Three weeks to go! Edward and Anne scaling new heights

Three and a half weeks to go

A couple more county tops done since the last update. We headed east last weekend and did Black Hill which used to be the highest point in Cheshire. It’s now about 20 miles from the boundary with Cheshire.

This weekend we headed north to do Whernside, one of the Yorkshire three peaks and formerly the highest point in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

We’re now at a total of 22,586 feet and two more big ones will get us to the Everest summit at 29,032. We’re hoping to fit Snowdon and Aran Fawddwy in before we head for Everest.

We’ve been using these longer walks to try out some of the things we’re planning for the trek. This weekend on Whernside we gave trekking poles a go (the verdict’s still out) and also sterilising tablets and hydration powders in our drinks (just about palatable). Will give the poles another outing on Snowdon.

The fundraising is also going well. Not too far to our target now. Any support at this late stage would be very appreciated.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/EveRRest22

Ed and Anne

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EveRRest 2022 - The quest for Base Camp!

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