This weekend I completed the famous Three Peaks Challenge of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours. Our final time was 23 hours, 15 minutes. A good achievement, but it's as much a logistical challenge as a physical one. My team could of been fitter, but we had a fast vehicle and good driver, didn't delay on the transitions and kept the pace steady. The conditions were absolutely perfect, although there was plenty of cloud/snow up Nevis and the Scafell ascent was in fierce late afternoon sun. But there was no rain, little wind and the sunset over Wasdale was totally stunning.
The final ascent of Snowdon was at 1am and we summited at roughly 3. The sun was rising in the distance, an incredible finish. So box ticked, 3 peaks done. Next time, I'd like to try and push it and record a good time. I think I could have completed in at least an hour and half quicker if with a team of similar fitness.
Still an amazing 24 hours and unbeatable scenery. 
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