terrain and the ascent/descent is punishing.
Includes
- Full guiding by qualified & highly experienced guides
- Food & fluid during the challenge at two strategically placed aid stations enabling you to go light
- Valley support vehicle available throughout, with drop bags that meet you in Nant Peris, Ogwen & finish
- Transport to start, and any other transport shuttles
- Comprehensive gear & training advice
- Event photos
- 15 years experience of successful guiding on the Welsh 3000s
- Welsh 3000s finishers badge
- Entry processing fee
Private Groups
Group bookings can be arranged subject to availability.
We take care of all logistics, aid stations, vehicle support, advice, and the all important expert navigation by our highly experienced guides. This enables swift movement - all you need to be concerned with is your mountain fitness.
We take care of all logistics, aid stations, vehicle support, advice, and the all important expert navigation by our highly experienced guides. This enables swift movement - all you need to be concerned with is your mountain fitness.
Pricing for private groups with custom dates is as follows:
Larger groups can be accommodated. If you'd like to discuss dates and your group please contact: mike@weswimrun.org
- Group of 2: £325 pp
- Group of 3: £280 pp
- Group of 4: £250 pp
- Group of 5: £235 pp
- Group of 6: £225 pp
Larger groups can be accommodated. If you'd like to discuss dates and your group please contact: mike@weswimrun.org
All successful completions within 12 hours are eligible to apply for our Winter Welsh 3000s.
Expect to be swift on the summits
Accommodation
For our North to South itinerary we recommend staying in Llanberis.
For our South to North itinerary we recommend staying in Capel Curig:
For our South to North itinerary we recommend staying in Capel Curig:
- Plas Curig (The Rocks)
- The Tyn Y Coed
- Bron Eryi B & B
Gaz Roberts jumps on the cantilever, May 2022.
UTS/DBR/Skyline Training
We also offer guided reconnaissance & training days for the Dragon's Back Race (Day 1, 2 & 3), all the UTMB UTS routes & the Snowdon Skyline races. Get in touch to discuss mike@weswimrun.org
CRIB GOCH
A great video from the DBR team showing what to expect on this infamous ridge.
Your support vehicle - there when you need it
The wild ponies of the Carneddau always boost morale
