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How difficult is the challenge?
Every challenge is graded from easy to very hard, with moderate and hard in between. This challenge is graded moderate
How fit do I have to be?
If you exercise at least twice a week you’ll find you more than prepared to take on this challenge. If you don’t then you’ll have consider doing some training for the challenge.
How much will I need to raise?
The challenge will take place on Saturday 2nd January 2010
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Water, The Source of Life
A year after the war, the Gaza Strip remains a disaster zone. Families are in despair, as hundreds of them had their homes totally destroyed and do not have proper shelter to endure Gaza's conditions.
Gazans also continue to face difficulty obtaining food due to shortages and widespread poverty. The health situation has showed no big improvement either, as lack
of supplies and medicines continue to plague the coastal strip.
As well as delivering £3 million worth of life saving medical supplies to hospitals and emergency food packs to families during the 22 day crisis, Islamic Relief is helping to rebuild Gaza with a £16 million, 22 project programme. Projects include, reconstruction of schools, developing water networks, rebuilding hospitals and primary care trusts, psychosocial therapy for children and family sponsorship.
One year on, Gaza still needs YOUR support
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The Trek
This will be an amazing trek up to the highest Summit in the England and Wales.
It will take between 5 to 7 hours to reach the peak and return to the meeting point at the bottom of the mountain.
The trek will be led by fully qualified mountain guides who’ll be with the group throughout the challenge.
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How will we get to Snowdon?
We will be traveling by coach from the Islamic Relief office on Friday evening, spending the night in near Snowdon. The cost of the coach and accommodation is covered in your registration fee of £50.
What do I need to wear?
For the coach journey you can wear what ever you’re comfortable in. You will need to make sure you are wearing suitable hiking gear. Kits list includes
- 1st Layer - base layer, this is the first layer closest to your skin, it works by removing sweat from your skin and keeping you dry, an example will be the Helly Hansen base layer, but many other cheaper alternatives are available on the market.
- 2nd Layer - a light fleece or a loose fitting t-shirt.
- 3rd Layer - A water proof jacket, this is essential and you may not be allowed to climb the mountain without this. Hopefully the weather will be clear and this’ll be in you backpack for the entire day.
- Trousers – you should wear loose fitting trekking trousers, light combat trousers are suitable for this.
- Boots – The boots you bring need to be ankle high and waterproof. Again you will not be allowed to climb if you do not have the right footwear.
If you don’t have boots that you have already worn in, it is possible for you to wear good walking/running trainers with a good grip at the bottom. This is the minimum standard and will not protect your ankle.
- Bag – the bag you bring needs to have to shoulder straps. Sling bags and one strap bags will cause you a huge amount of discomfort on the climb.
Can I wear my jilbaab?
For safety reasons, we recommend that you wear loose clothing whilst climbing, however if you want to wear the jilbaab from departure point to Wales, then that should not be a problem.
Do I need special trainers?
It is essential that you have appropriate footwear, ankle high waterproof boots are best. If you have not worn them in, then a good pair of walking / running trainers maybe permitted if the weather is suitable. Fashionable thin trainers with no grip are not suitable and people turning up with this type of footwear will not be allowed on the mountain.
Do I need extra clothes and equipment?
The weather on the mountains can be very fickle, so an extra layer of clothes and waterproofs is essential. A hiking stick can be very useful whilst walking as it takes 70% of the weight from you legs.
Do I need specialist kit?
A clothes and equipment checklist will be provided to you to- you will need to pack carefully so as not to overload your bag.
How much do I need to raise?
You must be committed to raising a MINIMUM of £300, however we hope that you can raise more than this amount. In the past we have had individuals raising up to a £1000.
When do I have to hand the money in to Islamic Relief?
At least 3 days before the trek.
What age can climb the mountain?
16 years and over can take part in this event. However, if you are between 16-18 parental consent must be sought. Anybody under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No children under 10 are allowed on the trek.
Do I need to bring my own food and water?
Yes, you will need to carry your own food and water. Please bear in mind that you will need a lot of water and small sugary snacks to keep you going.
Are there toilets on the mountain?
There are no toilets on the way up. From previous experience, even though we drink plenty of water on the way up, you'll tend not to need the toilet as all the fluid you drink is used to re-hydrate your body.
Do I need to bring money?
Money might be useful, but is not essential for the trek.
Will we have any experience tour guides?
Fully qualified Mountain Leaders will be with us all the way up.
Will there be any Qualified First Aiders travelling with us?
Yes, we will take 3-4 qualified first aiders with us to assist if there are any mishaps.
How long will it take to reach the summit?
5 to 7 hours
How long will we be staying on the summit?
This depends on the weather but we normally summit for no longer than half an hour for refreshments.
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