Carry Their Light: Ben Nevis Challenge 2025

Climb for Love. Step by Step, Memory by Memory.

Join Anam Cara Fasgadh this October as we take on the mighty Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak, in honour of babies, children, and young people gone too soon. This powerful and poignant challenge is more than a climb — it’s a movement of remembrance, resilience, and raising vital funds for bereaved families.

Whether you’re climbing in memory of your own child, alongside someone you love, or simply to support the mission of Anam Cara Fasgadh, your steps will help us offer respite, support, and sanctuary to families across the UK.

🗓️ Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025

• Start Time: 9.30am briefing | 10.00am climb

• Location: Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Fort William

• Challenge Length: Approx. 10.5 miles return

• Ascent: 1,345 metres (4,413 ft)

• Estimated Time: 7 hours

🎒 What You’ll Need: Ben Nevis Kit List

Ben Nevis is a serious mountain with unpredictable weather. Please come prepared with:

Essentials:

✅ Walking boots (well broken-in)
✅ Waterproof jacket & trousers
✅ Base layers and warm mid-layers
✅ Hat and gloves
✅ Backpack
✅ Refillable water bottle (minimum 2 litres)
✅ Snacks, high-energy food and lunch
✅ Headtorch (just in case)
✅ Personal first aid kit
✅ Fully charged mobile phone & power bank

Optional but helpful:

🔲 Walking poles
🔲 Gaiters
🔲 Sunglasses and sunscreen

Don’t worry — we’ll send you a full participant pack and kit guide once you sign up!

💛 Why Climb for Anam Cara Fasgadh?

Bereaved families carry a grief that never fades. Through our respite retreats, Tree of Tranquillity memorial gardens, and remembrance events, we give families space to breathe, reflect, and remember.

This challenge directly supports our work — including our urgent campaign to fund a second respite caravan through our Cùram Cala Retreat project. With demand at an all-time high and only 6 weeks left for families in 2025, your climb will help us say “yes” to more grieving families in need of rest and care.

📈 Fundraising Tips

Every step helps us gift peace to grieving hearts.

Here’s how you can boost your fundraising efforts:

🌟 Set a personal goal — We suggest a target of £300+
🌟 Tell your story — Share who you’re climbing for, or why Anam Cara Fasgadh matters to you
🌟 Use JustGiving
🌟 Ask your employer about match funding
🌟 Host a bake sale, quiz night, or raffle to raise extra support
🌟 Share updates — Photos from training walks help people connect and support you

We'll provide you with a fundraising pack, social media graphics, and template messages to help you get started.

📝 Ready to Join?

Register your place today and receive:

✅ Event welcome pack
✅ Training & kit advice
✅ Fundraising resources
✅ The opportunity to climb in memory of a child, with their name honoured on our participant flag

Whether you climb solo, with family, or as part of a team, we’re with you every step of the way.

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