In January 2020, I am challenging myself to make winter ascents of three peaks in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, including Mount Toubkal - the highest mountain in North Africa at 4167 metres. The altitude is high and the winter conditions will make it tough! 

As part of my training, I will also be running the Aviemore 10k in October. I’m not a natural runner so this event will be a big enough challenge on its own!

I am aiming to raise £1000 for a wonderful local charity, The Polar Academy. 

The Polar Academy identifies ‘invisible’ 14-17 years old secondary school children, crushed by a lack of self-esteem and gives them the chance to redefine their physical and mental limits. 

Participants are put through a rigorous ten-month training programme before being immersed in the wilds of Greenland, navigating through some of the world’s remotest terrain for ten days.  Their confidence soars with every step.  

On their return to Scotland, each pupil shares their experiences with their peer groups, speaking to more than 20,000 school children in their region.  They are living, breathing proof that dreams are attainable and that ordinary pupils can achieve the truly extraordinary.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Any donation you are able to give is hugely appreciated and will help motivate me through every kilometre of running and climbing.  I am self-funding all trip costs so every penny of sponsorship will go to The Polar Academy.

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