Snowdon Night Climb Raises Over £35,000 for Electrical Industries Charity

On Friday, 8 May a team of 46 climbers conquered Mount Snowdon in the pitch black, raising over £35,000 for the Electrical Industries Charity.

The team set off at 1:30am in darkness 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.

Jon Chamberlain from Marshall Tufflex and Adrian Frearson from Dereck Frearson Agencies were in high spirits as they reached the peak of the mountain.

“We decided we wanted to give back to the charity after the charity does everything for our industry and it’s our opportunity to do something to give back,” says Jon, “I’ve done it now, and it’s great!”

“My advice is get fit!” laughs Adrian.

“Get fit, but do it. Pick a challenge and do it. It’s worthwhile,” Jon adds.

“It’s definitely worth it,” Adrian agrees, “great friends, great colleagues, and a great charity.”

Paul Fawcett and Stephen Jerram from Schneider Electric say climbing Snowdon by Night felt “absolutely brilliant”.

“I primarily did this to challenge myself and also support the EIC,” says Stephen, “we’ve been big supporters of the EIC for a long time, but this is the first time we’ve done one of the challenges.”

Although this was their first challenge, the pair say it certainly won’t be their last.

“It’s all for a good cause,” Paul says.

His words to anyone thinking of giving a challenge a try are: “If you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.”

“It’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself as well and go and do something you’ve never done before,” Stephen adds.

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.