Journalists from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner have helped to raise more than £2,000 for charity by taking part in a Welsh crag-hopping expedition.

The journalists were among a party of 13 - 11 walkers and two support crew - who attempted to climb all 15 peaks in North Wales over 3,000ft.

The trek, which is 30 miles long, involves climbing 13,000ft - the equivalent of the trip from an Everest base camp to the summit.

And although their attempt wasn't entirely successful, they still managed to raise £2,500 for local charity the Laura Crane Trust, which helps young people with cancer.

Organiser John Avison, an Examiner sub-editor and keen Snowdonia walker, said: "It went very well, even though it wasn't a complete success as we only managed to climb 13 of the 15 peaks.

"On the second day we had awful weather - 80mph winds, and seven hours of solid rain. It was inevitable that we wouldn't be able to finish - I've never walked in worse weather.

"But despite the rain, getting soaked to the skin and lost in the mist, we had a terrific time and it was well worth it."

John was joined by colleagues Jenny Parkin, Graham Brown, and Robert Drummond, and former colleague Rosey Hamilton, who now works for the Telegraph & Argus in Bradford.

The other walkers were Pam Walker, James Brewer, Saul Avison, Neil Murphy, Sandra Cricton and John Royle. They were supported by caterer Pip Avison, and driver Bernie Beaver.

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