A firefighter has set a new world endurance record on Wales’s highest mountain.
Greg Wilson completed the most ascents of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Mount Snowdon, in 48 hours.
He climbed the mountain nine times in that period and was carrying 40lb of weight on his back.
Mr Wilson is from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
He also set a new record by completing six ascents in the first 24 hours.
By the end of the two-day challenge, he had climbed a combined height of 8,775 metres – only 74 metres shorter than the height of Mount Everest.
Mr Wilson is also a former Royal Marine Commando and has so far raised over £3,000 to be shared between The Fire Fighters Charity and The Royal Marines Charity.
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He said the challenge was “immense”, but he wanted to “inspire [his] daughter”.
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“As both a firefighter and former Royal Marine Commando, I know the immense pressure and physical toll of these jobs,” he said.
“Both services are like a family with great camaraderie, but the roles are incredibly demanding and these two charities offer invaluable help to the workers.
“We were very lucky with the weather, there was a great atmosphere on the mountain with people kindly cheering each summit and I am very proud of this achievement and the money raised.”
