Mountaineer calls for Three Peaks challengers (From Darlington and Stockton Times)

Mountaineer calls for Three Peaks challengers

11:43am Friday 10th July 2009

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THE first British mountaineer to climb all of the world’s 14 highest peaks has given his support to a charity’s North Yorkshire climbing challenge.

Northallerton-born Alan Hinkes, who climbed Mount Everest in 1996, has called for volunteers to take on the North Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK.

The charity, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2009, is looking for groups and individuals to take up the 30 places available in its Yorkshire Three Peaks team, for the event on Saturday, 12 September.

Mr Hinkes said: "Diabetes at diagnosis can seem as daunting as climbing Everest, but with the right tools, support, planning and care the journey, while always challenging, is possible."

The Yorkshire Three Peaks include the highest peaks in Yorkshire – Penyghent (694m, 2277ft), Whernside (736m, 2415ft) and Ingleborough (723m, 2372ft) – and covers approximately 25 miles, with a total ascent of 1672m (5486ft) in about 12 hours.

Places in Diabetes UK’s Yorkshire Three Peaks team are £50.

For more information contact Diabetes UK on 01325-488606 or email northyorks@diabetes.org.uk

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