David Williams
TSFE Fan Dance with Scott Meringolo Simon Jones and James Waite
Fundraising for Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team
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Hi,
Myself and three friends are taking part in the Load Bearing Fan Dance event on the 18th of January 2020. We will be carrying a 35lbs bergan plus food and water.
This is a 24km route march in the Brecon Beacons which is infamous within the ranks of all UKSF soldiers. It is now over 50 years old and still today forms the first major hurdle on Selection and is a major indicator of whether a potential UKSF soldier has the physical and mental determination to complete it within the cut off time set by the D.S (Directing Staff). The route starts and finishes at The Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre and ascends Pen y Fan which is 2,907 feet (886 m…). The turn around point is at Torpantau where candidates will have to quickly turn around and then return using the same route back up and over Pen y Fan via a very steep path known as Jacobs Ladder.
We decided to take part for personal achievement and believe it's a good opportunity to raise funds to help support the central beacons mountain rescue team. The work they do allows all of us to enjoy the mountains, knowing they are there to keep us safe and provide help if needed.
A big Thank you to Connective Care Education for sponsoring us and paying our entrance fees.
Thanks David
