Phil – our daring MD here at Eventus – is planning on taking part in the gruelling and physically challenging Bob Graham Round later this month (22/23rd August). He will be attempting to complete the 42 peaks and over 27,000 feet of ascent in under 24 hours – if he succeeds, he will be inducted into the prestigious Bob Graham 24 Hour Club.

For those of you who are interested, 27,000 feet is almost as tall as Everest – so no small feet there (forgive the pun!)

He will also be raising money for the Make-a-Wish foundation, and as you can see, we have an online sponsorship form all set up – so please do sponsor him – it is for a very worthy cause.

The rules for this madcap mountain excursion state that the round can be attempted either clockwise, or anti-clockwise (Phil will be going clockwise), and that the start and finish point must be Moot Hall, Keswick. Each attempt must also be registered and witnessed.

Helping Phil over the 24hrs will be his wife, Sharon (director of Eventus) who is in charge of the support team. They will be providing Phil with necessary food and liquids throughout the course at specified points.

Information on the event – Just in-case you are interested!
This crazy event was started by a gentleman called Reverend J.M. Elliott of Cambridge who passed over nine of central Lakeland’s highest summits in 8.5 hours in 1864.

The event as it is known today, was completed by Bob Graham in 1932. He decided that for whatever reason, it would be a great idea to attempt 41 peaks in the Lake District in under 24hrs. The significance of 41 peaks? 1 for every year of his life. Unfortunately, that attempt failed, so the following year he added another peak to the total and gave it another go. This time he was successful, and his record stood unbeaten for 28 years!

The current record was achieved in 1997 by Mark Hartell, who covered 77 peaks in 23h47m
The ladies record is currently held by Anne Stentiford, who covered 62 peaks in 23h17m back in 1994.