Keith Armour, Midlothian's Area Scout Network Commissioner, and Carrie Gibson, have left with their team for the final push with the goal of Summiting Everest.

The full compliment of 12 climbers and 5 Sherpas would climb to the North Col (7000m) on the 13th, upto Camp 2 (7800m) on the 14th and Camp 3 (8200m) on the 15th.

Everyone will usually be on oxygen above camp 2 to conserve their strength for he task ahead. After a few hours of rest and rehydration at the high camp it is usual to begin the final climb around 11pm.

This is the most technical part of the route with the infamous First, Second & Third Steps. If everything goes according to plan they should summit around 8.00am or 3.00am BST on the 16th.

Everyone in Scouting wishes Keith, Carrie and their team well.

Keep up to date at the Expedition website: http://www.sevensummits.org.uk/