About Pounding the Pennines

Why?!

Father and daughter hike 268 miles in 21 days over the Pennine Way to raise money for Mountain Rescue.

Over a Christmas tipple it was agreed that Peter and Jen needed a new challenge for 2012 – and in true Smith style, now agreed, the full adventure was mapped out before the evening was out.  The Pennine Way dubbed as “roughest, hilliest and physically testing areas that England can throw at you” seemed just the right challenge with 268 miles (providing we don’t get lost) from Edale in the Peak District, a skip through the Dales, a hop over Hadrian’s Wall through the Cheviots to arrive at Kirk Yelham 21 days later.

On a  sunny day in January 2011, my friend suffered a fall in the peaks which left her with a fractured spine. We were rescued by the most incredible group of life saving volunteers known as ‘Glossop Mountain Rescue’.  All living to tell the tale, thanks to this amazing team – it was only right that Pounding the Pennines was about raising money and awareness for this special service which runs entirely on donations from you.

Mountain Rescue needs donations to stay operational and provide the equipment to conduct rescues and training. After rebuilding their demolished HQ, funds are desperately needed. Please help me raise £2000 for a defibrillator and other rescue equipment which is needed to save lives. Visit www.justgiving.com/poundingthepennines or just text HIKE97 £[amount] to 70070.