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In Jan 2015, I'm climbing Aconcagua, in the South American Andes. It is the tallest mountain outside Asia at 6962metres (22841 feet) and the 2nd highest of the 7 summits taking 3 weeks to summit. I'll need crampons and an ice axe in case I start sliding off the edge as it's still snow covered and has high winds!

It will personally cost me about £5.5k  - but your donations go straight to charity.

I'm well past my first 1000 miles of training for the expedition now, rowing 5-10km 3 times a week, doing Tabeta and hiking 12 miles a week with my 2 year old on my back, to build stamina and strength. I completed a 40km in a single day in September'13 and in September'12.

Earlier this year Pip and I lived on eating with just £1/day of food each (the UK equivalent of extreme poverty). Your sponsorship money is going towards this bigger challenge.

In October 2011 I summited Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, for GivingAfrica.org. On summit night we had the worst weather our guides had seen in 150 climbs, several didn't reach the top and it wasn't by any stretch of the imagination a pedestrian long walk. It was the hardest thing my mind and body has had to endure. See the videos here sharing stories of both Burkina and the climb.

Thanks to your previous support, our team raised almost £100,000 towards our school building projects but we have a long way to go.  I'm now raising targeting £22,841 (a £1/foot).

It would be fantastic support and motivation for me and the children in Burkina Faso if you could consider sponsoring me. If you fancy joining me for this climb, let me know asap.

Chris