11-year Old Boy Aims to Climb 100 Mountains in 50 Days

4th August 2024

Jack, from Gloucestershire, who has nicknamed himself “Mountain Goat Jack” is taking on the challenge over the summer holidays to raise money for the World Land Trust.

“They help the environment and have done many projects trying to help rainforests,” he said.

This is his seventh outdoor challenge in nearly three years and he has raised over £5,000 for wildlife causes so far.

With the support of his parents who have accompanied him on his hikes, Jack has completed 73 mountains in 19 days.

He has previously completed a challenge of 10 mountains in 10 days, which Jack described as “very easy”

“It’s not that hard, but it’s really fun. I just like mountains. I don’t know why,” he said.”

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