Base to Base
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A fundraising winter adventure challenge for
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team
The challenge
Arron Sparks is attempting a 70 mile winter mountaineering-running challenge, fundraising for Dundonnell mountain rescue team.
The route links the Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Base with Dingwall Mountain Rescue Base, visiting 13 Munros summits and negotiating knife edge ridges along the way.
Route Stats
- Distance 113km
- Elevation 7200m
- 13 Munros
- Two river crossings
- Classic scramble lines
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT) operate in a vast area of rugged and remote mountainous country. The team of around 35 volunteers is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help anyone in difficulty on the hills, mountains, crags and gorges in an area spanning more than 2,600 square miles.
The Route
The linear route crosses Scotland visiting 5 mountain ranges, including some of the most remote and challenging peaks on mainland Britain. The route takes in classic scrambles, along ridges, across rivers and over mountains. And includes a good measure of quintessential Scottish bog.
Munros
An Teallach – Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill, Sgùrr Fiona
Fisherfield – Beinn Tarsuinn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair
Fannichs – A’ Chailleach, Sgùrr Breac, Sgùrr nan Clach Geala, Sgùrr Mòr, Beinn Liath Mhòr Fannaich
Deargs – Beinn Dearg, Cona’ Mheall, Am Faochagach
Ben Wyvis – Glas Leathad Mòr
About Arron
Arron is a passionate hill runner, friendly Winter Mountain Leader and keen Mountain Rescue trainee who stays in Dingwall. Arron spends much of his time running and climbing in his local hills and loves being out in nature and exploring.
Through WinterSkills.Scot Arron holds specialised winter skills courses for runners who want to experience mountains in winter and become capable, independent and responsible winter mountain-goers.
Arron wants to complete this challenge to see what’s possible on a winter running adventure in Scotland, to experience his local environment in a new way and to raise money for Dundonnell Mountian Rescue Team.
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