Well we did it! Snowdon is officially TeamHonk’s biatch (or possibly I think our legs are Snowdons biatch). We came, we saw, we conquered, we sipped the gin and raised over £5,000 (so far) in the process. It’s a great feeling indeed. Although I thought I wasn’t going to be able to climb with them I found that I felt much better on the day so dosed myself up and set off with them ‘just for the first bit’ under the understanding that I turned round after the first hour or so. I think the brownies softened them up a bit though and I joined them till the end. It was tough work for a group of very mixed abilities but we got on really well and it was a joy to be with such wonderful folk.
Above: Some of the team getting limbered up. And by ‘limbered’ I mean putting on red knickers obvs. Left to right: Hannah (CupCakeMumma), Laura (myinternalworld), Nikki (Stressy Mummy), Steph (I’m Counting UFOs), Bruce (@bruceb_uk) and Danielle (It started with a Squish)
Above: We squirreled yummy brownies into our bags which had been kindly sent from Gower Cottage Brownies to keep us going – they were awesomeness just when we needed it!
Tanya (Mummy Barrow) lives up to her name and plays mummy – making sure that everyone has brownies, taking messages to text on to loved ones, taking photos and slipping me a couple of tins of gin. For medicinal purposes naturally. Left to right: Kim Fleming who came with her son and Henry the hoover ( I kid you not), Kate (Kate Takes 5), Tanya, Marit and Al (kind hearted guides) and Gemma (Hello it’s Gemma).
Above: The first bit of the climb was jolly civilized indeed with some great views
Above: The sunshine meant that although it was freezing it felt a bit warmer.
Above: We stopped for a short break before heading up the steep bit – with Laura (myinternalworld)
Above: Mummy Barrow”s son Jonnie and Kim’s son Miles being very naughty boys. Respect to Jonnie (left) for a. carrying my camera and b. representing ‘da yoof’ with skinny jeans.
Above: “Hey Steph? Want a peanut butter and banana sandwich?” Left to right: Kate (Kate Takes 5), Mari (Mari’s World), Danielle (It started with a Squish), Penny (The Alexander Residence), Steph (I’m counting UFOs), Gemma (Hello it’s Gemma), Marit, Al, Leela and Emma (bunnypudding)
Above: If the hat fits, squeeze it on your big head.
Above: That was our rough route up! Not that you can tell but it was icy, rubbly and rather steep. Squeaky bum time.
Above: Emma (bunnypudding) stops on the way up to admire the view ( of the scenery not the red knickered bottoms)
Above: Once the tough bit was over we took another well deserved break – note Mari’s Bride to Be sash – the woman is a flipping legend, do you know that she postponed her hen night to join us?
Above: Hannah (CupcakeMumma) takes 5 at the top of the slippery slip. Nice tutu too (try saying that after a few bacardi breezers)
Above: Mummy Barrow‘s husband Bruce kindly shows me where the nearest off licence is.
Above: BEST.PHOTO.EVER: Steph (I’m Counting UFOs) , Kat (Kat A Pillar) and Marit, one of two of Gemma’s friends who kindly offered to guide us up
Above: Mari (Mari’s World) aka Smokin’ Hot Mamma wears the regulation red pants as kindly sent by Becky of Who Made Your Pants? To the right Jonnie, Mummy Barrow’s son enjoys the view …
Above: Kate (Kate Takes 5) re-charging her batteries – not that she needed to, the woman ran 17k just two days before. Epic lady.
Above: Jennifer (Jennifer’s Little World) happy to be out of the car with Steph and myself and our dubious motorway games to kill time in traffic jams.
Above: Blatant gratuitous pantie shot. Starring Danielle (It started with a Squish) and Steph (I’m Counting UFOs)
Above: Scrambling up the last few yards – image c/o Bruce Barrow
Above: Steph (I’m Counting UFOs), Danielle (It Started with a Squish) and Mari (Mari’s World) at the top! 
Above: Gemma (Hello it’s Gemma), leader of the pack, organiser of guides, motivational speaker and all round love shizzle muffin.
Above: Steph (I’m Counting UFOs or as I like call it I’m Counting on you Fonz -Ayyyyy *double thumbs up*) basking in ultimate Snowdon conquering glory. This is before her legs died the day after.
Above: Greg (Whiskey for Aftershave) hits the top
Above: The view from the top
Now that’s over can I just say ‘OH MY FREAKING WORD MY LEGS ARE KILLING ME. KILLING ME I SAY!’ *hobbles off to run another hot bath*
Someone pass me a gin. I am begging you…
Huge thanks to:
Everyone who took part, everyone who sponsored us, Clare Balding for all the smashing re-tweets (go #TeamBalders!).
To Gower Cottage Brownies for making the whole thing more enjoyable through gooey scrumptiousness
To Becky and everyone at Who Made Your Pants? for the amazing pants. We had many compliments on the way up Snowdon on our knickers thank to you!
To Hi-Tec for sending us some fabulous merino wool walking socks – and I haven’t one single blister – not bad for someone who hadn’t even worn her new walking boots ey?
To the Youth Hostel Association for providing us with free meals and packed lunches (peanut butter and banana sarnies = yummo) – hot food was most welcomed indeed!
And of course it’s never too late to sponsor - http://my.rednoseday.com/sponsor/TeamHonkSnowdonChallenge - thank you!
TeamHonk at the top of Snowdon! *image c/o Kate Takes 5*
I'm Annie and I live in the depths of the New Forest. Mother to many, wife to one, blogger, creative type, lover of real books and a bit of a lush.
Bloody brilliant! You have captured the spirit of the day so wonderfully here.
All sponsored x
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You flipping legend Sarah – Thank you x
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Well done guys! Fantastic work! Go #teamhonk!!!
Jo recently posted..Silent Sunday – 3rd March 2013
*honks in happiness*
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
So fabulous ! Great to see all the photo’s! An amazing achievement. I went to Snowdon a few years back but didn’t make it all the way up the top! Glad you managed to do the climb despite being under the weather. *passes another gin *
*nobbles the gin* Thanks missus! I have to admit I knew it would be harder than I thought but still have come away feeling uber-unfit!
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Stunning and cheeky in equal measure Annie, what amazing shots. So happy for you and proud of you for making it despite being so poorly early in the week xxx
Alexander Residence recently posted..Join #teamhonksnowdon on the summit of Snowdon for @rednoseday
As soon as I got there and saw everyone I knew I needed to do it – a wonderful time, thanks for all your super organising Penny <3
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
What a wonderful post – so lovely to see smiles, gorgeous weather and those views – of the pants, not the mountains! Congratulations everybody really, truly, very well done! And ‘Saurus – you did it despite mild malaria! Love you all XXX
Anya from Older Single Mum and The Healer recently posted..Single Mum’s Story – Elle – New Pyjama Mummy.
The pants were fab as were the people! Thank you Anya!
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Epic baby! Epic. Loving the muffin thing much better than hairy salmon.
Give us more sponsor money – we are bloody awesome.
Yes Vorders, no more hairy salmon for you!
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Awesome pics – but God I need a suntan! Can’t believe you managed to get around Gemma and make it to the top – huge well done.
Kate Takes 5 (@KateTakes5) recently posted..Silent Sunday
I led low and hoped the brownies would mellow everyone out – and they did
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
fantastic!! well one ladies the photos are all amazing
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Thank you for your support Sarah!
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
I am even more jealous than ever!!! do you hear me?? Do it again next year so I can come!
Actually Mummy… recently posted..The most ridiculous idea for Comic Relief
You know it! And I will rope you in to it – and it will be bigger than Snowdon!
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Well done Teamhonk, what a fantastic achievement! Even though it was painful, it looks like you had an epic time! Just think of all the good the money you gave raised will do….
I will need to speak to you about tips/advice on clothes, footwear, food, climbing technique, etc. before my climb for charity on April 1st!!
MishMashMamma recently posted..Stonking Honking Bloody #GoodWork!
Thanks you and do do ask – Gemma is a legend and font of knowledge! Shout when you need us!
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
What a wonderful post and amazing photos! I’m sure that all of us who weren’t able to join you gorgeous lot, are very proud indeed of what you managed to achieve. I think this epitomises the concept of doing something funny for money (not that the aches and pains are funny!) and my god you raised an awful lot! Thank you for sharing this, you guys are truly epic!
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And thank you for reading and supporting – honestly the support we’ve all had has been amazing and it really does make such a huge difference x
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Wow – brilliant – so impressed that you all made it, and some fab photos along the way!
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Cheer m’dears! Good to see you back blogging by the way
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
I LOVE THIS POST!
And, I really really want to go back and do it all again.
Steph (@imcountingufoz) recently posted..Silent Sunday
I’ll have your ass hauled up in some sort of free love bloggers commune before the year is out I can feel it in my bones!
I wish we could do it again soon – we must make sure we make that happen #fact
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Fabulous, fabulous photies! Love the one of Mari’s bum!
Glad you’re feeling a bit better.
Mrs Teepot recently posted..On not being loved the ‘right’ way
Thank you! That Mari is one foxy lady
Much love to you too, hope you feel better soon too x
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Well done Team Honk, looks as though you had a wonderful time and congratulations on raising all that money!
Thank you!
Mammasaurus recently posted..TeamHonk Snowdon Challenge – Job done!
Brilliant post, great photos Annie! So glad I decided to do it with you, even though it bleedin’ well near killed me! Great to meet all of you too, hopefully we can do something again sometime soon
JallieDaddy recently posted..Silent Sunday 3/3/13
Well done you! Honk! Some beautiful pictures as always. You captured some great memories x
Brinabird and Son recently posted..My little adventurer
*Massive grin* What a climb, what a day, what a laugh! If my legs could handle it I’d do it all over again and I’m so pleased you managed it
Epic. Awesome. So very pleased to have been a part xx
Mari recently posted..Climb every mountain!
You bloomin’ legends!
And well done Annie for making up to the top with them in the end. You all did (and looked) amazingly well!
Ali x
Ali Clifford recently posted..Let’s Get Planting
Brilliant post and great photos, love the one showing the way that we climbed up! I had a fantastic time and it was lovely to meet you
Jennifer recently posted..Go Team Honk Snowdon – we did it!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Just brilliant! Well done ladies (and gentlemen) – what a feat. Big applauds for the money you’ve raised, and fab photos (as ever). X.
Oh my word ‘Saurus, you are a trooper, I hope you’re looking after yourself now *looks stern* I am so, so proud of you lot, and very humbled, well bloody done all of you. GOGO #TEAMHONK xxx
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Really well done to you all! It looks fab! x