On Friday, 8 May a team of 46 climbers conquered Mount Snowdon in the pitch black, raising over £34,000 for the Electrical Industries Charity.
The team set off at 1:30am in pitch black and rain, head torches at the ready and prepared to take on the tallest Mountain in Wales. What followed was a trek filled with breathtaking views of Snowdonia from above the clouds.
We caught up with some of the climbers at the top of the mountain about how their journey went, and what inspired them to take part.
“My knees are a bit sore, but I’m feeling a great sense of accomplishment,” says Richard Scott, Commercial Director at Kosnic Lighting and EIC Trustee.
“My biggest highlight was without a doubt getting up the steps, getting to the top and having a look over the landscape of North Wales and the mountains. Incredible,” Richard says
“I was inspired to raise money for the EIC, bring people from Kosnic together, and do the second of our annual challenges for the charity,” Ruchard adds.
Richard’s advice to anyone looking at taking on a similar challenge is to “make sure you train hard and make sure you’re ready for it.”
“I’d like to thank all the ladies at the EIC who are amazing, and my wife and my mum for supporting me in everything I do!”
Clark and Declan Gourlay from Union Technical Services, Glasgow say it feels good to do something that gives back to their peers in the industry.
“I’m feeling quite exhilarated after the climb,” says Clark, “the views are lovely, weather is really good, and there are some really good people around, so it’s a really nice atmosphere.”
Declan says his highlight was “overcoming the strain of getting up the hill and getting to see the views at the top and also meeting some great people along the way.”
The two were inspired by a desire to raise money for those less fortunate than themselves. Having done Ben Nevis last year, Snowdon felt like a natural next step for the duo.
“It’s just to help other people,” says Clark, “people who are less fortunate than us and may need some help. Raising money to help a good cause and help fellow people in the electrical industry, it makes you feel good.”
Clark says that climbing the mountain is “not as daunting as you might think.”
“A wee bit of training, especially just in your hill climbs in the eight weeks beforehand just builds up your strength,” Clark adds.
Declan advises anyone thinking of completing a similar challenge to “Just get out there” don’t second guess. Do a wee bit of training, and there’s always somebody on the path that will help you,” he says.
Clark and Declan would like to thank “everyone who organised the event, and all the fellow electrical industry people here today raising money for a good cause.”
The Electrical Industries Charity and our climbers would like to thank the flag sponsors H&S Electrical Wholesalers, Schneider Electric, WAGO, YESSS Electrical, and our breakfast sponsor, C.K. Tools.
For further information, please contact the Electrical Industries Charity directly:
The Fundraising Team
020 3696 1710
