[Ben Nevis Part one The Basics]

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.

When will it take place?
For the Bradford contingent the coach will be leaving central Bradford at 1pm on Saturday 24th July.  We’ll spend one night in youth hostels in Fort Williams then we’ll climb on Sunday 25th and return to Bradford on the 25th July.

[Ben Nevis part two the cause]

Water, The Source of Life
Water is the basic liquid of life. However, over one billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water, and almost half the world's population lack adequate sanitation.

This affects their health, their environment, their basic dignity and their children's future. For some countries the problem is scarcity of water, while in others water may be plentiful but of poor quality.

Around 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused by inadequate water or sanitation, according to the World Health Organisation. Water-related diseases account for 2.2 million deaths each year, mostly among children under the age of five.

Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene not only cause sickness and death, but also increase health costs, reduce people's ability to earn a living, and reduce school enrolment rates, especially for girls. Shortages in water can lead to harvest failures and even famine. All these factors combine together to contribute to the continuing cycle of poverty in developing countries.

Water is the basic liquid of life. However, over one billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water, and almost half the world's population lack adequate sanitation.

This affects their health, their environment, their basic dignity and their children's future. For some countries the problem is scarcity of water, while in others water may be plentiful but of poor quality.

Around 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused by inadequate water or sanitation, according to the World Health Organisation. Water-related diseases account for 2.2 million deaths each year, mostly among children under the age of five.

Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene not only cause sickness and death, but also increase health costs, reduce people's ability to earn a living, and reduce school enrolment rates, especially for girls. Shortages in water can lead to harvest failures and even famine. All these factors combine together to contribute to the continuing cycle of poverty in developing countries.

[Ben Nevis part three The Trek]

This will be an amazing trek up to the highest Summit in the UK. 

It will take between 6 to 8 hours to reach the peak and return to the meeting point at the bottom of the mountain.

We will be leaving a day before the Trek and returning at the end of the trek.

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[Ben Nevis part four FAQ's]

How will we get to Ben Nevis?
We will be traveling by coach; we'llnotify you of the departure point in good time.  The cost of the coach is covered in your registration pack.

What do I need to wear?
You will need to make sure you are wearomg suitable hiking gear, see kit list above for more details..

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 Scotland, then that should not be a problem.

Do I need special trainers?experience?
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 cn 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 as the weight allowance is only 20kg.

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.  There will be a prize for the one who raised the most.

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 and small sugery 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 will be useful for purchasing food and drink the day before the trek.

Will we have any experience tour guides?
Experienced climbers will be with you from top to bottom, all of whom have done Ben Nevis many times before.  Some of them have even done some of the most difficult mountains in the world like Everest and K3.

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?
6 to 8 hours

How long will we be staying on the summit?
6 This depends on the weather but we normally summit for no longer than half an hour for refreshments.



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