Category Archives: Everest2012
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Stunning photos of our team, care of The Daily Telegraph
April 21, 2012
The expedition team can add these stunning shots to their family photo albums when they get home – they are some magnificent images, which you can view by clicking here. Thanks to The Daily Telegraph for publishing this album, which shows a brilliant mixture of the breathtaking scenary, the arduous conditions and the day-to-day activities of …
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The team reaches the top of Mount Lobuche
April 18, 2012
The Walking With The Wounded Everest 2012 Expedition, supported by Glenfiddich, has reached the summit of this imposing mountain – a considerble acheivement in its own right. Known as the sister peak of Mount Everest, Mt Lobuche (6,100m) provides a fantastic opportunity for the expedition team to acclimatise to more challenging conditions, prior to actually …
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Arrival at Everest Base Camp
April 12, 2012
After 10 days of trekking through the Khumbu valley, taking in the jaw dropping sights of other notorious Himalayan mountains such as Ama Dablam and Cho Oyo, the team has arrived at Base Camp, 5,267m (17,380ft), their home for the next 2 months. The majority of their trek was under clear blue sunny skies but …
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A Message from Her Majesty The Queen
April 3, 2012
We were hugely honoured to receive a message from Her Majesty The Queen expressing her good wishes to the Everest Team. Walking With The Wounded hopes to be able to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee by successfully reaching the summit of Mount Everest in her honour.
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Martin Hewitt: My Everest
March 29, 2012
As the team prepare to begin their journey in Napal, its time to hear from Everest Team Leader, Martin Hewitt, in the final “My Everest” interview. See the video below to hear Martin talk about coming to terms with his injury, the attitude needed to overcome challenges and how Walking With The Wounded can help …
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The Team Departs For Kathmandu
March 28, 2012
Last night, the Walking With The Wounded Everest 2012 Expedition Summit Team departed for Nepal. Martin Hewitt, Jaco Van Gass, Karl Hinett, David Wiseman and Francis Atkinson will all be attempting to summit the world’s highest mountain in late May. They are also joined by Dan Majid, who will be the Expedition’s reporter and communications …
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Expedition Patron, Prince Harry, Sends Message Of Support to Everest Summit Team
March 27, 2012
This morning, the Walking With The Wounded Everest 2012 Expedition Summit Team received an inspiring message of support from our Expedition Patron, Prince Harry. “A year and a half ago I stood alongside Ed Parker, Simon Daglish and the guys for the launch of the North Pole expedition. Walking With The Wounded has come a long …
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Win a Place on the Glenfiddich Everest Base Camp Expedition
March 26, 2012
The Everest 2012 Expedition’s lead sponsor, Glenfiddich, is offering an incredible opportunity to 4 Pioneering Spirits – one representative from each of Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales – to be part of a very special supporting expedition to Everest Base Camp. Within weeks YOU could be be trekking amongst the high peaks of the …
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Jaco Van Gass: My Everest
March 21, 2012
Walking With The Wounded Everest Team member, Jaco Van Gass, speaks about the events that led up to his injury, the mental and physical battle he has fought during his recovery, and how Walking With The Wounded has helped him and other wounded servicemen and women. You can also view the video on Youtube
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Francis Atkinson: My Everest
March 15, 2012
Walking With The Wounded Everest Team member, Francis Atkinson, tells his story about being wounded and how his injury is motivating him to take on the challenge of Everest. You can also view the video on Youtube
