Well almost, on Sunday 26th March the 1st Frankby Greasby (Royden) Cub Scout Pack based in West Kirkby, climbed the 420 steps from the bottom of the Royal Liver Building to the very top. In total they climbed the height of the building 5 times, that a massive 35,000 steps in total!

The pack was helping to raise money for the Gimmie 5 Challenge set up last year between the WWF and the Scout Association. The aim is to help raise money by doing fun and exciting activities. All money raised will not only be for WWF’s work in protecting endangered species and habitats around the world, but also to enable Scouts from around the globe to attend the Centenary World Scout Jamboree in 2007.

In total there we’re 17 Cubs and 4 Leaders and adults taking part in the climb and Matthew, aged 8, who was in charge of counting steps, told me “I have never been up before, but I have seen it from outside.  It was great!”.  The Group is aiming to raise over £1000.00 for this excellent cause.

The Cub’s climbing their own Everest links in with one of the Group Leaders own personal challenge, later on this year Paul Beacall and a team are planning on scaling the real Mount Everest in Nepal. The team consists of 5 people and it is expected to take them a total of 10 weeks to reach the summit.

Well Done To The Cubs & Good Luck To Paul!

More Images Of This Great Challenge Coming Soon!