Summit for Veterans Army

On the 19th of July 2026, Dan Stanton & Dan Wheeler as a team of eight former British soldiers and Royal Marines will take on an 11 day mountaineering expedition through the Swiss Alps in support of Veterans Army. This is far more than a hike. The team will face high altitude, snow covered peaks, glacier travel and ice climbing as they push themselves through one of Europe’s most demanding mountain environments. The expedition will begin with a series of challenging summits, building experience and acclimatisation before attempting the ultimate objective, the Dom. Potential peaks include: 

 • Mettelhorn (11,104 ft) 

• Oberrothorn (11,200 ft) 

• Weissmies (13,179 ft) 

• Allalinhorn (13,211 ft) 

• Alphubel (13,799 ft) 

• Breithorn (13,665 ft) 

The number of these mountains successfully climbed will depend on weather, conditions and the time required for each ascent. Every step is preparation for the final challenge. The expedition will culminate with an attempt to summit the Dom, standing at 14,911 feet (4,545 metres), the second highest mountain entirely within Switzerland.  

We’re aiming to raise £1,500 for Veterans Army, a charity dedicated to supporting veterans, serving personnel and the wider military community through wellbeing initiatives, peer support and opportunities that help people reconnect with purpose. Every donation, no matter the size, helps Veterans Army continue providing life changing support to those who have served. Thank you for supporting us and our team and helping us make every step count.