Rhys Fitzgerald, an On-Call Firefighter based at Kidwelly Fire Station, has reached the summit of Ama Dablam.
As part of his preparation for climbing to the summit of Mount Everest next year, Rhys is currently taking part in several climbs and challenges, including climbing the 6,812 metres to the main peak of Ama Dablam, located in the eastern Himalayan range in Nepal.
Rhys is taking on this challenge to help promote the benefits that spending time in the outdoors can have on your mental and physical health and well-being, as well as raising funds and awareness of three worthy causes.
Rhys has chosen the following charities to support:
- The Fire Fighters Charity – a charity that provides lifelong support to serving and retired firefighters and their families.
- Mind – which provides information, support and campaigns for people with mental health problems.
- The Nimsdai Foundation – which works to clear rubbish left on mountains in the Himalayas from previous expeditions as well as supporting the ‘unsung heroes of the mountains, the Everest Base Camp Trail’s Porters.
Read more on Rhys's expedition and preparation here.
