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Target: £250,000.00
Raised so far: £68,334.00
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My story

 

This challenge was an attempt to do something that has never been done before, to play an official match of cricket at an altitude of 5,164m, approximately 17,000 vertical feet on the lead up to Mount Everest. By doing this The Everest Test 2009 would set a new world record altitude for field sport, as recognised by Guiness.

On the 9th of April 50 people flew from Britain and joined around 40 Nepalis and on the 21st of April 2009 Team Hillary and Team Tenzing competed in, and completed a Twenty 20 cricket match on the Gorak Shep Plateau overcoming difficulties such as altitude sickness, malnutrition and only 60% of the oxygen available at sea level.

Logistically the challenge was immense with the organisation of all the kit, players, medical team and officials making this mentally and physically demanding to all involved. The people embarking on the expedition are all volunteers who have 9 to 5 jobs in the UK, and share a common passion for making this work whilst creating a positive legacy for sport in the UK and the Himalyan region.

The Pain
With so much central kit the porters had their hands full, so each participant carried their own kit, which is not the norm in this region. This multiplied the already tough impact of altitude and lack of vitamins/protein etc. 5 people ended up on drips and 2 blacked out. But thanks to peoples common sense and a great effort from the medical team everyone made it to the match day plateau.

The Charities

The attempt is to raise £250,000 pounds for Britain and the Himalayas. We want a positive impact where we are from and where we went. In the UK we are supporting the Lords Taverners, a cricket charity aimed at helping disabled and disadvantaged children access sport, and in the Himalayas through The Himalayan Trust UK that preserves the traditional way of life, helping provide education and medical facilities amongst other activity.

Your donation

All monies donated will reach the charities as we covered our own costs, in some cases to a tune of £3,000.

The Himalayan Trust UK : UK Charity No. - 1000153

Further Information

To see the success story and the pain of the Cricket on Everest World Record attempt for Sport at Altitude visit

http://www.theeveresttest.com/

Daily Mail News Article - Click here
The Times News Article - Click here


Thank you for any help and all your contributions are important to us.

Donation by S Greaves 31/05/09  

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Fantastic work everyone! Donation by Paul Stephenson 18/05/09  

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Gareth - always thought you were mad but very well done. Donation by John & Mary 11/05/09  

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Great to see you at the Chris de Burgh concert last night and what an achievement Donation by Diane and David 06/05/09  

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Great work fellas, a fantastic achievement - Gareth: Pity you missed the Bath game :o) Donation by Sharpey and Jules 29/04/09  

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Well played neighbour Donation by Steve Woodward 27/04/09  

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I hope the good Dr Lord kept you all fit and well! Great effort - well done. Donation by Tricks 24/04/09  

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Congratulations :-) Donation by George & Bella 23/04/09  

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Well done Waters-was the pitch taking spin? Donation by David Drew 23/04/09  

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Well done everyone. Great effort. This positivity will surely give the Drovers the edge this season! Tomo Donation by James Thomson 23/04/09  

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Norris McWhirter would be proud! Donation by Andrey Arshavin 23/04/09  

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Well done Chris Donation by Remuera Rotary Club Inc 22/04/09  

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Good work! Donation by Val Kildea 22/04/09  

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Totally amazing thing you are doing - very best of luck! Donation by Vincent Manna 22/04/09  

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What a great thing to do - wish I was younger !! Donation by Caroline Beddows 21/04/09  

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Happy days. guys Donation by Pat Hewitt 20/04/09  

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Good luck Carrington, hit them for 6! Donation by Tayler Reid Ltd 20/04/09  

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Amazing challenge! Legendary people! I have no doubt you will suceed... keep safe up there! xx Donation by Lynsey Moore 20/04/09  

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From Russell`s first Prep school Heads, who taught him to play cricket ! So blame us for all the dropped catches ! Donation by Fred, Gwyn & Toby Rapsey+Hillcroft 19/04/09  

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Donation by Anon 18/04/09  

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Come back with all limbs & bits intact!! Well done all of you. Donation by John & Judith Statham 16/04/09  

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Bon chance - be safe, be strong Donation by The Heywoods 16/04/09  

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good luck fellas Donation by ed 15/04/09  

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Good luck from everyone at Absolute Donation by Absolute Post Ltd 15/04/09  

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Good luck Donation by Joan and Paul Childs 15/04/09  

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Best of luck! Go for it! Donation by Pam Martindale 12/04/09  

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Looks like it'll be hard work but great fun Donation by Simon 09/04/09  

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Best of luck, don't risk any quick singles Donation by Patrick Kidd 09/04/09  

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Go for it JJ – Good luck to everyone! Donation by Jane BB 08/04/09  

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Great idea for good caauses - we'll be tracking you Donation by John and Meri 08/04/09  

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