TRIP NOTES BELIEVE ACHIEVE INSPIRE JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK Sat 12 May Sat 12 May 2018
OVERVIEW JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK 2 In aid of JDRF 12 May 12 May 2018 1 DAYS UK TOUGH This oneday challenge is an adventurous way to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Brecon Beacons' National Park. Ascending the ridgeway up on to the Brecons Way, this route is slightly less well walked compared to the main hiking route in the area providing you with a great chance to wander amongst the mountain range. Ascend the ridgeline and summit Pen Y Fan (886m) Explore country lanes and forest tracks Hike along the Brecons Way A fantastic adventure in the heart of Wales Raise funds exclusively for JDRF After summiting Pen Y Fan, the highest point in the National Park, you will branch down the forest tracks around the Talybont reservoir before returning to the village hall in TalybontonUsk, where you will cross the finish line and celebrate your achievement!
ITINERARY JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK 3 YOUR CHALLENGE DAY BY DAY DAY 1 Sat 12 May Day 1: Challenge Day! You will receive a warm welcome from the JDRF team when you arrive at the registration point. Shortly after meeting your trek leaders and your fellow trekkers, your trek leader will run through a full safety briefing and then it will be time to begin! Following the country lanes, you will begin a long and slow ascent on to the ridgeline of the Brecons. It's a good footpath but one that is slightly less well hiked compared to the main route of the traditional Brecons Ways. Once the ridgeline is reached, the route follows the Brecons Way to the summit of Pen Y Fan (886m). You will then branch down along the forest tracks around the Talybont reservoir, before returning to the village hall for a celebratory glass of fizz and your wellearned medal!
COST JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK 4 HOW TO FUND YOUR CHALLENGE This page provides you details of the costs of your challenge. SELF FUNDER Pay a registration fee of 30.00 when you book Then a balance of 135.00 (8 weeks before your challenge) Raise as much as you can for your charity. MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP Registration fee of 30.00 when you book Raise a minimum of 270.00 for your charity. FLEXI Registration fee of 30.00 when you book Then 40.00 towards challenge costs (8 weeks before your challenge) Raise a minimum of 190.00 for your charity. WHAT'S INCLUDED Before you go Access to UK based training weekends (optional and at additional expense) Discount on personal equipment from Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor and Cycle Surgery in the UK Support materials (itinerary, kit list, fact file, Q&As, health notes, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance) Fundraising advice Fitness training notes Access to "ask the expert" re your kit requirements Risk assessment and emergency management planning Access to your own password protected account including support materials and training schedules On your challenge Drinking water on challenge days Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary Full backup support including firstaid qualified staff and firstaid supplies All challenge management before, during and post event Packed lunch and drinks Celebratory drink at the finish line WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED Before you go On your challenge
COST JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK 5 THE DETAILS Fundraising deadlines You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required must be sent to the charity 7 weeks before departure (by 24/03/2018), and the remaining 20% within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 09/06/2018).If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your challenge costs. The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. Typical group size The typical group size is 75 100 participants
INFORMATION JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK 6 Why book with Charity Challenge Charity Challenge is one of the UK's leading challenge events company with over 18 years experience of delivering worldclass fundraising events. On this expedition you will receive: The very best trek leaders to support you every step of the way. Training advice and support An industryleading safety programme A truly unforgettable experience! Grading The JDRF Brecon Beacons Challenge is graded as tough. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind. It will be a long day of trekking around the mountains on undulating terrain so training is essential. Clothing and equipment Equipment of good quality and durability could make the difference between a fantastic challenge experience and an uncomfortable one. For this challenge, waterproof and wellworn in boots or trail shoes will be indispensable. The terrain is uneven and can be very rough, so it is vital that you use either boots or trail shoes with good grip. Sports trainers are not suitable. Once you book you will have access to kit discounts with our partners The Outdoor Shop, Outdoor Hire and Cotswold Outdoor. Training The JDRF Brecon Beacons Challenge is a long, sustained event of up to 12 hours and covering uneven terrain with ssections of ascents and descents. Therefore it requires a good level of fitness. The ideal training for this challenge is, naturally, walking along similar terrain. However, if you do not have the luxury of living near the great outdoors, then the gym or running/walking in your local area are good places to start. Most training should be part of an ongoing lifestyle, but if this is not the case then you should begin training 46 months prior to the challenge and gradually build up. Remember to use the clothes, equipment and especially the shoes that you will be wearing on the challenge in order to get them worn in. The more you exercise before the challenge, the more you will get out of it. Money
INFORMATION JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK 7 During the challenge there are limited opportunities to spend any money. We would advise you should need no more than 20 (GBP) excluding your travel cost. Insurance We don t offer insurance for our UK trips, as any medical emergencies would naturally be covered through the NHS. If you wish, you could look into your own policy that covers cancellation for travel within the UK. Climate As you know, the weather in the UK can be highly unpredictable and at times erratic, so being prepared is the key! Although the early summer months of should be, in general, warmer, sunnier and more stable in terms of the weather conditions, we all know that this isn t always the case. Please check the weather forecasts up to ensure that you bring clothing suitable for warm sunny walking weather and also sudden wind and downpours should they occur. Terrain This challenge is based within the mountainous range of the Brecon Beacons National park, and the difficulty of this trek should not be underestimated as it includes one long day of trekking, with a surprising number of gradual ascents and descents. The route is on good paths and quiet country roads, but it's the variation of terrain that makes this challenge a unique and fun experience. Accommodation No accommodation is provided for this challenge. We would like to encourage all participants whenever possible to book a few extra nights in the local area to fully enjoy their challenge and to put money back into the local communities. Food & drink We encourage you to eat a healthy breakfast before arriving to register for the event. Lunch will be available in the form of a packed lunch. We recommend that you bring some of your own snacks to ensure that you can keep your energy levels up throughout the trek. The drinking of alcohol the night before the challenge is strongly discouraged for your own health and safety during this tough challenge. Toilets There will be toilet facilities both at the start and end of the trek; however during the challenge such facilities will
INFORMATION JDRF'S BRECON BEACONS CHALLENGE UK 8 be limited to the great outdoors! Safety Charity Challenge considers the safety of all of our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we have set up Challenge Safe, one of the most advanced and thorough safety management systems in the industry. Challenge Safe formalises our ethos when it comes to safety, and brings together the procedures and risk management strategies that we use to audit all aspects of our challenges, from vehicles to accommodation to the challenge activity itself. Your welfare is absolutely paramount! Here are a couple of important points that you should be aware of: The terrain on the challenge is often rocky and in wet conditions can be extremely slippery. Please make sure that your shoes have good grip. Trainers are not appropriate as they lack grip. The weather can change in the course of the day. Please make sure you carry an additional warm layer, waterproof jacket. This event includes short sections along country roads. Please take care along these sections and keep to the sides of the roads in single file. This is a long distance, endurance event. Ensure that you eat lots throughout the day and keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of fluids.
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