COINS 3 Peaks Challenge Blog

USA 3 Peaks Challenge Places up for Grabs!

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:24:02 +0000

We are pleased to announce that highest fundraising teams will be awarded fully sponsored place(s) in the COINS 3 Peaks USA Challenge.

The COINS USA event was launched last year and involves teams from across the USA construction and service industry, all competing to climb three high mountains in New York, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Visiting Autumn in Vermont is one of those trips that should be on everyone’s “to do” list, you will witness one of Nature’s most spectacular shows as the majestic peaks turn ablaze with reds, oranges, yellows, and golds in a most breathtaking fashion.

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of another great industry event and if it is possible, one with even more astonishing scenery to enjoy.

Places will be awarded to selected individuals from the highest fundraising companies. Those selected may take the role of walker or support crew in the event – so if you have been an amazing fundraiser but do not want to take up the walking challenge - there is no need to worry – you will be able to take advantage of this great opportunity as part of the support team.

Awards will be made to:
Highest Fundraising Company 3 Places
Second Highest Fundraising Company 2 Places
Next Five Highest Fundraising Companies 1 Place each

Note – the award of places is based on money deposited not pledged amounts.

Your flights, transport, accommodation will all be taken care of. You will join with other winners to form two teams, with additional team members being provided as necessary from COINS. There will be no fundraising obligation attached to the COINS sponsored places but we would of course be delighted if you are able to raise any further funds.

Prior to taking part you will be required to attend one briefing session in London where we will tell you all about the USA event. There will also be presentations on the projects where the money you have raised has been or will be spent and of course you will have an opportunity to meet with other members of group and those who will form your team. We will put together people of similar walking standards where possible – but believe us when we say this is an experience of a life time to enjoy, there is no need to rush!

COINS 3 Peaks in the USA

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:26:05 +0000

Have you completed the COINS 3 Peaks Challenge several times? Are you interested in a new challenge? Why not take a look at the COINS 3 Peaks Challenge in the USA! The event involves climbing three of New England’s highest peaks in a 24-hour period: Mount Mansfield in Vermont, Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, and Whiteface Mountain in New York.

www.coins3peakschallenge.com/usa/h/Home/Home/21/

Let us know what you think of our newsest Industry challenge ….

Rocky plateau on summit of Mount Monadnock

Leigh Academy Shows Ambition

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:37:33 +0000

Tony Ryan, Principal, Brunel College, Leigh Academy learned about the COINS 3 Peaks Challenge through his brother Brendon who had taken part in a previous year as part of a Lovell team and became a record fund raiser. Tony embracing the idea set out to give students of the Leigh Academy the opportunity to take on this immense challenge.

Following a process to select the most suitable students the team set about training and fundraising with some gusto and finally on Saturday 9th May faced the physical challenge. Led by Claire Greenwood a qualified mountain leader from the COINS 3 Peaks Challenge Team, the group including Tony Ryan, Megan West, Vice Principle, Tasha Dent and Jake Etheridge 6^th form students set out to master the lethal combination of a physical challenge with sleep deprivation.

The courageous team completed the challenge in 26 hrs : 13 mins with the help of their support crew Claire Stone, Head of Maths and Alison Holmes, Science Teacher and have raised a magnificent £7,500 for projects of the COINS Foundation.

I know the whole team found this a very rewarding experience, good to hear what they thought about the experience.

We’d also be interested to hear the thoughts of parents, teachers, other 3 peakers on the value this type of challenge can offer students?

Leave a comment and share your thoughts or just your congratulations!

Very well done from everyone at COINS for your tremendous achievements team Leigh Academy.

Ready to go!

Stepping Stones Students Enjoy Snowdon

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:13:31 +0000

A group of twelve students from Stepping Stones School arrived in Llanberis, Snowdon last Sunday. Every single one of them boarded the mountain train headed for the top. They disembarked the train into unfamiliar territory, the rocky terrain only a few hundred meters below the summit of the mighty Snowdon. Supported by teachers and volunteers and guided by mountain leader Mark Ward they proceeded to climb up one of the toughest sections of the mountain - the part most of the 3 peakers complain about!

Safely back down I wonder what they all thought of their first experience on Snowdon and what the 3 peakers, including two teams of teachers and parents, thought about meeting the children in the mountains?

Why don’t you leave a comment and share your thoughts?

Stepping Stones Students get ready to board mountain train ...

You can see all the photos in the gallery @ www.coins3peakschallenge.com

Watch out for the video clip coming soon here …

Well done from everyone at COINS to:

Rupert Effenberg

Joe Johnson

Mary Reeve

Mikhaila Ronaasen

Ola Morgan

David Parker

Ebere Okure

Ieuan Lewis

Amie Humphries

Ryan Shore

Joseph Shaw

Jessica Young

COINS 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE 2009

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:40:29 +0000

So, what did you all think?

Was it a tough year all round - from raising money in a challenging economic climate to climbing mountains in the snow! My view is that it just seemed to make the challenge even more rewarding for teams and despite the obstacles altogether the construction industry has pledged more than £260,000!

Really like to hear what you think about getting a team together, fundraising and taking part this year … Ben Nevis in the snow, Scafell at the crack of dawn, Snowdon when you really need a lie down, that final stretch of tarmac, the views, the finish line, the first beer and that well earned hog roast. Hearing firsthand about the projects of the COINS Foundation, the difference it will actually make to people - where every penny you raise will be spent.

What were your worst and best moments of the event … and have you recovered enough to sign up for more?

Hello all 3 peakers!

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:53:43 +0000

Welcome to the brand news COINS 3 Peaks Challenge blog!