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12×12 Mountain Challenge

by Snugpak March 02, 2015 in Events 0 comments tags: 12x12mountainchallenge, charity, pennines, Yorkshire
Many people do many crazy things to raise money for charity. So, a group of Yorkshire businessmen are no exception to this rule, as they challenge themselves to scale 12 UK & Ireland mountains in 12 months to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. This included Snugpak’s very own marketing manager Stewart Anderson (kitted out in the best gear obviously). First up in January was Skiddaw in the Lake District – the 4th highest peak in England – in temperatures of minus 10 degrees centigrade and a narrow icy ridge between them and the objective. The team battled the elements to climb, crawl and hang on for dear life to some questionable parts of the route. Said Rob Lewis: “Last year our daughter was airlifted to hospital by The Yorkshire Air Ambulance and so we will eternally owe them a debt of gratitude. So when Steve approached us and asked us if we’d participate and support the cause, of course we jumped at the chance. Life is both a fleeting and fragile thing and so whenever the opportunity arises to help others, we should all do our bit’.” Said Stewart: “Working for Snugpak, the great outdoors is obviously something […] Read more!
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