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Charity Challenge events
If you represent a charity we'd love to work with you! Since 2005 we've worked with numerous charities, organising everything from a 5 day survival course to large Three Peaks Challenge events for corporate supporters. We offer a tailored-made event planning service...
Welsh 3000s
For the first time we've decided to offer the Welsh 3000s event in an "open" format for 2015. We previously only ran this event for corporate groups and charities but have had so many enquiries from individuals that we've decided to make it available to everyone! So...
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We're always happy to help people attempting the Three Peaks Challenge - even if they're organising their own challenge. A little bit of help or advice here and there will hopefully make the Challenge safer for all of us. However, what we've noticed recently is that...
Marathon Update – Disaster strikes!
Disaster has Struck Jim as he prepared for this weekend's Barcelona Marathon. While running he felt a sharp pain at the base of his spine which affected his left leg. Subsequent medical assessments diagnosed damage to his Piriformis muscle, which runs between the...
Barcelona Marathon Update
As you may be aware, Jim Coughlan is running in the Barcelona Marathon on March 25th to raise money for Help Our Wounded, part of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund. HOW assists wounded Royal Marines Commandos and their families in the aftermath of injury. As a...
A huge thank you!
Now that we've reached the end of the events season we just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our many events during 2011. This has been a fantastic year, we've met some inspiring people, had some incredible adventures, tried some new events...
Ben Nevis – some interesting facts
Ben Nevis is normally the first mountain undertaken on the Three Peaks Challenge and sadly, the weather often catches people out. Before climbing you should ensure that you have clothing and equipment for any eventuality, including winter conditions during the summer...
Wilkinsons Stores saving lives with Anthony Nolan!
Incredible news - Wilkinson Stores have presented Anthony Nolan with a cheque for £1,667,852.00. That's right - almost 1.7 million pounds! An unbelieveable amount of money that will save many lives. Massive congratulations from Mountain and Glen - We were delighted to...
Three Peaks Challenge Training 2011
We're organising a number of Three Peaks Challenge Training events this Summer and we'd love you to come and join us! This is partly in response to the news that Mountain Rescue call-outs have risen 50% due to the increasing reliance on new technologies such as...
Postcards from a Mountain Top
Anyone contemplating the endurance of the Three Peaks Challenge should possibly consider consulting the dictionary for a few evocative words when searching for vocabulary to use on their postcards to describe their Three Peaks Challenge Experience. The first word to...
Three Peaks Challenge – A Real Adventure!
The Three Peaks Challenge is, most certainly without a doubt, a real Challenge in every sense of the word. However, should you choose to complete The Three Peaks Challenge with the aid of Mountain and Glen, who have many years’ experience in this field, you can be...
Three Peaks Challenge With Mountain And Glen
To a modest Sunday or fair-weather walker, the idea of the Three Peaks Challenge is totally daunting and probably, if truth be told, quite terrifying. The national Three Peaks Challenge combines the three highest mountain peaks in Scotland, England and Wales, namely...