What's the 15 Peaks Challenge? 

15 Peaks, also known as the Welsh 3000s, is one of the UK's toughest charity challenges. As the names indicate, it covers all 15 peaks in Northern Snowdonia over 3,000 feet in height. In just 24 hours, you cover some 30 miles, including 14,000 feet of ascent and descent (that's 52km and 5,000m for the metric-minded).
Teams of four to six compete in this demanding day out in the mountains, which will test the physical and psychological stamina of the very fittest walkers and climbers. 2010's event takes place on 2nd to 4th July. Email kirsty@hopehiv.org to find out more.

 2009 video 

 what's the link with hopehiv?  

HOPEHIV founder Phil Wall has been doing the 15 Peaks Challenge for seven years. We asked him about his first time:

"The good news was, I was able to complete it in my first year; the bad news was I could hardly walk for two days afterwards!! It has to be one of the most demanding yet inspiring endurance events in the UK – it is both a physical and very much a mental challenge. It requires the courage and dedication to keep going, one step at a time - something we also regularly encounter amongst Africa’s inspiring orphan generation."

 2009 results    

Eikon is the charity that organises the actual event. Eikon gives HOPEHIV the opportunity to find teams willing to walk with us and raise money to support some of the most vulnerable children and young people on the planet.