In reply to TMM:
> I do wonder if the best way to raise money/awareness is for Kenton Cool to lead another couple of celebs to the top. Interestingly Fogle states that xxpedition funding is coming from 'his good friend Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, of Jordan, in memory of her father.
In fairness to him, despite coming across as just posh totty, Ben Fogle does have some pretty respectable expedition chops. Just putting up with James Cracknell for long periods in confinement is pretty laudable. Doesn't mean he should go clutter up Everest, but that aside he's probably perfectly capable