The excitement is intensifying and the training is going to plan with just over 3 weeks to go before the start of the Expedition. Even Jenny has been told to start packing by her mum (bit early yet Jen). All the girls are wondering where to hide any non essentials (hairdryers, Straighteners etc. You can only take them if they are high altitude compatible). The lads are about to give up shaving in an attempt to pull the best looking Yak on the trek (best of luck, Matt's got a head start on us all). Anne has tried to get out of coming with us by breaking her arm, sorry Anne you signed on the dotted line you're coming with us.Joking apart its been a long hard road to get to where we are now and I am honoured to be associated with the best team of young people I could ever wish to work with. Leading this group of dedicated, hard working, hand picked individuals on this journey of a lifetime is a privilege. The team have worked so hard with all their fund raising events, which is still ongoing as we speak. We all must thank everyone who has supported us with sponsorship, donations and even with words of encouragement. I would also like to thank all of the parents for their loyal support from day one, turning out in all weather to raise a bob or two.Thanks to Matt for his inspiration and for putting the wheels in motion and getting us to where we are now. Also thanks Matt for inviting me along to join the Team, sorry if it took more than 10 seconds to say yes. Unaware that further down the line I would be handed the reins of Group Leader for the Expedition, as he side stepped into his new position at True Adventure (good luck for the future mate) I know I can count on your support as you can mine.Last but not least, Expedition Leader Stef Economedies, welcome to the Team, we all look forward to working with you.Follow this Journey of a Lifetime for The Team of 16 students and 4 adults when we depart on the 12th October 2009 from Northallerton College, North Yorkshire with kind permission of Principal Mick Hill.Everest Base Camp here we come :)

26 Sleeps to go!

Not long now until the team meet up to venture bravely to Nepal, the Himalaya and Everest. Follow updates here from the team as we travel to Base Camp.