Sponsors/Charity
I love my sponsors more than I love cheese and grapes.
Bremont
Bremont Watches are highly developed and robust mechanical aviation chronometers designed to exacting specifications.They are made by the Bremont Watch Company using only the finest Swiss watch components and are hand-assembled by the best watchmakers from a dedicated atelier in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland.
They look amazing, and try as I might, I just can’t break mine.
Mountain Hardwear
One of the world’s premier clothing and equipment manufactures, Mountain Hardwear have been providing innovative and top quality functional mountain products since 1993. As a member of MHW team of international athletes, Jake has been using and abusing their clothing and equipment for more than 5 years.
SmartWool
Smartwool use pure merino wool from New Zealand to create the most comfortable socks on the market. It is a testament to their quality that Jake has never suffered any cold damage to his toes, or blisters for that matter whilst wearing Smartwool socks in the mountains. However, whilst wearing other synthetic brands, he’s had frost-nip, and blisters that would rival a third degree burns victim!
First Ascent
First Ascent are exclusive UK agents and distributors of outdoor equipment for the brands such as Black Diamond, MSR, Nalgene and Thermarest. They have kindly supplied equipment for Jake’s Everest and USA trips.
Charity
Jake is a keen supporter of a number of Charities and worthwhile organisations. Not only does he raise money from his expeditions for the charities, he also gives talks in aid of charities and continues to promote these fantastic causes
The Prince’s Trust
The Prince’s Trust is a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, they help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives. They focus their efforts on those who’ve struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Make-A-Wish Foundation. This amazing charity aims to grant the wishes of children with terminal or life-threatening conditions. From having a fairy party to meeting their favourite celebrity or going to Disneyland, the Make-A-Wish Foundation tirelessly makes the dreams of many incredible children and their families come true. Jake feels especially strongly about this cause; ‘Climbing Everest was my dream, and so I only hope that in doing so, I can help these amazingly strong and brave children have their dreams come too also’.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Having taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme himself whilst at school, Jake is a keen supporter of this tremendous organisation. He is actively involved in the organisation and regularly presents the Gold Awards to the successful completers at St James’s Palace.
