TEN students are planning to tackle Everest for charity - without ever leaving these shores.
The teenagers, all from Stokesley Sixth Form College, plan to climb the equivalent of Everest's 29,080 feet, by tackling Roseberry Topping, on the edge of the North York Moors - 16 times.
They have set themselves the challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief, and their attempt will take place on Saturday, June 11
Challenge organiser Ed Cutler said: "So many people close to our group have been affected by cancer and have had support from Macmillan that we wanted to give something back.
"The challenge is to complete it in one day, but if the hill, or the summer sun, get the better of us, we may make it a weekend challenge."
The students' second challenge is to get as much sponsorship as possible. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Wilma Burniston, on (01325) 370870.
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