🗻 Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 📅 Date: 7th June 2025 📍 Location: Yorkshire Dales
Together, we conquered mountains – and had a laugh while doing it.
Overview: Team True Spirit gathered at Broadrake Bunk Barn for the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. Although the weather shifted dramatically the night before—from glorious sunshine to wind and rain—team spirit remained high. What followed was a wet, wild, and wonderful day of resilience and camaraderie.
The Full 3 Peaks (led by Rob Cromey-Hawke)
- Start Time: 06:00 AM
- Peak 1 – Ingleborough:
Faced heavy rain and slippery limestone, but teamwork prevailed. Summit reached ahead of schedule. - Peak 2 – Pen Y Ghent:
A minor detour helped avoid a dangerous scramble. Spirits remained high, and progress was strong. - Peak 3 – Whernside:
Reunited with a sidelined team member who joined for the final leg. Despite worsening weather, the group stuck together and summited successfully.
The Modified Route
- Forced to withdraw from the full challenge due to a foot infection, Mark rejoined the group for Whernside by walking in reverse from the bunk barn.
- Successfully climbed the final peak, fulfilling a personal commitment while supporting the team
- Starting from the bunk barn and walking "against the grain," this symbolic journey captured the TTS spirit: adapt, overcome, and support one another.
Challenges Faced
- Relentless rain, shifting winds, and saturated trails
- Navigational detours handled with humour and grace
- Minor injuries treated en route (with a lesson learned about preemptive "Gurney Goo")
Event Highlights
- Strong camaraderie, mutual encouragement and teamwork throughout all stages.
- Seamless team coordination, even in tough conditions
- Safe completion of all three peaks.
- Memorable post-hike BBQ featuring quality local food, great company and surprise guest “Big E” who rescued the BBQ from Mark.
Conclusion: A wet but wonderful day of challenge, bonding, and triumph. Another successful and meaningful event for Team True Spirit.
Gratitude & Acknowledgements
A special thank you to Team Forces for their generous grant, which funded the team’s accommodation and supports the incredible work TTS continues to do.
From everyone at Team True Spirit – thank you for helping us change lives through shared challenges, community, and purpose.
"You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
