Providing financial medical and community aid to alleviate hardship and distress among Gurkha ex-servicemen of the British Crown
20/04/10
The Pennine Way Challenge
Michael Willis and Bruce Jackman two ex-2nd Goorkhas septuagenarians have succeeded in their mission of walking the Pennine Way in 14 days!
Their Pennine Way Challenge started on Wednesday 7 April 2010 in the Peak District, walking through the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines, Northumberland, Cheviots, and finishing in the Scottish Borders on Tuesday 20 April 2010.
The highest point of the trail was 3000ft, all the ascents together totalled 40,000ft. 85% of the journey was across fell or moorland.
The normal time to complete the route is about 19-20 days, however Michael and Bruce achieved it in just 14 days!
The guidebooks say, 'If attempted in a single continuous slog, the Pennine Way is tough. It requires fitness, stamina, determination, good humour and adaptability.' All the qualities we have come to relate to the Gurkha soldier.
If you would like to support them in their challenge please visit:
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