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Old 17 June 2017, 06:43 AM   #31
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My trusty Sub of course!



At the top of Ben Nevis.




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Old 17 June 2017, 06:52 AM   #32
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Also, for a bit of fun my best friend (who knows my utter disdain for 'selfies') has challenged me that if I get a selfie at all 3 summits he will make a donation to a charity of my choosing therefore if successful I'll post them on here

All in the name of charity...

Ben Nevis. Completed in 4 hours!



Scafell Pike. Completed in 3 hours 11 mins!starting at 2:30am in complete darkness.



Snowdon. Completed in 3 hours 30 mins!



And a couple of other shots.









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Old 17 June 2017, 06:58 AM   #33
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perfect choice.

and wow. what a beast you are. so impressive.
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Old 17 June 2017, 07:49 AM   #34
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Well done.

I love the fact that this is what summer in the UK looks like.
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Old 17 June 2017, 07:56 AM   #35
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Old 17 June 2017, 08:01 AM   #36
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Great job, congratulations James!
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Old 17 June 2017, 06:31 PM   #37
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Old 17 June 2017, 08:36 PM   #38
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Old 17 June 2017, 09:31 PM   #39
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DID IT!!

We finished well ahead of schedule with a time of 20 hours 40 minutes.

Very tired and sore but feel a huge sense of satisfaction and pride.

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!

We've just checked in to hotel so quick shower and then jacuzzi!!

Will post some pics soon.
Well done James. Spectacular effort.
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How did your feet & toes hold up?


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Old 18 June 2017, 12:04 AM   #41
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Congratulations! I love this kind of challenges, I am very happy for you because I can imagine how safisties and accomplished you are feeling now!!
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Old 18 June 2017, 02:11 AM   #42
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How did your feet & toes hold up?
Surprisingly well thank goodness. I've had a few blisters from all the training walks so used blister plasters as a preventive which did the trick!

My knees keep seizing up and are rather sore. Other than that I'm holding up pretty well amazingly. I'm pretty slow on the stairs though
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Old 18 June 2017, 04:35 AM   #43
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Well Played Sir!
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Old 18 June 2017, 06:42 AM   #44
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Well done.

I love the fact that this is what summer in the UK looks like.
Bloody sun is shining today

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Well Played Sir!

Huge thanks guys!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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Old 18 June 2017, 06:53 AM   #45
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This has to be one of the coolest things I've read here on TRF. What a fun and great adventure. Congratulations on the accomplishment.
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