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I'm 50  in October and wanted a challenge - obviously to prove i'm not really 50!

So over a second bottle of wine on a long lazy lunch whilst skiing with my friend Stuart I agreed to climb the Matterhorn on 18th August 2010. It's only 14692 ft and although I've never climbed in my life (other than ladders) I foolishly agreed. Now here's the remarkable thing my Dad, who incidently has just celebrated his 75th birthday, asked if he could join me (just in case you are thinking - no he hasn't ever climbed either). 

So this year after a couple of sessions on a climbing wall in the mountain resort of Warrington, near Manchester, with Stuart and another friend Chris ( they haven't climbed before) we embarked on a few fell walks and some climbing in the Lake District, in fact Dad has now done about 6 climbs and is definately the most experienced. If my dad reaches the top at the age of 75 before me I will feel far older than my 50 years (but prouder of the Old Mountain Goat).

So I am looking to raise £1 per foot, just short of 15K, forget Michelin stars, Chefs of the Year, Honorary Fellows, MBE's this will be some achievement, up and down in 2 days all for ChildLine and NSPCC. I'm going to attempt to send a live video feed to the Heathcote's website, no cooking on the top, however I will probably have a few choice words whilst climbing  some which have been used in the kitchen. 

With the support of Stuart, Chris and the motivation of my Dad we will make it - and I hope to the benefit of a very worthwhile charity these children have their own mountain to climb. Please give.  

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Best wishes Paul. Madness has clearly set in early!!!!!!! Donation by Simon Stammers on 08/08/10

 
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Very impressed! Good luck to all Donation by Sean Marley on 06/08/10

 
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Best of luck Paul to you, your Dad and the rest of the team. Enjoy! Rachel and Matt Donation by Matthew DAVIES on 06/08/10

 
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All the best, Paul, from the Martins in Glasgow Donation by Leo Martin on 05/08/10

 
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Hi Paul, best of luck to you, Stuart, Chris and your Dad - a fantastic challenge - good luck! Donation by Andrew and Siobhan on 05/08/10

 
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Good luck, its certainly a challenge and for two great causes. Keith x Donation by Keith Black on 05/08/10

 
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sounds like a proper mid-life crisis! good luck to you all Donation by William Lees-Jones on 04/08/10

 
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Best of luck Paul. Just like some of those crazy moments we have ski-ing! Sure you'll do it and enjoy it. Great achievement - Ian & all at Cowgills Donation by Ian Johnson on 04/08/10

 
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No slipping Paul, Gabbi, Georgia + Sam want you back in one piece. Me too. Good luck.Here's to the next 50!!! Donation by Sue Dixon on 03/08/10

 
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All the very best!! From all at Catersure Ltd Donation by Sandro Wulkan on 03/08/10

 
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Good luck Paul - it looks a bit higher than your practice climb in Snowdonia ! Hope it all goes ok Donation by Andy Allan on 03/08/10

 
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Don't look down! Donation by Ben Caldwell on 03/08/10

 
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Good Luck Paul but my money is on your Dad getting there first! Donation by Edward Cross on 02/08/10

 
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Good luck all - I trust you'll be back for the October golf trip, Paul! Gerald Donation by Gerald Andrews on 02/08/10

 
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I'm getting Monty Python flashbacks "the hairdressers assault on Everest!" maybe there's an opportunity for a sequel? Good luck, you're brave boys.TL Donation by Terence Laybourne on 29/07/10

 
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Good Luck Paul, a great cause and a great challenge. I look forward to seeing the video! All the best, Andy. Donation by Andrew Bowers on 29/07/10

 
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No mountain high enough for the Heathcote family. what a nice thing you´re doing !!. Thank you. It's a great example to all !! Donation by Esteban Gomez Nadal on 24/07/10

 
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No skiing from the top or free helicopter rides to the top!! Good luck Paul and to the rest of your team Donation by PAUL BIFFEN on 23/07/10

 
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Brings a whole new meaning to blue sky thinking.... Good Luck ...... and remember... Don't look down! Gary & Julie x Donation by Gary Bates on 22/07/10

 
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