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 Saturday19th
May and Sunday 20th May 2012. You can choose either of those days to
Climb to the summit of Mt Snowdon, the highest mountain in England
& Wales.
Why has this challenge been organised?
To raise awareness of prostate cancer and to raise
money for the Prostate Cancer Research Centre. The Centre is carrying
out cutting edge research to find a cure for prostate cancer and
improve the survival and quality of life of men suffering from
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 in total. 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.
Sponsorship
Forms
Sponsorship
forms can be downloaded from the Snowdon 500 web site by selecting
“Downloads” from the menu and then selecting “Sponsorship
Forms”. Alternatively
you can obtain sponsorship forms by (a) sending an email request To info@snowdon500.co.uk
or by telephoning the Snowdon 500 team on 07503
782616.
How much of
the sponsorship funds raised will go directly to prostate cancer
research?
Your £30
registration fee will help cover the administration and other costs 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 is therefore
that 100% of all sponsorship funds raised will go directly to the
Charity.
Who Organises the Snowdon 500 Challenge?
The Snowdon 500 Challenge is planned, organised and
managed by Matt Rannamets (a prostate cancer sufferer) and John
Harragan. Both are retired Civil Servants and work with staff at the
Prostate Cancer Research Centre as unpaid volunteers. It means that
expensive Commercial event organisers are not used in any capacity and
ensures that 100% of all sponsorship funds raised by people taking
part goes directly to the Charity.
How should the funds I raise be paid to the Prostate
Cancer Research Centre?
There are three way ways to do this (and you can use
one or a combination of them).
(1) Set up your own page on the Just
Giving Web site and select the Prostate Cancer Research Centre as
your charity. Your sponsors will then be able to pay on line. For step
by step details on setting up your own Just Giving page click
here.
(2) You can use the Virgin
Money Giving web site at www.virginmoneygiving.com
which also provides an easy to use on-line fundraising facility for
the Snowdon 500 Challenge. For step by step guidelines on setting up
your own Virgin Money Giving page click
here.
(3) Send a cheque made payable to Prostate
Cancer Research Centre for the amount you have raised together with
your completed sponsorship forms to:
Snowdon 500
Prostate cancer Research
Centre
67 Riding House Street
London W1W 7EJ
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 (2) above or make a donation on line by going to the
Prostate Cancer Research. Centre web site at www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk
. 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 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.
Your actual start time will be sent to you about 5
or 6 weeks before the event but you can request a specific start time
window when you complete your registration form. The organising team
will do their utmost to comply with your request, including any
subsequent requests to make a change to your allocated start time.
What route will we be taking up?
After signing in and receiving a pre-climb briefing,
walkers will set off up the mountain using either the spectacular
Miners Track or the Pyg Track both of which start from pen Y Pass.
What route will we be taking down?
The route down 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 sort of level of physical fitness will I need?
Climbing Mt Snowdon is easily achievable by anyone
in reasonable health and of average fitness. 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 . The age of
participants who have taken part in previous Snowdon 500 Challenges
ranges from 7 up to 80.
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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