I am rock climbing and campaigning against climate change. I am rock climbing every day until I climb the height of Mt Everest. #climbingfortheclimate

This section contains my story, phases, social media and challenge rules.

Story

2023 was 1.48°C warmer than pre industrial levels. The warmest year on record. I am rock climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest to raise money for Friends of the Earth. To achieve this, I'm climbing every day at an average of roughly 50m per day. Full rules of the challenge below

Last year, my friends and family raised over £500 for Friends of the Earth during my birthday fund raiser. Thank you to all involved for the generous gifts of funds to this great cause! Thank you to everyone this year for contributing.

Friends of the Earth have spent over 40 years protecting the planet. They need our help as they rely on public support to continue their work.

They have won new laws to protect our water, wildlife, landscapes, climate and health. But to face the challenges ahead, there needs to be a more positive relationship between people and the environment.

Together, with Friends of the Earth, our voice is louder, our actions more significant, our impact greater. Together, we are determined to change the world for good, for everyone.

Phase 1: Climber must climb at least the number of degrees hotter in km it is (1.48km) over 31 days.

Bbc x 2 https://x.com/BBCSouthNews/status/1812388309642969390?s=19

Bbc news 2: BBC News - Man climbs height of Everest for climate change

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51ykd8rzg9o

One green planet https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/man-scales-everests-height-for-climate-awareness/

BBC News:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd152g7v7rro

Echo: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24192523.man-raising-money-friends-earth-climbing-1-48km/

Bbc x: https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1771059245850456466?t=f_eSKd878Y8NidbFdcqU8A&s=19

BFBS Interview: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/V5WAuMjTh7PETPQS

Solent interview: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hf3qcn?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Phase 2: Climb the height of Mt Everest.

Stour: https://stouravonmagazine.co.uk/dorset-man-climbed-height-of-mount-everest-for-climate-charity/

Phase 2 followed immediately from phase 1.

Echo Part 2:https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24327441.corfe-mullen-dad-climbing-height-everest-friends-earth/

Project Interview: https://youtu.be/d5HzRUHYyfI?si=N9KVXGIPQcA5PFnY

Social media

https://www.instagram.com/stories/horan8257

https://www.facebook.com/chris.horan.522

https://x.com/chrishoran8

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-horan-041622b2

https://youtube.com/@TheHoranator

Rules of challenge:

Both indoor and outdoor climbing allowed.

No repeat on the same day.

Minimum one route per day

Minimum 10 metres per day

Average at least 47 metres per day

Indoor can be boulder, lead, bottom/top rope or auto-belay.

Indoors, if there is a lead option available on a top/bottom rope wall, it must be taken before any top/bottom ropes. Only clean lead ascents count.

Outdoors sport, only clean lead ascents count.

Outdoors trad, leads, alt leads, seconds all count.