We offer a bespoke guided Welsh 3000s for Ultra Runners itinerary, targeting a 1st peak to last peak time of 12 hours, total on feet time of 15 hours.
Expect strong walking, with some jogging on the flats and descents.
Expect strong walking, with some jogging on the flats and descents.
- Total distance: 50km
- Height gain: 4000m
One of our teams in May 2022
We facilitate the challenge so that is like an ultra event where we take care of all logistics, aid stations, vehicle support and expert navigation by our highly experienced guides. This enables swift movement - all you need to be concerned with is your mountain fitness.
Sat 01 Jul 2023
Drop in Capel Curig in time for dinner
COST
£195 PP, INCLUDES:
- Full guiding by qualified & highly experienced guides
- Food & fluid during the challenge at 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 from Capel Curig to start, and back to Capel Curig at the end.
- Comprehensive gear & training advice
- Event photos
- 15 years experience of successful guiding on the Welsh 3000s
- Welsh 3000s finishers badge
Expect to be swift on the summits
ACCOMMODATION
We recommend: Note the pick up/drop off is based out of Capel Curig so it will make your life easier if your accommodation is here. If you are looking for basic bunkhouse accommodation this is available for £25 pppn.
Full details of timings will be sent upon booking, but expect a pick up from Capel Curig at 4am and a drop off at 9pm.
Full details of timings will be sent upon booking, but expect a pick up from Capel Curig at 4am and a drop off at 9pm.
Gaz Roberts jumps on the cantilever, May 2022.
The wild ponies of the Carneddau always boost morale, May 2022
PREREQUISITES
Experience of completing ultramarathons, and/or trail/mountain marathons is advised. You also need some experience of basic scrambling.
To give you an idea of fitness I have suggested the following basic minimum targets. Note these are only “ball-park” targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain. However most find these targets useful:
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 35 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 35 min
These targets are guidelines, and assume a relatively flat course. They are also no guarantee, the ascent/descent is punishing.
In general, the lighter you are the better you will cope with the ascents and descents. If you are outside the "healthy weight" bracket of the NHS BMI calculator then you possibly won't suit the sub-12 hr target. Again, only a guide.
To give you an idea of fitness I have suggested the following basic minimum targets. Note these are only “ball-park” targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain. However most find these targets useful:
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 35 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 35 min
These targets are guidelines, and assume a relatively flat course. They are also no guarantee, the ascent/descent is punishing.
In general, the lighter you are the better you will cope with the ascents and descents. If you are outside the "healthy weight" bracket of the NHS BMI calculator then you possibly won't suit the sub-12 hr target. Again, only a guide.
CRIB GOCH
A great video from the DBR team showing what to expect on this infamous ridge.
DBR/UTS RECON DAYS
We also offer guided reconnaissance days for the Dragon's Back Race (Day 1, 2 & 3) & all UTMB UTS routes. Get in touch to discuss mike@weswimrun.org
We also offer guided reconnaissance days for the Dragon's Back Race (Day 1, 2 & 3) & all UTMB UTS routes. Get in touch to discuss mike@weswimrun.org
Your support vehicle - there when you need it
Smörgåsbord
Our friends at inspireENG, based at the foot of the Carneddau range, have created this special Welsh 3000s Smörgåsbord, a great memory of your adventure, with a practical use - purchase here.
inspireENG are a local Welsh company based in Penmaenmawr
CADAIR 10 PEAKS
This mountain journey summits 10 of the finest peaks in South Snowdonia, with Cadair Idris being the pinnacle of the route. In total it's 45km with 2650m height gain. A truly beautiful, challenging, and less-travelled route - a fabulous alternative to the busier peaks around Snowdon. Further details here.
