i have to admit i organised a team to enter one of those Childrens Aid Direct events in the Lakes for three years running when i worked in the City. before anyone says, i know (now) that there are a lot of very valid criticisms of these events, such as the erosion impact, the disturbance to local communities etc. but, as well as the considerable amounts raised for 'charidee, mate', putting a group of people from varying backgrounds with experience of the outdoors ranging from 'top-level fell-runnner' to 'hyde park, but not out of sight of Macdonalds' is an excellent way to build a team, and improve working relationships. sad, but true. there's no point in saying its bollocks just out of a general antipathy towards corporate life. i would agree that insisting on people getting the top of Mt Blanc is over the top, but as its a press release its obviously just cack made up after the event.