Ex-Royal Marine takes on Everest in climactic end to world's longest climb in history
A former Royal Marine is one climb away from finishing the longest ever climb of Mount Everest from sea to summit.
Mitch Hutchcraft from Cambridgeshire has swum, cycled, and hiked more than 13,100km over the last 222 days, from England to Nepal.
The 31-year-old is currently at Everest Base Camp, and he is hoping to reach the summit on 13 May.
"Now all that remains is a wee climb to the top of the world to complete the longest climb of Mount Everest in history," Mr Hutchcraft said.
"This has been the most painful but fulfilling seven months of my life – but I just want it to inspire others to believe that whatever they're dreaming, however small, they just need to get out there and smash it."
He is currently adjusting to the extreme conditions and altitude, where freezing temperatures could dip to as low as -26°C at the summit, and winds can reach up to 160 kmph alongside wind chill down to -60°C.
Mr Hutchcraft served in the military for six years before leaving four years ago.
He is fundraising for Savsim, a small charity that works on wildlife conservation, mental health support for veterans and people dealing with PTSD and other issues.
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