Group of Surrey men hike 11 mountains in a day for charity
"But we have been doing a lot of training," he continued. "I am sure we'll pull together and get through it - some how."
Mr Lyle said the "good group of friends" were planning to finish the feat all together in around 12 hours, after starting at 5:00 BST. They would be taking beers in a cool box for when they finish and already had a curry house booked for the evening, he added. "Hopefully, we'll finish by then," Mr Lyle told BBC Radio Surrey.
Established in 2016, the Trailblazers' charity hikes have raised over £55,000 in recent years through walking challenges. Their fifth charity challenge has raised nearly £8,000 so far. "Their determination, camaraderie and generosity are truly inspiring," said Firzana Khan, community fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Charity.
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