It has been far too long since I updated my blog, so apologies to Curry (http://alaneverest.blogspot.com/) for that. There has been a lot going on over the past couple of months including our first official charity event in the form of Sagarmatha at the Collection on Old Brompton Road. Organised by the Trektators, the evening was a great success, enjoyed by all and made a good start to our fundraising efforts.
On the training side we have been hard at work with circuit training twice a week in amongst several runs and cycle rides. As part of a team building exercise, Team Tenzing ventured north to Ben Nevis to start the Three Peaks Challenge back in October. Whilst we were all very excited and confident in achieving this challenge, we slightly under estimated the weather conditions during the time of year. This was the weekend when hundreds of people were lost on Scafell Pike and I can honestly say I have never experience wind and rain like it in the UK.
Unfortunately we never made it to the top of Ben Nevis but had a valiant effort with over 4 hours of trekking through pitch black in atrocious conditions before safety came first and we turned around. A wise decision I think considering a few of us where almost blown off the mountain on several occasions and we were all very cold and wet through. On our return our driver was somewhat surprised to see us in one piece. This was partly since he had never seen a group of people set of in the conditions (thanks for the warning) and moreover, the fact that the bus nearly blow over in the night so he assumed we had taken shelter on the mountain somewhere.
Alas, the challenge was over since it was not possibly to even drive to the base of Scafell Pike let alone climb it. Amazingly spirits were still high despite the prospect for a very uncomfortable journey back to London. the moral amongst the team should stand us in good stead for the future. That and a few beers also helped....
