Daring or Crazy: Stag Party Climbs Snowdon in PJs

Stags do crazy and daring things during their stag do. That is a fact. However, for one stag do group, their crazy or daring stunt turned into a nightmare as they climbed the Snowdon with a thunderstorm looming on the horizon.

Snowdon, a mountain whose name is derived from Old English for “snow hill,” is the highest mountain in Wales. Beautiful with diverse flora and fauna, Snowdon is considered the busiest mountain in the UK as a lot of people head to Snowdonia National Park for relaxation and recreation. Situated between the county of Gwynedd and the county of Conwy, this mountain is not just the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon is the highest mountain England. Almost 1,100 meters above sea level, it poses as a challenge to outdoor adventurers and nature lovers.

Crazy, Daring, or Both

Though it is not out of the ordinary for people to climb this mountain, it is indeed remarkably daring to climb any mountain during a thunderstorm. Furthermore, it is crazy to climb the Snowdon clad in pajamas, trainers, and without any other gear during a thunderstorm.

In the midst of lightning, thunder, strong winds, and heavy downpour, the group of four managed to get 400 meters up the mountain. As they did, the force of the wind and the heavy rain tried to convince them to stop. Not heeding those warning signs and having only a bottle of water between them, the group continued on their hike to the summit.

Fortunately, the stag do group made it to the summit wet, but unharmed. They even managed to get back to their homes without needing any assistance from the mountain rescue team. Was that crazy or daring? Most people would say both.

Snowdonia National Park

Due to the natural beauty and wildlife found on the Snowdon, the entire area was made a national park in 1951. This was the third national park in Britain and that made the entire area a Special Area of Conservation. That’s a good thing because that makes sure its beauty and wildlife are conserved. However, since 69.9% of the land is privately owned, it is interesting to note that there are actually 26,000 people living within Snowdonia National Park.

Hikers tend to concentrate on Snowdon and do not really explore the surrounding areas. It is a good thing that there are various trails to choose from which benefit hikers that do not really want to climb with a mob. With the Snowdon Mountain Railway running up to its summit, Snowdon can get really crowded which is why it was tagged as the busiest mountain in Britain.

Stag Dos Should Be Unforgettable

Your stag do should always be unforgettable, any stag night or stag weekend should, because your last days of freedom should be unforgettable. Though they are not model citizens and what they did should not be imitated, you can be sure this group of four got the thrill, challenge, and adventure that they sought for and then some. Given those weather conditions and the circumstances, that climb was definitely a climb to remember.

Your own stag party does not really have to be as dangerous as that stunt. It can be more laid back or fun. What matters is that your stag do should include an activity or activities that will really be treasured by you. In this case, the groom-to-be climbed the same mountain last year and thought climbing it again with his best buds will make his stag do unforgettable. He did get his wish.

Stag Do Bus Crash Scam Uncovered by the Insurer

A group of thirteen men were involved in a stag do insurance scam in Newcastle back in 2009. Once the scam was uncovered, all of the admitted fraud and said that they “bitterly regretted” the scam.

Last month, a mini bus did crash as a hen group was on their way to a Liverpool hen party. That crash left eleven hens seriously injured and claimed one life. That’s why a scam such as this really is a bad joke.

How It Was Staged

The thirteen men setup the whole crash scene between a car and a mini bus. When the paramedics got to the scene, everyone was alright. In fact, the “stag group” was found laughing, talking on their cellular phones, and smoking. They claimed that they were driving to a stag do when they crashed with the car.

After a few minutes, it was like domino effect after one of them started holding his neck and said he suffered an injury because of the crash. The rest of them followed suit and said they had whiplash injuries.

All of them were brought to the hospital where they were examined. X-rays were taken and some of them left with neck braces. However, after a few hours, they all had a rather dramatic recovery and were all fine after that.

Uncovering the Scam

The group walked away with £134,000 in their pockets from the insurance company. It wasn’t until recently that their scam was uncovered. The insurer, Aviva, made an investigation and alerted the police as soon as they discovered that the couple in the car, Ben LeBlond and Marnie Simpson, which crashed into the mini bus knew everyone in the “stag group.”

It turns out that both vehicles were already damaged before they were brought to the crash scene. The whole group just set it up as if they crashed into each other then and there.

Two members of the “stag group” pleaded guilty to fraud. LeBlond pleaded guilty as well. The three of them are still waiting for their sentence.

Take a Look at Justin Timberlake’s Week Long Stag Do

Being an international celebrity with the means to do whatever he wants, Justin Timberlake, or JT, holds a week-long celebration to fully enjoy his last moments of freedom. To make it even more interesting, the week-long affair involved two of the most popular stag party locations.

A lot of folks know that JT and Jessica Biel have been dating since 2007 and a lot of people can say that tying the knot would be the next step. The couple did get married recently at a private ceremony by the beach somewhere in the southern part of Italy.

How Did JT Celebrate His Stag Do?

Everything started in the number one stag do location in the United States… Las Vegas. With a Rat Pack theme, the boys wore vintage suits with matching fedoras and had the time of their life around this Sin City.

JT’s stag do in Las Vegas started with dinner at the Wynn Hotel’s Sinatra restaurant which is famous for mouthwatering Italian dishes. After their meal, they started checking out the most popular clubs in the strip. This includes Surrender and Tryst. Being in the A-list, his whole band of 25 friends did not have a hard time getting in any of them.

After his stag night in Las Vegas, they caught a flight to Mexico and continued with JT’s stag do there. An avid golf player, JT is the team ambassador for the United States and was requested to play in the Ryder Cup Gala. So, the whole group spent some time on the putting green to get some practice at the same time.

The stay in Mexico will not be complete without sampling the local clubs, gourmet restaurants, and, of course, the beach. All in all, it was a stag do worth remembering for JT and his closest friends. Hopefully, to be fair, Jessica Biel also had the time of her life during her hen do.

Planning Your Own Stag Do

Nowadays, it is quite common to have a stag weekend as opposed to a stag night out of the town. Actually, it does not really matter whether or not you spend a day, a weekend, or an entire week celebrating your last moments of freedom. What’s important is that you get to enjoy those last moments doing the stag do activities that you love.

Planning any stag do is not that difficult so long as you know where to go and what to do. In case you do not, take a look at the most popular stag do locations in Europe and choose a particular destination. Once you have a stag party location chosen, all you have to do is choose activities to enjoy during the day and/or night!