Army mountaineers became the first British military outfit to climb Ama Dablam.
Dubbed the Matterhorn of the Himalayas, the peak is considered one of the most technically difficult in the world, with three separate camps, four days of climbing and several rock faces involved in the 6,812m ascent.
The group of 11 regulars and reservists spent a week trekking from Lukla to the base of the mountain before undergoing further training with expert Nepalese guides.
Maj Arthur Purbrick (RL, pictured) was one of two exped members to eventually summit, however others had to sacrifice the opportunity to help a teammate who had fallen ill.
Reflecting on the experience, the officer said it fulfilled a long-held personal ambition.
“It is clear that I would never have had the chance except through joint services adventurous training,” he added.
“I mountaineer to scare myself and it works. This is one of the most demanding and challenging things I have done since being on combat operations.”
