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Ed
Farrelly
is an intrepid young climber with a
history of adventure and a thirst for new physical, mental and
technical challenges. Amongst other things
Ed
is set to become one of the youngest mountaineers of all
time, aged 20, to scale the heights of Khan Tengri in
Kyrgyzstan, one of the most technical high altitude peaks in the
world at 7010m, in August 2012. On the same expedition he will
also be attempting a number of unclimbed peaks in the At-Bashy
range up to the height of 5000m.
What did Ed have to say
about his upcoming expedition:
'I’ve climbed in some of the most
popular high altitude regions in the world including South
America and the Himalayas but what I really enjoy about the Tien
Shan is the level of remoteness. This is what drives me. The
fact most have never heard of Khan Tengri excites me and without
passion for what you’re attempting you’re bound to fail. Many
have and will continue to climb the well known mountains like
Everest. This is a whole different challenge.'
Ed
has travelled to and climbed on some of the biggest mountains in
the world including Chapayev in Kyrgyzstan, Mera peak and
Baruntse in Nepal, which he also became the youngest person ever
to summit aged 18. He has also had to battle extreme
temperatures, suffered frostbite and helped in a rescue attempt
after reaching the summit of Aconcagua, South America's highest
peak.
For a number of years Ed
has been raising funds and awareness for both the Alzheimer's
Society and Depression Alliance, two charities close to his
heart.
Be inspired, follow Ed
on his mountaineering journey
"Ed's
enthusiasm and passion for mountaineering shone through in a
very interesting, entertaining and well delivered talk" (Ian
Chandler, vosmedia, OutdoorShow 2010-London Excel)
 
 
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