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How to climb Scafell Pike quickly

28/6/2018

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Great Gable and Scafell Pike towering over Wast Water
We've enjoyed quite a few ascents to Scafell Pike over the last week. Both day and night, but all have been in stunning weather.
A highlight has been whilst helping out Nissan UK in their bid to be the fastest Electric powered 3 Peakers. At around midnight on Tuesday the Nissan Leaf silently cruised into the National Trust car park at Wasdale Head. Only the bright headlights waking me from a quick 'power nap'!
From the moment I met Gareth & Dom, I knew they were focused on getting a fast time and second place wasn't going to happen for them.
We set off and I set the pace, a very rapid pace, heading towards Lingmell Gill. WE arrived at the river crossing in a mere 16 minutes, happy with that. We continued to blast on up Brown Tongue, through Hollowstones and on to Lingmell Col, arriving here in 1 hour. We reached the summit 20 minutes later and after a couple of snaps we began the 'flight' down!

With sustained speed and determination the team arrived back in the valley posting a time of 2 hours 35 minutes.

Whilst chatting to Gareth abut his training preparation for this event, he had done very little specific training, but had a high level of general fitness and is a regular runner.
But more than this, there was a strong determination and an unwillingness to accept second best. That's what powered this ascent.

This has been the fastest time I have completed Scafell Pike, and that's day or night. Fair to say we were all feeling pretty knackered afterwards.

I bid the team farewell as they silently cruised out of the car park in the smart looking Leaf. As well as a really cool evening on the mountain i've learnt a few things about electric cars.

Meanwhile, our guide Sam was also on the mountain leading the journalists from Autocar on their also rather quick summit scramble.

Big thanks to Nissan UK, especially Lucy and Gareth. And to Sam for your help with this event.

Whether you're looking for a super quick, or more normal pace ascent of Scafell Pike. We can help and we operate day and night 7 days a week.

Mark

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Sunset / moonrise and Scafell showing off
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3 Peaks Challenge....or how about 5 Peaks!

23/6/2018

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The the slabs of Scafell Pike
Yesterday afternoon we were over in the stunning Wasdale valley helping Advocate Events with one of their challenge events. This time a 5 Peaks Challenge!! So that means the 3 highest peaks on the mainland followed by visits to the top of Northern and Southern Ireland. That'll be quite a trip then.

The team arrived a few minutes early and were in very good spirits. The sun was shining and Wasdale was looking glorious. I was almost late arriving due to the many stops for photos en-route, it really was that good.

Setting off a little before 5pm on a mid-summer afternoon means it's going to be a daylight walk, thankfully. But not only that, we also had the shadows casting their spell over the crags of Scafell, and over the greens and greys of Mosedale, oh and not to forget the magic of The Napes of Great Gable. During our descent we witnessed the moonrise over Scafell Pike, marking the col of Mickledore. All of this can be looked at in photos, we try to capture the moment, but it's just not possible to feel those same emotions as actually being there. Get out more, go exploring, there's lots of wonderful things to see and do.

Our target time for the round trip was circa 4 hours and we achieved this. Top effort all round.

During these challenge events, I will often ask participants 'why are you doing this'? Many will reply by saying they are raising money for a good cause. This is always good to hear. Last night, for some, the good causes were very close to home. Thanks for sharing your story with us. And thank you all for same.

Unusually I got to drive home before dark, so could enjoy the scenery over the Hardknott and Wrynose passes once again.

Thanks again to Advocate Events, see you soon.

Mark

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Moonrise of the Scafell range
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Descending from Scafell Pike during perfect conditions
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