The Welsh 3 Peaks: A Solo Mission, Three Epic Mountains, and One Determined (Slightly Crazy) Hiker

The Welsh 3 Peaks. A "fun challenge," they say. Fun? Who are they kidding? Dragging myself out of a perfectly cozy hotel room at 4 AM to face the chill, misty air of Snowdonia? Maybe "epic adventure" is a better way to put it. Three mountains – Snowdon, Cadair Idris, and Pen y Fan – all to be conquered within 15 hours. Most tackle this beast for charity, in a group, with all the camaraderie and support that entails. But me? I'm a lone wolf on this one. My own schedule, my own pace, my own personal test. Tuesday morning in June? The perfect time to outsmart the tourist hordes and weekend traffic.