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Young Amputee Aims for Three Peaks Challenge
13 May
Summary
- A nine-year-old amputee boy is preparing for the Three Peaks challenge.
- He previously climbed Wales' highest peak at just four years old.
- The challenge aims to raise funds for Holywell Town FC.
Albie-Junior Thomas, a nine-year-old from Holywell, Flintshire, is set to undertake the Three Peaks challenge. Born without a fibula in his left leg, he had his foot amputated at 15 months old. Despite this, he became the youngest amputee to climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at the age of four. Now, he aims to climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours.
Supported by his father, Daniel Thomas, Albie-Junior has been training intensely for 18 weeks, including weekly ascents of Yr Wyddfa and gym sessions. They have even practiced navigating Yr Wyddfa at midnight to simulate the conditions of the challenge, scheduled for August 18. The duo will start with Ben Nevis in Scotland, followed by Scafell Pike in Cumbria, and finally Yr Wyddfa in north Wales.
Fueling their climbs with noodles and sour sweets, Albie-Junior is proud of his ambition and the inspiration he has provided to his friends. He aspires to become a Paralympian in the future. The challenge involves meticulous checks and rest periods due to the discomfort prosthetics can cause on grueling downhill sections. His father views this as a natural progression for his determined son.
