My next challenge will be the most difficult I have done so far. In August 2014 I will be setting off for Russia to attempt to summit Mount Elbrus.

Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in the Caucasus, and the highest peak in Europe. It is located several miles north of the main crest of the Central Caucasus, in the Russian Republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, north of Georgia. On this expedition we will climb the highest, west summit (5,642m) of Elbrus via the more remote northern route. This will entail having ice axe and crampon training prior to leaving the UK. The summit is capped in ice year round, and 22 glaciers sprawl from its slopes.

I will be supporting Willen Hospice again as they provide such essential care and support for families in their most difficult times. Hopefully we can help them carry on for many more years by raising as much as possible.

Over the last 3 years you have all helped to raise £6695.50 plus £870.50 gift aid - that's a staggering £7565. Now I'm trying to make it up to £10,000 with your help.

Please feel free to visit my old pages:

http://www.justgiving.com/Vanessa-Ford
http://www.justgiving.com/Vanessa-Ford100kchallenge
http://www.justgiving.com/Vanessa-Fordtreksforwillenhospice

http://www.justgiving.com/VanessaFord

I am paying full costs for this trip so every penny raised will go to Willen Hospice.

I know it's a lot to ask but, if you have even pennies spare, please consider donating them to Willen Hospice through this page.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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So please dig deep and donate now.