[Snowdon Challenge 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.

[Snowdon challenge part three The Trek]

[Snowdon challenge part four FAQ's]

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

• 1^st 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.
  
• 2^nd Layer - a light fleece or a loose fitting t-shirt.
  
• 3^rd 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.