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05. Why the British Heart Foundation?

Jul 11, 2017/ Comments Off / in Kilimanjaro / by

On Twitter and in each of our first 4 blogs, we have been quite light hearted (excuse the pun) about our Kilimanjaro challenge, but on a more serious note, we’ve emphasised that the funds we raise for The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is central to Jason’s and Richard’s entire Kilimanjaro challenge. From the blood, sweat…

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04. Kilimanjaro 2016: Training & Preparation Update

Jul 11, 2017/ Comments Off / in Kilimanjaro / by

It’s been 3 months since Richard & Jason first set foot on their long road of training and preparation for the even bigger challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. It’s been a stimulating journey so far – with ups and downs, triumphs and setbacks, salads and Easter Eggs. But with only just over 4…

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03.The facts about Mount Kilimanjaro

Jul 11, 2017/ Comments Off / in Kilimanjaro / by

So everyone knows that Mount Kilimanjaro, first conquered by Hans Meyer in 1889, is a really, really big mountain in Africa, and it takes a few days to climb. But taking a second to appreciate the beast shows how colossal it actually is and a task that should be respected and never underestimated… there’s a…

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02. Mount Snow-DONE…ish!

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After an initial month’s training (including a minor blip from Jason where his efforts didn’t seem to be paying off), eyes were back on the prize and Richard decided to take Jason on a nice little warm up jaunt… up the UK’s second largest peak, Mount Snowdon… in the winter conditions… A weekend (or several)…

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01. Preparations underway… excited yet apprehensive!

Jul 11, 2017/ Comments Off / in Kilimanjaro / by

To celebrate SR Timber’s 10th birthday, on the 21st August 2016 two of our Business Development Managers will begin the daunting challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – all 5,895 metres, or 19, 340 feet of it. I know what you’re thinking; it sounds more like a punishment than a celebration right? You’d think so, but…

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