We are so looking forward to seeing you on 21st September 2019. Let's make Nevis at Night a huge success so we can go on to grow the event and make a sustainable contribution to looking after the Nevis area.
We also want to make sure you are completely ready for the Light Up Ben Nevis walk! You should find everything you need here but if you have any questions please make sure you ask before the event by emailing us on hello@nevisatnight.com
We also want to make sure you are completely ready for the Light Up Ben Nevis walk! You should find everything you need here but if you have any questions please make sure you ask before the event by emailing us on hello@nevisatnight.com
BE PREPARED
Reaching the highest point in the UK is no mean feat, and to do it at night is even more of a challenge. This is why you will be accompanied by an experienced Mountain Leader all the way, with a maximum ratio of 1:10.
You should expect eight hours of walking on rough ground so some training beforehand will prepare you well.
Head torches are essential, but we will also light the way with light installations, reflectors and anything else we can get our hands on to make Ben Nevis glow!
You should expect eight hours of walking on rough ground so some training beforehand will prepare you well.
Head torches are essential, but we will also light the way with light installations, reflectors and anything else we can get our hands on to make Ben Nevis glow!
RAISE SOME FUNDS
For Light Up Ben Nevis you have a fundraising target of £250. The cost of participation and in the event is £50 and the other £200 will go to The Nevis Fund. If you raise any more than £250 you can choose whether the extra goes to The Nevis Fund or to a charity of your choice.
You will have plenty of time to reach your fundraising target as we will ask you to reach certain goals throughout the year:
You will have plenty of time to reach your fundraising target as we will ask you to reach certain goals throughout the year:
- Sign up - free
- Register - £25
- Balance of participation cost - £25 - due by 24th August 2019.
- Second fundraising target on the 2nd November 2019 (six weeks after the event) - £200 + any extra raised that you would like to donate to The Nevis Fund.
Please send your fund raising to Nevis Partnership on Just Giving. You'll need to set up your own profile then link it to the Light Up Ben Nevis event by clicking on Fundraise for Us.
We'd be delighted if you also raise money for Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. Their Just Giving page is here.
We'd be delighted if you also raise money for Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. Their Just Giving page is here.
The best way to fundraise is to share the challenge and the event on your social media channels. You can direct people straight to your Just Giving page to make donations. Here's some text that you can share but remember to add the link to your Just Giving page -
I am taking part in a huge challenge to raise funds for The Nevis Fund to look after the Nevis Area. The challenge is to walk up Ben Nevis at night on 21st September 2019. Please sponsor me. https://www.nevisatnight.com/
The Nevis Fund is a one stop shop for all donations for the conservation and improvement of the natural and cultural heritage of the Nevis Management Area for the local community and visitors to the area to enjoy.
I am taking part in a huge challenge to raise funds for The Nevis Fund to look after the Nevis Area. The challenge is to walk up Ben Nevis at night on 21st September 2019. Please sponsor me. https://www.nevisatnight.com/
The Nevis Fund is a one stop shop for all donations for the conservation and improvement of the natural and cultural heritage of the Nevis Management Area for the local community and visitors to the area to enjoy.
Plus here is a sponsor form for old fashioned sponsorship collection from your friends and relatives - Sponsor Form
and lots of fundraising ideas in case you get a bit stuck - Fundraising Ideas
and lots of fundraising ideas in case you get a bit stuck - Fundraising Ideas
TAKE PART IN LIGHT UP BEN NEVIS
You'll find the event base at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre. See map below. Please arrive half an hour before your start time and come to the tent to register. There are toilets available at the Visitor Centre. Make sure you have had plenty to eat during the day and that you are well hydrated.
Your start time will depend on how long you told us it will take you to reach the summit. We will try to get back for midnight for the feast!
Each group will have up to 20 people and will have two mountain leaders looking after the group. This is a shared experience and we ask you to stay with the group and enjoy the company of the others you are with. If you experience any problem please let one of the group leaders know straight away.
If you can, it would be great to see you in your team colours! Your group leaders will be very easily identifiable by their colour!
We aim to get you back down at midnight for a feast. However, it might take longer than expected since walking in the dark is trickier than walking in the daytime. Don't worry, we will look after you no matter how long it takes you to complete the walk.
Your start time will depend on how long you told us it will take you to reach the summit. We will try to get back for midnight for the feast!
- Start at 4pm if you will take 8hrs for the walk up and down. This is the red team.
- Start at 4.30pm if you will take 7.5hrs for the walk up and down. This is the orange team.
- Start at 5pm if you will take 7hrs for the walk up and down. This is the yellow team.
- Start at 5.30pm if you will take 6.5hrs for the walk up and down. This is the green team.
- Start at 6pm if you will take 6hrs for the walk up and down. This is the blue team.
Each group will have up to 20 people and will have two mountain leaders looking after the group. This is a shared experience and we ask you to stay with the group and enjoy the company of the others you are with. If you experience any problem please let one of the group leaders know straight away.
If you can, it would be great to see you in your team colours! Your group leaders will be very easily identifiable by their colour!
We aim to get you back down at midnight for a feast. However, it might take longer than expected since walking in the dark is trickier than walking in the daytime. Don't worry, we will look after you no matter how long it takes you to complete the walk.
ACCOMMODATION
The best place to stay is at Glen Nevis Holidays. The camp site is a very short walk from the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre and there are self-catering cottages and caravans available as well. You should arrive at the camp site in the afternoon of Saturday 22nd, set up you tent, get some dinner and walk over to the event base ready to start the Light Up Ben Nevis Walk.
Please stay close to Fort William after the event. Driving any distance so late at night after walking up Ben Nevis will make you very tired and not at your best for driving.
Please stay close to Fort William after the event. Driving any distance so late at night after walking up Ben Nevis will make you very tired and not at your best for driving.
