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Snowdon 500 Challenge – 21st & 22nd May 2011Help us find a cure for prostate cancer |
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Snowdon 500 Challenge
Questions & Answers
When is the Snowdon 500
challenge taking place?
The next
Snowdon 500 Challenge will take place over the weekend of Saturday
21st May and Sunday 22nd May 2011. You can choose either of those days
to climb to the summit of Mt Snowdon. Why has this challenge
been organised?
To raise awareness of prostate cancer and to raise
money for the Prostate Cancer Research Centre. The Centreis carrying
out cutting edge research to help find a cure and improve the survival
and quality of life of men with prostate cancer. How do I register?
You will need to register in advance to take part in
the Snowdon 500 Challenge and pay a non-refundable registration fee of
£30 to cover administration and the costs of staging this charity
challenge event. There are 3 ways you can register for the Snowdon 500
Challenge:
Is
there a limit to the number of people able to take part
For
logistical and environmental reasons the maximum number of people
taking part in the Snowdon 500 Challenge will be limited to 500.
To ensure that you are one of them it is advisable to register for the
event as soon as you can. The web site will say if / when the maximum
number has been reached. How
much money will I have to raise
Obviously as
much as you can but while we’re asking all participants to aim to
raise £250 or more if they can, we recognise that for some that might
be difficult. So for those unable to raise £250 we simply ask you to
do your best and raise as much as you can. Click on the
following links to download a sponsorship form and for
information and help about fundraising. You can also obtain
sponsorship forms by phoning the Snowdon 500 event team on 07503
782616 or by sending an email to: info@snowdon500.co.uk Sponsorship FormsSponsorship forms can be downloaded by selecting "downloads" from the menu and then selecting "Sponsorship forms". Alternatively you can obtain sponsorship forms by (a) sending a request by email to info@snowdon500.co.uk or telephoning the Snowdon 500 team on 07503 782616. How should the funds I
raise be paid to the Prostate Cancer Research Centre?
(1) Virgin Money Giving You can use the new
Virgin Money Giving web site (www.virginmoneygiving.com)
which provides Snowdon 500 participants with an easy to use
on-line facility for fundraising. For step by step guidelines on
creating your own Virgin Money Giving page click
here. (2) Just Giving You can also utilise Just
Giving (www.justgiving.co.uk
) who provide similar on line facilities for fundraising. By setting
up your own fundraising page your sponsors will be able to pay on
line. For step by step details on setting up your own Just Giving page
click here. (3) Payment by Cheque Send a cheque for the
amount you have raised together with your completed sponsorship forms
to: Snowdon 500 How much of the
sponsorship funds raised will go directly to prostate cancer research?
Your £30 registration fee is designed to cover the
administration and other expenses of staging the Snowdon 500 Challenge
but £1 of the fee will be donated to the Llanberis Mountain
Rescue Team who do such a magnificent job 365 days a year helping
people in trouble on the mountain whatever the weather. Our aim therefore is that 100% of
sponsorship funds will go directly to prostate cancer research. What if I am unable to
take part on the day but would still like to support the event by
making a donation?
You can send a cheque to the Research Centre at the
address in (3) above or make a donation on line by going to www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk
and select “Make a Donation and choose “Snowdon 500 from the drop
down box) Your support is very much appreciated and will help make a
vital contribution towards finding a cure for prostate cancer. Where is the starting
point?
The starting point on both days is at Llanberis in
North Wales where participants will be asked to assemble at the Legacy
Royal Victoria Hotel opposite the Snowdon Mountain Railway. What time should I
arrive at the start point?
The first groups of walkers will set off at around 7.30am to be taken by a free shuttle bus to Pen Y Pass where the ascent of Mt Snowdon will commence. Other groups each comprising of around ten people (made up of individuals or teams) will set off at 5-10 minute intervals thereafter until everyone has departed. Actual start times will be finalised about 4 weeks
before the event takes place. What route will we be
going up?
After signing in and receiving a pre-climb briefing
the free Snowdon 500 shuttle bus will transport you to Pen Y Pass
where walkers will set off up the mountain using either the
spectacular Miners Track or the Pyg Track. You will be able to choose
either of these routes for your ascent to the top of Mt Snowdon. What route will we be
going down?
The route down for everyone will be by the Llanberis
path. This will bring weary walkers back to Llanberis and the finish
point at the Royal Victoria Hotel. Once there you will need to sign
back in and receive a certificate to take home and frame as proof that
you took part and completed the challenge. How long will it take?
If you are an experienced walker with good fitness
levels the walk should take you about five hours. Less experienced
walkers can expect to take a little longer to complete the ascent and
descent. Remember the Snowdon 500 Challenge is not a race but a
personal or team challenge to raise vital funds for prostate cancer
research. Will there be anyone to
help me on route?
Local safety marshals with considerable experience
of Snowdon will be deployed along the route up and down to help keep
you safe and to make sure that you do not accidentally stray from the
designated routes. What happens when I get
to the top?
In view of the large number of people taking part we
need to be careful to avoid congestion at the summit, both for safety
and environmental reasons. Of course you will get the opportunity to
take a rest and enjoy the beautiful views at the top before starting
your descent down to Llanberis and the finish point. What sort of level of
physical fitness will I need?
Those who wish to take part will need to be
reasonably fit and healthy. If you could do with a little assistance
getting into shape for the day you can follow the simple advice given
on this web site by clicking here What if I have medical
problems
If you have any medical problems (epilepsy,
diabetes, high blood pressure, allergies for example) you should seek
medical advice before registering for this event. The registration
form for Snowdon 500 asks you let us know about any medical problems
you may have so that we are aware and in case we need to organise
assistance on the day. What do I need to bring
with me on the day?
You should bring a good pair of walking boots /
shoes, waterproofs and several layers of clothing to allow for
different weather conditions. For more advice on what to wear click
here Who do I contact for
more information?
Email the Snowdon 500 event team at ….. info@snowdon500.co.uk Or telephone the organiser Matt Rannamets on: (tel.
07503 782616)
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