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I would like to say thank you to all those who have generously made donations. £1,025 has now been raised, and will be split equally between Elvington Church of England Primary School’s PTA and the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.  This is more than double the original target amount of £500.

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Our challenge firstly took us into the heart of the breath taking Western Highlands in order to conquer the highest peak in the British Isles, set at 1343m (4409ft) above sea level.   The stunning views of the Highlands were with us all the way and provided a fantastic backdrop.  

The summit of Ben Nevis only receives about 60 days of sunshine every year, so we were fortunate to be treated to blue skies and snow before reaching the top.

After climbing Ben Nevis, we then drove for 6 hours and 30 minutes before climbing the highest mountain in England (Scafell Pike), at an elevation of 978 metres (3,209ft) above sea level.  

We enjoyed bright sunshine for the vast majority of the climb, and witnessed a truly spectacular sunset before descending Scafell Pike in the dark; this presented an additional challenge!

After getting some much needed sleep, we then drove for just over 6 hours before climbing Snowden.  At an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560ft) above sea level, Snowden is the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.

The slopes of Snowdon have one of the wettest climates in Great Britain, it is also much busier than the other mountains – as you can see in the photograph at the summit.

We completed the combined walking/climbing distance of 23 miles (37km), including a total ascent of 3,064 metres (10,052ft), in 34 hours and 4 minutes (including a driving time of 12 hours and 30 minutes).  This was quicker than the 48 hours we allowed ourselves to complete the challenge.