The Challenge

On 21st July 2007 we (Stewart &Derrick) will attempt to cross the Pyrenees, a snow capped mountain range which stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean sea. The journey will take us over 500 miles, and through 150 000 feet of climb. Thats 5 times the height of Everest! It is our intention to do it in 50 days.

The route will take us through some of the most remote wilderness in Europe, high upland pasture, steep scree slopes, boulder fields, snowfields and ice. We will be travelling through territory which has no waymarks or paths and wil have to carry our own food and shelter. There are the occassional mountain refuge huts with a warden where we will be able to buy an evening meal, however, other than these and the handfull of small mountain villages our ability to resupply with food will be minimal. As a result, we both expect to have to carry at least 40lbs in weight.

The whole point of the excercise is to raise money for cancer Research Wales
www.cancerresearchwales.co.uk
Take a moment to think and you will probably know someone, friends, family or work colleagues who are, or who have suffered through this vile disease. Our inspiration was Stewart's brother in law Huw, who is trying to defeat the disease now, even after chemotherapy. We also know of people at work and friends who have not only suffered but died from cancer.
Support us by donating at www.justgiving.com/transpyrenees2007