While many people might choose to throw a party or host a meal for their 60th birthday, a woman from the Scottish Highlands decided to celebrate the milestone date with an impressive mountains challenge. Katy Boocock, of Inverness, completed an 1,800km long journey, including 80km of ascent, to reach the top of 130 mountains. The total ascent is the equivalent of nine times the height of Mount Everest.
The 38-day adventure was self-propelled, which means she hiked, cycled and kayaked to and between all the summits on Scotland’s mainland known as Archies, which are at least 1km tall. The feat aimed to raise funds for the Archie Foundation, which is a charity that supports children and their families in hospitals in northern Scotland.
