In aid of
The Fire Services National Benevolent Fund
and the Ben Nevis Footpath Restoration Fund.
Plus many local charities nominated by participating teams.

The Three Peaks Challenge is one of many well known, annual challenges, open to all-comers. Whilst other notable organisations raise money for a specific charity the British Fire Service Mountain Challenge only requires that you form a team and abide by our country code of conduct. As a result many smaller, local charities have been able to benefit from the organisations activities. Latest: All challenges have recently come under press scrutiny after one or two events organised by the charity sector and other commercial interests created a climate of hostility towards outdoor challenges, especially the Three Peaks. It would be unfair to lay the blame for the steadily growing chorus of objection against those organisations as many individual teams do this particular challenge and whilst the majority abide by the codes of the countryside there are a number who do not. Whilst our Codes of Practice go some way to informing teams of their responsibilities, they do not advise on the overall organisation and preparation. A new 3 peaks faxpack information pack is available for residents of the United Kingdom on 0336 416061, and is charged at 50p per minute - normal call duration 2-6 minutes. We ask all Three Peaks Challengers to pay particular care to the driving sections between mountains. In addition, not to park inconsiderately at the Borrowdale or Wasdale Head side of Scafell Pike, and to remember that their are residents and visitors alike trying to sleep so avoid the night hours or go quietly about your business in these areas. If you are a member of the emergency services, the armed forces, or part of a large British company and would like further details on the British Three Peaks then go to our submit page or write with a SAE to British Fire Services Mountain Challenge, c/o W&SFA-Area 3 HQ, Ashley Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 7TN UK. Tel 44 (0)1722 332211 Fax 44 (0)1722 503583. The Challenge Manual by Guy Newham is now available. A full and comprehensive guide to all aspects of adventure or mountain challenges with the latest guidelines on minimum impact as well as an organisational guide to running and planning most aspects of your challenge team. Also includes a survival guide. £5.95 plus £1.00 p+p for UK & Europe.

Click here for Challenge Event Code of Practice Features current, ongoing and future expeditions, challenges and adventure sport. Other news for the moment is that Challenge Focus, the British Fire Services Mountain Journal will be available through the usual channels (ie address or fax number on this page. Deadline for the Easter 1998 issue is Friday 13th March1998. Links to A small independent team raising funds for that particular hospital in London. Worth visiting to see how a website can promote a charity challenge. Steve Biggs' own comprehensive account on his personal 3peaks challenge. LATEST The dates for 1998 events are as follows- 21-22 June 1998 and 25-26 June 1998. Apply for details now. Latest: Both events A and B are full and running reserve lists. If you are interested in the 1999 event please start planning now. GN.