Stourport man climbs Snowdown three times barefoot

Josh Mantle completed the challenge on Yr Wyddfa on Saturday (October 11) evening after climbing Wales' highest peak three-and-a-half times.

During the challenge, the 20-year-old battled 80mph winds as well as wind and hail.

He also described his feet as turning 'purple' at one stage during the challenge.

Despite the adverse weather conditions and physical toll, Josh, who is recovering from two knee surgeries following an ACL injury, was determined to push on and prove that he is 'capable of anything'.

After completing the gruelling challenge, Josh described the experience as 'the hardest thing I've ever done'.

He said: “This was the hardest thing I've ever done, but a memorable and life-changing experience.

"I started off the challenge with my dad and the weather was beautiful, and the sun was shining.

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"Only half an hour later, it took a huge turn.

"On the final third of the summit, my dad hurt himself, so I had to push alone for 40 minutes through to the top.

"It was great to have that moment by myself, though I had to fight the brutal conditions on the way back down.

"The second summit was the hardest of them all. It was hail for the whole seven hours, 80 mph winds, and we were soaked through head to toe.

"On the final summit, I had a good friend there who assisted me to the top.

"The conditions were absolutely terrible, and the wind and rain carried on throughout the whole time.

"People on the mountain were gobsmacked at how I had done it, let alone this being my third summit.

"When I got to the bottom, I had friends waiting to do the final half with me. It was a great experience having friends and family there, and they made it truly what it was."

Thanks to his efforts Josh has raised nearly £4,000 for the KEMP Hospice in Kidderminster, with this being a cause close to his heart.