Today we have a very special guest post from Ian Ridley. Anglian were delighted to be given the opportunity earlier this year to sponsor Ian and support the Intensive Care Society in a fundraising activity. The aim was to conquer the dizzy heights of Everest which is a challenge of monumental proportions.

Ian has written us a fantastic blog taking you on a journey through the highs and low, challenges and successes Ian and his team confronted during their epic Everest adventure;

“Why climb Everest? Numerous people have asked me that I don’t have a definitive answer. I suppose it is the challenge. Having climbed extensively in the Alps, I wanted to push myself further. The highest I had been previously was in October of last year when I climbed Ama Dablam (6686m), which is also in the Himalayas, and approximately 20 miles south of Everest.

I decided I would raise some money for the Intensive Care Society which aims to advance and promote the care of critically ill patients. In simple terms, these are the doctors who care for patients on life support. Vital work if heaven forbid you or a relative should require their help. Anglian Windows kindly supported my efforts with an extremely generous donation of £2500

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