Darkness defeats Doncaster firefighters in Mount Everest climbing challenge - but trek will go on

A group of Doncaster firefighters bidding to ‘climb’ Mount Everest for charity have been foiled in their attempt by fading light – but the challenge will go on.
By Darren Burke
Published 21st Nov 2023, 11:45 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2023, 11:45 BST
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Fire officers from Askern, Doncaster and Adwick stations repeatedly climbed a ladder situated in Doncaster city centre replicating the height of the world’s highest mountain on Saturday.

The 8,848m task proved to be a huge challenge and on the day crews managed 393 climbs out of the 655 required before the light faded, meaning they managed to reach base camp.

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The summit push of 262 climbs will be completed over the next few weeks, a spokesman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said.

Crews raised more than £1,000 in their Mount Everest climbing challenge.Crews raised more than £1,000 in their Mount Everest climbing challenge.
Crews raised more than £1,000 in their Mount Everest climbing challenge.

The climb was in aid of Movember, and saw firefighters attempting to summit Everest by climbing a 13.5m ladder attached to the side of the Frenchgate shopping centre.

Thanks to the generosity of the people of Doncaster, the crews raised £1110.90 on the day.

You can donate via the following link: https://uk.movember.com/team/2430414

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