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Andrew Leaney Walks Everest for Keswick MRT |
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Written by Peter Burgess
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Sunday, 06 May 2007 |
 ‘Everest the Easy Way’ – that sounds good Andrew Leaney thought. The challenge put to members by the Wainwright Society was actually to do one ascent of Skiddaw, each ten ascents equalling one ascent of Everest. However, never one to take the easy option, Andrew thought that he could do ten ascents of Skiddaw on his own.
So he sent off fifty pounds to the Wainwright Society, five pounds for each ascent, and set himself the challenge of completing ten ascents over nine days from 12 to 20 May while the Keswick Mountain Festival was happening. The Society suggested that as well as making a donation members could try and raise additional funds via sponsorship so he published my challenge on my website to try and gain more money for the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team. Andrew completed this amazing task on the 20th May and raised over £800 for Keswick MRT in the process. For more information on this spectacular feat visit:- |
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