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Chris and Darren have been friends for more than 20 years.  They've had lots of adventures together including climbing Montana Macchu Picchu in Peru in May 2016 and Ulluru in Australia in 2009.

Darren has been volunteering for 20 years as a crewmember at Blackpool RNLI lifeboat station.  He was one of the stars of RNLI documentary 'Saving Lives at Sea.'  During one episode of the hit BBC documentary Darren was the helm of a lifeboat that capsized in horrendous conditions whilst searching for a casualty near North Pier.  The experience reiterated to Darren the importance of training for RNLI volunteers. 

Less than 10% of RNLI volunteers come from a professional maritime background so Chris & Darren have decided to trek Everest Base Camp to raise money for the RNLI, a charity that is funded entirely by voluntary donations.

2016 is Darren's 20 year anniversary as a volunteer crewmember so this was the perfect time for a big fundraising effort.  In addition to volunteering with the RNLI Darren is Managing director of EDC Electrical and developments, husband and dad of two.

Chris's love of outdoor adventure started early in life, he's enjoyed walking with friends since his teenage years.  Chris trained to be a teacher at Charlotte Mason College, Ambleside specialising in Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies. 

Chris has trekked Mount Longonot in Kenya, Half Dome in Yosemite, Torres Del Paine in Patagonia. Climbing to Everest Base Camp has been a lifelong ambition and Chris is really thrilled to be fulfilling this ambition in aid of the RNLI.

Chris is a very proud dad of one.

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