By Sam Borsato - (@BorsatoSam on Twitter)

Trevor Stuart “Climb to End Family Violence” Has Sights on Mt. Everest

Mar 21, 2016 | 8:20 AM

LETHBRIDGE:  A local realtor and philanthropist is about to wrap up a two-year long project with the biggest climb of his life.

Trevor Stuart has already completed climbs in Bolivia and Argentina, as part of his “Climb to End Family Violence” initiative.

On March 29th, he leaves to tackle his final climb of Mount Everest.

“Growing up in a home where there was a lot of domestic violence, it made me realize that there are so many more people out there that grew up just like I did that are still trapped in it,” noted Stuart.

“Nineteen people last year died on Everest, and 43 women in Alberta have already died last year from domestic violence. I think it’s harder to live in domestic violence than it is to climb Everest.”

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This will be one of the most dangerous climbs of his career, but he says he’s taking the necessary precautions to avoid any harmful mistakes. Stuart has completed months of climbing and altitude training leading up to his last two climbs.

He explained that he’s also ordered extra oxygen so he can stay as long as he needs to.

“Summiting is not mandatory. Getting down and getting home is. I’m going to climb smart, and be able to get back to Lethbridge and tell stories. We’ve got no return flight ticket booked, so I have no pressures to make it down to get my flight. I’m taking all the steps that I can carefully, so if we run into trouble up there we can wait it out. Just trying to take it one step at a time.”

A farewell party will be held for Trevor at the Lethbridge and District YWCA this Tuesday at 6-pm.

You can visit Stuart’s website  for more information regarding past climbs, donating and where the funds go in the community.