Welsh 3000s Preparation Day

WELSH 3000S PREPARATION DAY £115 per person | Maximum 6 | Jacob-led 2026/27 OPEN GROUP DATES Saturday 28th November 2026 Saturday 30th January 2027 Saturday 27th February 2027 Saturday 27th March 2027 Saturday 17th April 2027 A big mountain day built around the demands of the Welsh 3000s. These days are for anyone preparing seriously for the challenge, whether you are booked onto a Mountain Craft event or planning another attempt. The day is led by Jacob, who organises Mountain Craft’s Welsh 3000s programme and spends each season seeing first-hand where people succeed, struggle and lose time on the challenge. THE DAY This is not a fixed route recce. The exact mountain journey will be chosen around the weather, ground conditions and the group, using terrain that gives us the best preparation for the challenge. We will normally aim for at least 1,500m of ascent, with the potential to approach 2,000m where the route and conditions allow. Expect a long day involving steep ascents and descents, rough ground, sustained movement and some hands-on terrain where appropriate. Where practical, we will also include some movement in darkness or poor light, either at the beginning or end of the day. WHAT WE’LL WORK ON Pacing over a long mountain day. Moving efficiently over rough and broken ground. Food, hydration, clothing and kit management. Descending well when tired. Keeping stops short and useful. Using poles effectively. Maintaining pace and concentration in poor light or darkness. Route strategy and the practical realities of the Welsh 3000s. You will also get honest feedback on your current preparation and the areas most worth working on before your attempt. Crib Goch, Tryfan and other specific sections of the Welsh 3000s route are not guaranteed. If you particularly want to recce one of the technical sections, these can be booked separately as an open-group or private scrambling day. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE You should already have reasonable mountain fitness and experience of full days in the hills. This is a demanding preparation day rather than an introduction to mountain walking. PRIVATE PREPARATION Prefer a day built entirely around your own training, confidence or route questions? Private Mountain Days are available throughout the year from £375.