Active Mountaineering
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Aug 31,2023The best and worst 24 hours of my life! I defo underestimated how hard it would be to complete this challenge! My legs have only just recovered 3 days later but boy was it worth it! Chris was awesome! The way he has the 24 hour structured with the allotted times for each mountain and 2 coach drivers to get you between each one is amazing! He puts you through your paces and motivates the whole group to keep moving with tough love! Top bloke and an incredible experience! Thanks Chris
Ananda Holley
Aug 19,2023This challenge tests you physically and mentally, right from the start your heads in the game and if its not you will fail. Keep on Chris's heel and don't faff around and you'll be back within 24 hrs . That feeling is priceless and the previous 24 hrs all make sense. The best challenge I have ever done - thanks Chris. Amanda and Anna
G R
Aug 04,2023If you want to join an overcrowded bus full of people with little regard for health and safety, overflowing with trash and a guide with no sense of positivity and fun that is meant to accompany such a challenge - book this trip. A number of people were left in tears before they even attempted the second peak. you will be welcomed with constant swearing, takes of expensive ex wives and little regard for the training and the effort and the cost most people went to join what is meant to be a transformative challenge. Any feedback is will be welcomed by comments that you didn’t train enough and you will also get a story of how the leader lost a group of people - with one person lost for 21 hours in a search and rescue mission on scalfell pike. Trip Booked via active adventures who take no responsibility for the third party they ask to lead the trip.
Jack Jones
Jul 24,2023This was one of the most challenging experiences of my life, both physically and mentally. If you are thinking of doing the three peaks challenge then Chris is the man you need. Chris and his team set the standard from the minute you get on the coach. You will go through so much but Chris and his team will get you through it and push you to your limits to make sure you achieve the challenge. I could not fault them. Thanks Chris for pushing me to my limit and making sure I left everything out there. Really wish you all the best!
James
Jul 17,2023This was an amazing experience with an equally amazing team. Not for the faint of heart. Will test you both mentally and physically but Chris (and his guides) will get you through kicking and screaming, singing and chanting, running to the finish line or on your knees. Don’t forget to ask Chris to give you his rendition of “Sweet Caroline” halfway up Snowdon in the pitch black, if that doesn’t get you going, nothing will!! We didn’t get to do all three because of the weather but I’ll definitely be coming back and without a shadow of a doubt with Chris and we WILL do it this time!
Michael Habblett
Jun 30,2023An absolutely world class guiding company who you can totally trust to give you a safe and well suported challenge environment. Chris and his team are a credit to their profession and they do not leave anything whatsoever to chance. Trusting them to them take the logistical strain (free from the worries of all of the travel related issues and driving/walking routes and the pace required to get it done in time) allows you to completely focus on your own physical performance and state of mind, and is money very well spent I can assure you. Chris is a very honest chap, his direct approach is based on the fact that, through vast experience of leading group challenges, he knows that anything less than the full and blunt truth will cause problems at some point. His job is to get you into a position to succeed on any given challenge – and he will not fail to do so – However, you will have to bring the desire, you will have to have gained the strength, you will have to provide the courage and the willpower, you will have to be ready to face your demons. I have undertaken professionally guided walks all around the world, from Peru to New Zealand, from the US to the Falkland Islands so I know when a Company is doing it absolutely flawlessly, from start to finish with not even the smallest detail overlooked. Active Mountaineering are operating at a level that is unlike anything I have previously encountered – their combined experience is mind-blowing and please believe me when I say that that really makes a massive difference when you are out on the hills. Andy & Natali H
Kirsti Preston
Jun 26,2023Great company! Great leadership from Chris. Organised with precision timings and great banter along the way. Be prepared, it’s not easy, but you’ll be so thankful when you complete it. I wouldn’t use any other company. Chris and his team know how to get it done in the true 24 hours. 5 Stars from me 👏🏼
James Cornwall
Jun 26,2023If you're looking to do the National Three Peaks challenge within 24 hours, Active Mountaineering is the way to go! Spot on from start to finish. Chris and his team are friendly and motivational. The whole operation was slick and to the minute. Thoroughly enjoyable, would highly recommend!
Anna
Jun 26,2023Completed the 3 peaks challenge in just under 24 hours with Chris & his guides from Active Mountaineering. “Challenge” is definitely the right word & from the moment I started communicating with Chris it was obvious he was 100% committed to getting us to achieve the most we possibly could. As a soft southerner I sometimes found his approach a bit direct ;) but in the end I wouldn’t have wanted to do it with any other guide. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone but don’t underestimate the amount of training you need to have under your belt to get to all three summits (and back down!) in a true 24 hours where “minutes matter”. The group I walked with were also amazing and overall it was an experience I’ll treasure forever (though I won’t be signing up for the Ultimate Challenge anytime soon)! Thanks Chris, Ewan & the whole team for making it happen.
Samantha McGeown
Jun 26,2023Just finished the national 3 peaks, was an amazing weekend, well organised to a T. The guides were amazing so supportive (but brutal) , the coach is large and well equipped and everyone I encountered on this trip was amazing. Highly recommended if you to be pushed to completion 💪🏻
Jon sargent
Jun 22,2023Just returned from a 24hr 3 peak challenge with Active Mountaineering, Chris and his team were fantastic and very professional, they helped everyone throughly throughout the whole 24hrs, they also gave us all plenty of encouragement to succeed in the challenge, I will definitely be booking again next year with several friends this time, great company great passion 👍
Amy Gavin
Jun 19,2023If you're in any doubt about booking this trip — do it! It's physically tough, but the views and the incredible sense of achievement when you complete the challenge make it absolutely worth it. Our guide Mark worked hard alongside the coach drivers to ensure that we finished within the 24 hours and gave us all the advice and encouragement we needed along the way. Amazing experience that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
Jemima King
Jun 18,2023If you are looking for a guide who can get you up the 3 peaks in 24 hours then look no further. Chris and his team were 'on it' from the start and made it very clear that it was going to be a team challenge. They were motivational throughout and helped everyone as much as they could. We were on track but unfortunately a lightening storm had other ideas. I would highly recommend the team.
Katie Ashton
Jun 16,2023My best friend and I decided to test ourselves with the 24hr National 3 Peaks Challenge and came across a blog recommending Active Mountaineering. Having previously considered doing it alone and driving ourselves, I am so glad we chose Active Mountaineering instead! Chris has put a great deal of thought into the impeccable management of the whole operation...making sure the group reaches every designated snack stop/drink stop/summit on time in order to complete the challenge within 24 hours. Nice luxurious bus with reclining seats to help you snatch a few hours sleep too. We also started a couple of hours later than most companies (in order to ensure we are rested and fuelled) and overtook them later on (they take longer than 24 hrs) thanks to Chris' military-style operation. Don't be fooled, this is a tough challenge you need to train for as you are pushing the whole way round and have to keep up the pace in order to summit in time - but Chris and the team support you and push you on the whole way. Using Active Mountaineering meant we didn't have to think about anything except eating, sleeping and putting one foot in front of the other - which makes all the difference getting yourself over the line in 24 hours! And the views are INCREDIBLE, Chris and the guides are super friendly and supportive, the bus drivers navigate the windy country roads like a boss and the group banter kept us laughing throughout - the phrase of the weekend being "NO FAFFING!!" :) We had the best time and have caught the bug to do more challenges. Super impressed and very much recommend. Thanks Chris for the fantastic memories.
Jenna Fowler
Jun 14,2023The 3 Peaks Challenge was well organized and the team is like a well oiled machine. Chris’s “no faffing” attitude is exactly what is needed to complete the challenge on time. If you are into pampering and ego stroking, this is not the one for you. Guides were brilliant and everyone extremely supportive.
Alfie Bull
Jun 09,2023Great experience, one of the best things I’ve done, it was really tough at times but great leadership from Chris to get us through it!!!
Lynsey Wallace
Jun 08,2023If you want to complete the National 3-Peaks Challenge in 24 hours then Active Mountaineering is the way to go! Mountain Leader Chris is tough on you - but that’s what is needed to complete on time! I’d highly recommend this experience
Sam Baxter
Jun 08,2023Three Peaks 24 hour Challenge - completed with time to spare. Wow, what an experience! I absolutely loved this challenge. Chris’ leadership skills and approach to the challenge were brutal to say the least but I understand why he had to be this way. The guides were also absolutely amazing; so friendly and supportive when people really needed it. I would highly recommend this challenge for those who want to be pushed to their limits both physically and mentally. Thanks Chris 🙌🏻
Troy Morgan
Jun 05,2023Myself and my partner completed the Three Peaks Challenge within 24 hours, as did 39 out of the 47 in the group. This is quite an achievement, and what an experience it was, amazing! Chris really does know what he's doing. At the end you will understand why his no fluff, balls out approach is what is needed to get you through the challenge, and it's all carried with great humour. This challenge is a toughie and you'd best be ready for it! Chris is supported by a very professional team who are genuinely caring and personable. I'm sure we'll be joining Chris and his team on other adventures in the future. Very highly recommended!
Cumpsty Road 39, L21 9HX, Liverpool, GB
http://www.activemountaineering.co.uk
James Barham
Sep 04,2023Just come back from completing the 3 peaks challenge with Active Mountaineering and I can’t praise them enough. The team leader Chris runs a tight ship having everything planned down to the minute and it’s because of this he has the great success rate when it comes to completing the challenge. If you’re looking to do the 3 peaks challenge this is the company you need to do it with as they will set the stage for you to complete the challenge and then it’s all up to you to put the effort in and push though when it gets tough.