Post Blog: Scaling the heights - Questgates' Himalayan Adventure
Last month, Questgates duo Andrew Davies and Aaron McMullen completed a 320km cycle, trek and paddle through the Annapurna Mountain Range in the Himalayas in support of The Prince's Trust.
The competitors, who have so far raised almost £12 000, spoke to Post about their ten days in the wilderness.
What were your initial thoughts when you reached the mountain range?
Aaron: Who'd have
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