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Stourport chip shop worker climbs Snowdon three-and-a-half times barefoot for charity
Overview
Josh Mantle, a 20-year-old chip shop worker from Stourport, Worcestershire, has climbed Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) three-and-a-half times barefoot within 24 hours. Despite facing 80mph winds, hail, and heavy rain, Mantle completed the challenge and raised nearly £3,000 for KEMP Hospice in the Wyre Forest, emerging with zero cuts or blisters and only sore toes.
Key points
- Josh Mantle climbed Wales' highest peak, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), three-and-a-half times barefoot in 24 hours.
- The 20-year-old raised nearly £3,000 for KEMP Hospice in the Wyre Forest.
- He battled severe weather conditions including 80mph winds, hail, and constant rain.
- Mantle is recovering from an ACL injury and has undergone two previous surgeries.
- Despite the harsh conditions, he finished the challenge with zero cuts or blisters, only experiencing sore toes.