Akke Rahman is starting the challenge by beginning the climb up Mount Everest this month.
A British-Bangladeshi mountaineer aiming to climb the 14 highest peaks in the world has said he is feeling “confident” and ready to face Mount Everest for a second time as he raises money for charity.
The 14 mountains he will be climbing are all over 8,000 metres tall and he expects to complete his mission around September 2025. “Everything is pretty much done in terms of logistics so I just need to get myself in that zone where I can just go there and do what I do best.”K2, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma are among the other mountains Mr Rahman will be climbing.
Mr Rahman said: “I took up mountaineering just to inspire my children and show them that you can do more than just average and you can do great things.
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