Join us for the Jove Club Welsh 3000s Challenge (24 hours) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

This is an extreme mountain challenge that demands exceptional fitness and mental fortitude. Only Jove members with proven mountain experience and endurance will be able to join. While we provide expert guidance and support, you must be capable of handling sustained intense effort across technical terrain in potentially challenging Welsh weather conditions.

From the rugged summit of Snowdon to the imposing Glyder range and the mighty Carneddau, this challenge represents the ultimate test of mountain endurance in Wales. Over 24 intense hours, you'll attempt to conquer all 15 peaks over 3,000 feet in Eryri. That's approximately 45km of challenging terrain with over 3,200m of elevation gain (not including the walk to the top of Snowdon), making this one of Britain's most prestigious mountain challenges.

With experienced Mountain Leaders guiding your journey from comfortable basecamp to towering summits, you're not just climbing mountains - you're joining an elite group of adventurers who've mastered Wales' highest peaks.

Day 1 (Friday):

• Arrival in Llanberis by 8pm

• Team briefing and equipment check

• Overnight stay at YHA Pen y Pass

• Detailed route planning and weather assessment

• Rest before the challenge

Days 2-3 (Saturday possibly into Sunday): Challenge Day

• Starting early, tackle the three main mountain groups:

  • Eryri Massif

  • Glyderau Range

  • Carneddau Mountains

• Navigate technical terrain including Crib Goch

• Experience some of Wales' most dramatic ridge lines

• Test your endurance across multiple summits

• If we have a time, a well earned celebratory meal!

Day 3 (Sunday):

• Rest at accommodation (we may not finish until the early hours)

• Grab lunch and depart

What's included:

✅ Qualified Mountain Leaders (1:4 ratio)

✅ Two nights accommodation at YHA Pen y Pass

✅ Support person meeting us at checkpoints to resupply

✅ Lunch + resupply during the challenge

What's not included:

❌ Transport to/from Llanberis

❌ Personal equipment and clothing

❌ Meals and snacks

❌ Mountain weather guarantees!

Cost: £390 (£350 for Jove Pioneer members)

We’re also running an early-bird offer if you book before 30th of April - £350 + £315 for Pioneer members

How to take part: Complete the form below detailing your mountain experience or any upcoming trips you’re planning. This challenge requires:

• Some mountain experience (we don’t need mountain goats but we do need people who have an idea of what they’re letting themselves in for)

• High level of cardiovascular fitness

• Comfort with some exposure and scrambling

Preparation support: We'll help participants prepare through:

• Training weekends in the mountains (we’d recommend attending at least one mountain weekend before the challenge especially if you’re not experienced)

• Fitness preparation in London - there’s much we can do to get ready. Join our sessions and talk to us about tips to train

• Equipment guidance

• Training plans

Required experience: We are confident the majority of reasonably fit people should be able to complete this event

• Previous mountain experience in the UK

• Confidence scrambling on exposed terrain

• All-weather mountain experience

Minimum + maximum numbers: For the trip to go ahead, we need 4 participants confirmed by May 31st. If more people wish to do it, then please get in touch ASAP so we can arrange additional guides

Kit list: Detailed kit list to follow

How to get involved: Complete the form below and we’ll be in touch