Autistica | Ben Nevis Summer Ascent

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Distance – 11 miles (18km)
Ascent – 1,329m (4,359ft)
Summit – 1,344m (4,408ft)
1 days’ guiding by an experienced mountain leader on Ben Nevis
2 nights’ accommodation
We run this trip between May and October, however you can do the ‘Ben’ in winter to experience some winter mountaineering, see Ben Nevis – Winter
Many years’ experience on Ben Nevis – we also adhere to the mountain code and work with the John Muir Trust to ensure the conservation of ‘The Ben’

About & Details

Standing on top of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, gives an amazing sense of achievement. At 1344m above sea level it is not uncommon to find over 2m of snow on the summit in March. Weather conditions permit us to run this course anytime from May to October. Please enquire should you wish to attempt a winter version (Dec – Apr).

Inclusions

Professional event organisation
Qualified mountain leaders
Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
Evening briefing, route planning and equipment check
Two nights’ twin room hotel accommodation with breakfast – Single rooms are available at a supplement of £55 per person per night (subject to availability)

Exclusions

Travel to and from Fort William
Lunches/evening meals and beverages
Personal Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)

Optional Extras

Single Room Supplement £55 per person per night (subject to availability)
Extra night £75 per person per night for twin accommodation (requires two people)
Extra night £95 per night for single room accommodation

Please select from Optional Extras at Checkout.

Walk Only

If you would like to do this challenge as a Walk Only (no accommodation) please contact us at the office.

Departures

We run the Ben Nevis Summer Ascent as an open or bespoke event.

Our open events run fortnightly every Friday to Sunday from May to the end of October. For bookings of 2 people or more, we also run this as an exclusive event on the dates of your choosing.

To book any number of participants on to an event, simply follow the booking procedure. You will then receive an automated confirmation and full details will follow from our office in due course.

Itinerary

Day 1

Make your way to Fort William and your accommodation. Evening briefing, route planning and equipment check with your guide.

Day 2

Breakfast and then short taxi transfer to the base of Ben Nevis. Climb Ben Nevis following a route from the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.

Day 3

Depart after a hearty breakfast to make your way home.

Disclaimer

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members’ fitness, and weather conditions. Please aim to arrive at your accommodation the Friday afternoon/evening in time for the evening briefing at 8pm and to be ready for the start of the hike the next day.

The Route

Charity Information

How to take part for Charity

To do this challenge for a charity there is a non-refundable registration fee, payable to Maximum Adventure at the time of booking. You can then choose between the two different options below.

Self-Funding – Pay a registration fee at the time of booking then the balance due 10 weeks before departure. With the self-funding option, you personally cover the full cost of the challenge. This option means that there is no minimum sponsorship target due, but we encourage you to raise as much money as you can for the charity.
Minimum Sponsorship Pledge – Pay a registration fee at the time of booking and confirm with your charity their minimum fundraising requirements for the balance. This will typically be double the cost of the adventure, less the registration fee. With the minimum sponsorship pledge option, you must submit 80% of your fundraising target to the charity 10 weeks before the departure date.

For more details of how fundraising works please read our step by step guide here or contact us for help.

About Autistica

Autistica is the UK’s leading autism research charity funding world-class research that will make the biggest difference to people’s lives. We are unique because our research is guided entirely by the people we serve: the individuals and families living with autism every day. 1 in 100 people has autism and it’s much more challenging than most people realize in fact a quarter of those with autism will never learn to speak. We fund science to understand the condition better, improve diagnosis and develop new interventions. Our vision is a long, healthy and happy life for autistic people and their families.

Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

We are an established adventure travel business
We have been trading since 2002
We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
Knowledgeable and available office staff
Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
All activities are risk assessed
We will provide you with the best service available
We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years

20+ years adventure organisation experience

Full liability & financial protection

Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges

Great team of staff to support you

Autistica – Ben Nevis Summer Ascent

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