Brothers set for epic Nepal climb for veterans

Two brothers who are former British Army soldiers are about to embark on a climbing challenge in the Himalayas to raise funds for veterans.

Josh and Jake Bruton, from Hastings, East Sussex, told BBC Radio Sussex they are setting off on Friday to climb Lobuche East and Island Peak in Nepal.

The double peaks are both more than 6,000m (19,685ft) high.

They said: "We believe in pushing ourselves physically to support a cause that means so much to us."

The brothers are raising funds for the Hastings-based charity East Sussex Veterans Hub.

It supports former military personnel, including those who are homeless and have mental health issues and addictions.

They added: "We want to raise as much money as we can climbing heights.

"For us, it's important to us to help veterans in our home town."

This is not the first fundraising challenge they have undertaken.

In 2025 Joshua cycled across America, from Miami to San Diego.

Both completed the Hastings Half Marathon in March carrying a 40kg (88lbs) log on their shoulders.

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