British Exploring Society does wonderful things for an increasing number of young, disadvantaged people, giving exceptional and life-changing learning experiences through a range of tough and incredible expeditions. This year they are planning trips to the Yukon, Kyrgyzstan, Iceland and Scotland.

To help their mission, in September a team of ten of us are attempting to climb 30,000 metres of ascent (3,000 metres per person) in a single weekend in the Lake District. We want to raise awareness and funds for this amazing organisation. Two other teams are attempting simultaneous 30k challenges, one in Scotland and one in London.

Team Lakes consists of Jon Slade, Chris Thompson, Tim Passingham, Andy Gibson, Mark Ward, Charlie Yorke, Dave Liddle, Ed Cutts, Toby Barran and Rob Booth.

Friends of Team Lakes are Nick Ackerman, Kate Hancock, Jon Wilton, Fiona Wallace, John Wallace, Karl Salter, Serena Catapano, Honor Wilson-Fletcher, Sue Redshaw, David Wells, Richard Brown, Tobi Areoye, Stuart Curzon and Leigh Curzon.

You can see more details on the work of BES here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIFcgnT9rKI

And here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Tifr9r6XE

Your donation will make a massive difference to the lives of young people, AND motivate us to put another foot in front of the other when the going gets tough.

Thank you for anything you can spare. We really appreciate it.