On Saturday 16 July, walkers of all abilities will ascend Wales’ highest peak to watch the sunset – before trekking back down.
The estimated nine mile round fundraising event has been set up by LARAC vice chair Sally Talbot in aid of WasteAidUK – which supports projects to introduce sustainable and hygienic waste systems in third world countries.
Mrs Talbot told letsrecycle.com that over £1,700 has been raised so far. “We are hoping we can get past the £2,000 mark by the time we do the walk”, she added.
Bin
To meet the target, Andrew Jenkins – LARAC’s Local Authority Recycling Champion in 2015 – has agreed to ascend the mountain with a 140-litre bin strapped to his back.
The Cherwell council recycling officer explained that bin manufacturer MGB had donated £50 in order to provide the receptacle – the same model as those used by Cherwell householders for their mixed dry recyclables.
He said: “WasteAidUK is such a good charity and the wheeled bin raises a bit more awareness and gets sponsorship for them. Some people tell me I am going to look like an absolute nutter but I am going to label it up a bit. If people sponsor me they can have a message printed on the back of my bin.”
Asked if the bin would be filled, Mr Jenkins added: “I am taking up paper, cardboard, cans and plastics, but thankfully not glass.”
Members of the letsrecycle.com team will also be walking for charity. Finance manager Suzanne Boyle and assistant accountant Whitney James have so far raised £350 as part of their joint bid to scale the mountain.
Miss James said: “I am really passionate about such a good cause and it is on my bucket list to go up a mountain. We have gone on a couple of hikes and I’ve been going to a gym to simulate the climb.”
Join
With limited space available, WasteAidUK has said there is still time to get involved. Each walker is expected to raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship – as well as £20 to assist in the cost of hiring a mountain guide team.
The walk begins at the bottom of Snowdon’s Llanberis Path at 6pm, and is due to finish at 11pm. Hotels and B&Bs can be found in nearby Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed, and Llanberis, and attendees can also choose to camp at the foot of the mountain for £10 per night.
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