Ben Hughes MBE – Our Founder’s Final Thoughts
Descending Mount Fuji in the teeth of Typhoon 25, Team Endeavour faced conditions that tested every ounce of the charity’s resolve. Wind-driven rain transformed the volcanic trails into raging torrents, visibility collapsed, and every step became a battle against the…
Summit Day – The Final Chapter
The team back on the mountain, with Fuji disappearing into the cloud above We always knew this day was going to be tough. After several days on the mountain, battling the elements and pushing all the way up to Station Five in severe typhoon conditions, the…
Onwards and Upwards into a Storm
Team Endeavour together on the historic Yoshida route in relentless rain. Typhoon 24 was far to the south – but its weather was very much on the mountain. A day when the weather changed the challenge On paper, the task was straightforward: keep…
Day One — TE’s Sea 2 Summit Challenge is properly underway
It was an early 7:30am start, with the banter already flowing and plenty of hilarity about the weight of everyone’s packs. Somehow they always seem heavier once you realise you’re carrying everything you need for the next four days! The day began with two trains and…
Nearly £32,000 raised so far…
One of the biggest boosts for the team has been seeing the support coming in from back home. Fundraising, sponsorship and donations are now sitting at around £32,000, which is an incredible amount and something we’re hugely grateful for. The money is helping Team…
First Full Day in Japan – Acclimatisation and Jetlag
The team woke up to their first proper morning in Japan today and, despite the excitement, there were definitely a few tired faces around the breakfast table. After the journey out, the time difference and Tokyo’s humidity were all beginning to catch up with people,…







