Explorer Sir Ranuph Fiennes is taking on a series of training climbs in preparation for his bid to climb Everest later this year.
He is climbing with Mountain Guide Kenton Cool in the Swiss Alps.
“Ran’s training’s going well. He runs regularly, so his personal fitness is excellent. But he hasn’t climbed seriously since he was on [...]
March 26th, 2008 |
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Marie Curie Cancer Care has announced that Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ attempt to climb Everest for the charity will go ahead as planned, albeit with a few restrictions, following the Chinese and Nepalese governments’ decision to close the mountain between 1 – 10 May.
Kenton Cool, Sir Ranulph’s expedition guide said: “Having spoken to the Nepalese authorities, [...]
March 26th, 2008 |
Tagged as: kenton cool, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Nepal, sir ranulph fiennes |