I did it! It was the hardest thing I've ever done!

7 Peaks In 7 Days For Autism   -    My trip to India was cancelled due to flash floods (see link).  Determined to challenge myself and raise awareness for autism, I conquered 7 peaks in 7 days in 3 countries instead.  It was a total of 44 hours hiking and 6,420 metres of ascent and descent!  For more photos of the challenge click here...For videos of the challenge click here...

To everyone who has sponsored me so far - a massive thank you - your generosity and well wishes mean everything.

Which mountains did I climb? 

Day 1:Carn Ban Mor (Scot): 5 hours hiking - 1052m altitude

Day 2:Ben Nevis (Scot): 7 1/2 hours hiking - 1344m altitude

Day 3:Ben Lomond (Scot): 6 hours hiking - 974m altitude
Day 4:Skiddaw (Eng): 4 hours hiking - 931m altitude
Day 5:Broad Crag (Eng): 9 hours hiking - 934m altitude
Day 6:Helvellyn (Eng): 4 hours hiking - 950m altitude
Day 7:Snowdon (Wales): 6 1/2 hours hiking - 1085m altitude

(Finished on Sunday 22nd August 2010) 

Plan B

Unfortunately I am not going to the Indian Himalayas. :( The area that I was going to, Leh, has been hit by devastating floods last week which has left a death toll of 185 and 200 people still missing. It has barely been reported by the British press. Please pray for the people of Leh and their lives that they will need to rebuild. The decision got made yesterday (Thursday) to cancel the trip. Naturally I am very disappointed after 7 months of preparation but am currently preparing Plan B, the goal now is 7 British mountains in 7 days, starting the new trip on Sunday... :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-10937196
http://m.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/terrified-trekkers-recount-hell-in-himalayas-20100813-12270.html

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I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support, kindness and generosity for the 'teampetertrek' project. The support, both financial and emotional, from family, friends, school colleagues and parents from school, has been overwhelming. The donations, sponsorship and fundraising have exceeded my expectations, meaning it has already broken the £3,500 barrier (including gift aid). All of this money will go (and most already has) to the National Autistic Society, as I have completely self-funded the trip. For more information on the charity itself, you can visit http://www.autism.org.uk/ - A week to go, and I am nervous but excited about the challenge ahead!Http://www.justgiving.com/teampetertrek

My knee

I set off hiking on Friday with Frank only to find my knee was sufferring from too much excerise. I was gutted! The hike was cancelled and I drove home dejected.

I'd covered 46 miles during the week either running or walking. Two days later, and after resting, wearing a knee support and a good massage my dear old dad, my knee's feeling much better. Confidence is crucial now, and if I think I can do it, then I will do it.

Off today to be my best mate's best man!

Another 16 and a half miles

I've just walked through the door after hiking 16 and a half miles.  So far this week, covered 46 miles by foot training!  Is it weird to take a photo of yourself?

Check out this ace article by Chris Ollett on my trek

http://www.wolverineden.com/

Helvellyn 2: The Sequel

To cap off my training weekend, I woke up tired but determined to get more miles under my belt.  I headed to the lakes to summit Helvellyn, a hike I did a couple of months ago.  Much to my own annoyance, I forgot to take my jacket with me, and ended up very glad it didn't rain at all!

It took 5 hours in total but I wanted to do 6 hours in total so did another hour hike when I got back to good old Standish.  It was definitely difficult to wake up this morning after hiking yesterday, but feel chuffed after completing these last two days.  A well earned rest now!