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My story

 

2 men,

50 days,

500 miles,

150 000 feet of ascent.

(5 times the height of Everest)

Across the entire Pyrenees, from the Atlantic,

to the Mediterranean .

Unsupported.

Why are we doing it?

Stewart's brother in law, Huw was diagnosed with cancer this year. He is only 39, married with a young family. Watching Huw go through his chemotherapy and how it affected everyone around him was the catalyst for us wanting to do something. We became more aware of people around us, at work, colleagues who had someone die or were seriously ill in their family through this disease. Huw is still undergoing treatment.

Why Cancer Research Wales?

It was Huw's idea that the funds raised should go to research. Cancer Research Wales was the obvious choice as Huw and ourselves all live in Wales. Incidentally, Derrick is English and Stewart is Scottish!

Why the Pyrenees?

Stewart has always had a soft spot for France and after tackling a short section in 2004 with Derrick it seemed the obvious choice. It offers an enormous challenge, and we will cover all sorts of different terrain, from grassy upland pasture, boulder strewn scree slopes, ice, snow and forest.

What do we mean by unsupported?

We will be on our own! Other than the mountain huts dotted throughout the Pyrenees where we will be able to find the odd meal we will be wild camping. That means that whenever we get the chance to re-supply with food, we will have to take it, as some sections will involve three or four days where none will be available. In short, if we don't carry it, we won't have it. Water too can be a problem and can be scarce depending on the snowfall during winter. Due to the route we will be attempting, we will have to navigate, as there are no recognised paths for most of the trip. We can also be further hampered by the weather which is extremely unpredictable in the Pyrenees, with thunderstorms and fog being the norm, along with extremely high temperatures in the high 30's centigrade. In 2004 it even snowed in July!

So how much will we have to carry?

We are hoping to keep weight to the minimum, with water and food being a priority. We hope to get away with around 40lbs each, which may not sound much, but I can assure you it feels a lot heavier, after a ten-hour day scrambling up a mountain!

How long will it take us?

We have set ourselves the target of 50 days. I know it sound easy, only ten miles a day, but we will be climbing on average 3000 feet a day, every day for seven weeks, carrying 40lbs in weight. We both think it is achievable, and we won't be giving up lightly.

To find out more and to keep up to date, visit www.transpyrenees2007.blogspot.com

Thanks for your support

Derrick and Stewart

 If you support only one charity event in 2007, make it ours. Help us to help Cancer Research Wales.

Well done Stuart & Derrick, great to meet you both in the pyrenees mountains. Donation by Totally Scrumptious 25/09/07  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Bet you can't wait to get back to work ! Donation by Alan Monday 05/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi guys - we met in Salardu, at the refugi Rosta. Hope your reach your target. Donation by Julie 03/09/07  

£20.00

good luck hope the feet hold up Donation by Jeff Potts 31/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Sel Roberts 31/08/07  

£50.00

I will finish the HRP in 2008 so well done doing it all in one go! Donation by Peter Forrest 27/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best wishes from paul sproston's brother Donation by Matthew Sproston 16/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Dempster Binning LLP 10/08/07  

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Donation by Martin&Penny 02/08/07  

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We were pleased to meet you on your first day - Good luck! Donation by David & Carole 26/07/07  

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All the best. Take a mac! Donation by Peter 19/07/07  

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Derrick not from me,from Dave Shepley & John Ratcliffe who work for me & wish you all the best Donation by Stuart Jebb 19/07/07  

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Good Luck Derrick Donation by Frances Barton 18/07/07  

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GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH DONT FORGET A SPARE PAIR OF BOOTS? Donation by stuart jebb 18/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Gaynor Looker 10/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Julian Evans 07/07/07  

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Best wishes for a successful trek Donation by Peter & Esther Kidger 06/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bonne Chance! Haggis and Leek Sandwiches for sale en route Donation by Scott Goodall 05/07/07  

£20.00

Is this the trip Hayley was telling me about ? We thought the Rob Roy Challenge was tough !! Donation by Jo Canning 29/06/07  

£10.00

Just walked over Cap Napolean 2 Santiago - 40lbs is 2 heavy! good luck guys! justgiving\johnbuckley Donation by John Buckley 29/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys Donation by Sarahfreeman 28/06/07  

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Wishing you both every success! Happy walking! Donation by Doreen & John 24/06/07  

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Good luck Donation by anna wardhaugh 24/06/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Jo 15/06/07  

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Good luck! Donation by shellie 08/06/07  

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good luck guys. i did tour mt blanc. good cause. i just moved to cardiff and see your from wales Donation by Dylan Williams 26/05/07  

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Good Luck! Make sure you pack a pocketful of Huws courage and determination and you will succeed. Donation by Big G and Phil Swattridge 23/05/07  

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Good luck Donation by Hughes Forrest Ltd 22/05/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by AmyWilson 18/05/07  

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Have a safe journey Donation by Mike 14/05/07  

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