A volunteer from Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket plans to brave a trek through the rugged Himalayan mountains to raise money for the foundation. The volunteer, 51 year old Yanisa, wants to reach the summit of the 6,419-metre Mount Chulu West with her husband in 21 days. Yanisa and her husband, 65 year old Rohun, will start from Kathmandu in Nepal on April 27, and finish around May 20, depending on weather conditions at the altitude.
The two plan to venture through a dangerously steep and narrow snow-covered ridge, with a drop of thousands of feet on either side. Yanisa admits she is nervous about her upcoming expedition, saying, “I am very anxious about the expedition and will try to reach the top if I can.”
Yanisa and Rohun have created a Facebook page, and Soi Dog’s website has a link where people can donate money to sponsor them. Animal lovers at heart, the couple has adopted…
