11/13/17
by News Department on 11/13/17Dr. climbs Mt. Everest...
A local doctor is climbing the world's tallest mountain, for a cause.
Dr. James Greenfield, of Frackville, along with his team of travelers, are climbing11-thousand feet up Mount Everest.
They're volunteers with Care Highway International, a charity that brings health care and education opportunities to kids in Kenya.
The group is keeping the public updated on their journey through an interactive GPS program and social media.
But because of the time of year, the group will not hike to the peak of the mountain. Their final destination will be base camp -- where they'll get a good view of the snow-covered mountain top, and have some time to acclimate.
They expect to be there in five days. Once they reach their destination, it will take them another four days to hike back down the mountain, and then come back to the U.S.
