The Three Peaks Challenge

In the peak of summer, on 16th of June, a team of Preston Redman employees took their careers to new heights – to 1,345 metres to be precise. A year of practice hikes around the country culminated in an attempt at the Three Peaks Challenge, which involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in 24 hours.

The team travelled to Scotland and ascended Ben Nevis in scorching sun and +27 degrees, with breathtaking views at the summit that spanned across the Highlands under the setting sun. Ben Nevis was conquered in 6.5 hours, after which the support team drove through the night to Scafell Pike.

Scafell Pike was met with much cooler temperatures, with the team completing the climb in just over 4 hours. A quick turnaround saw the team begin and successfully accomplish their final ascent of Snowdon, bravely descending the mountain in the darkness and completing the last 4k in a thunderstorm.

Fundraising has been in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and the team were proud to have raised £6,400 for the charity.

Donations remain open until 17 July. You can support their invaluable cause by visiting www.dsairambulance.org.uk/fundraisers/prestonredman-3-peaks-challenge.