Over the past couple of months I've researched into a new endurance event taking place in August 2024 in the Lake District. The premise is to summit Helvellyn on a set circular route 9.2 times over 48 hours which will be the equivalent ascent of the height of Everest 8,848m (29,035ft).
I won't be doing this one alone...I've assembled some awesome people as part of my team and looking forward to taking on the challenge....although nervous about it to. My team mates include Andy from @BackpackingUK who I did the OMM with last year, Paul Messner (@PaulMessner) and Al from @BUSHMANandBLUE....what a team!
For us, we are all just looking forward to taking part and pushing ourselves and see what we can achieve. I'm sure it'll be really tough at times but as ever, we will make sure we enjoy it and have a laugh as that's what it's all about.
I was recently interviewed by Tim Britton, Head of Community at Apex to find a bit more about me and my background hiking and also ask some question about the event. This was done for their social media so I have formatted and re-edited the interview so it works for RU-vid and wanted to share it with you.
Let me know what you think in the comments and feel free to ask me any questions. I could maybe answer them in a future Q&A on the channel.
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Chapters to Navigate the Video
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00:00 Introduction
00:54 What is the Apex Challenge? (Tim)
02:08 How did you get into hiking?
04:43 Why do you hike, what's your drive?
06:04 When did you start wild camping?
07:12 Can you be cosy on top of a Mountain?
08:42 Which long distance hikes have you done?
10:38 Why is the Coast to Coast so special to you?
14:26 What 3 pieces of kit are most important on an event?
18:16 How has hiking affected with your Mental Health?
21:04 What advice would you give to others struggling?
21:55 Who are you doing the Apex Challenge with?
22:35 How do you feel about competing as a Team?
23:40 What are your plans to train?
24:28 What is your most memorable hiking memory and why?
26:50 What advice would you give to someone thinking of doing the event?
28:25 What does Apex mean to you?
28:56 What is your Everest?
To learn more about the Apex Event here is the website:
www.apexeverest.com
@APEX_CHALLENGE
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12 июл 2024
