A MAN determined to challenge himself with an adventure will be trekking to Everest Base Camp to raise money for a young rugby team.
Andrew Howard, from Appleton, is embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Nepal for the 125km journey.
Despite trekking for eight hours a day, an average temperate of -20 degrees and flying to the most dangerous airport in the world, Andrew is not fazed.
The 33-year-old explained: "For the past 10 years I have always liked the idea of going on some big adventure.
"Apparently it's a very popular thing to do but at the same time I don't know anyone who has done it.
"I like the thought that my eight-year-old son will see me doing something like this, and will be inspired to go on his own adventures when he is older, instead of just getting stuck in a routine which it is so easy to do."
While completing the 14-day trek at high altitude, Andrew is hoping to raise more than £1,000 for the Crosfields under eights rugby team, which he coaches.
He has funded the trip himself, meaning all donations will go straight to the team.
Andrew said: "I booked the trip on a whim and I when I looked into it I thought, why don't I try and raise money along the way.
"At the minute we are in need of 25 new training kits which will cost £1,250 as they have outgrown their current training kits, so that is what I am going to put any donations towards."
By the time Andrew reaches Everest Base Camp, there will only be 50% of the oxygen in the air compared to at sea level and he has had to arrange special insurance which includes a helicopter rescue should he need it.
But, Andrew said it will all be worth it.
He added: "I think I like not being mundane, it's a sense of adventure- it's easy to get caught up in working nine till five every day.
"These days, with kids being so obsessed with games and social media, I think people need to get out and about a bit more and get out of their comfort zone."
To donate to Andrew's efforts, visit his
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