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United States Amputee veterans conquer demanding terrain to achieve world first ...
After 10 days, 110km, four high-altitude passes and around 200,000 steps, two Armed Forces veterans who have below-knee amputations have completed a world first.
Former British Army captain Rich Potter and RAF corporal Rich Davies are the first amputees to complete the Half Snowman Trek in Bhutan.
They said their mental fortitude had been tested to the max.
Mr Potter is now carrying on to complete the Full Snowman, which is dubbed the most difficult trek in the world, while Mr Davies has been forced to pull out.
On achieving the Half Snowman, the veterans said the terrain had been the most demanding an amputee could face.
"Boulder fields, loose stones and rocks, slippery scree slopes, river crossings, steep ascents and descents, and a few Yaks along the way," they posted on their Limbitless Expedition page.
The two close friends, who formed a strong family bond ever since their shared journey on the Invictus Games, the international multi-sport event launched in 2014 by the Duke of Sussex, are aiming to set a world record as the first and fastest amputees to complete the full trek.
Talking before the trek to BFBS Forces News, Mr Potter said in tackling the challenge they wanted to "dispel the myth and change the narrative" on society's view of disabled people's abilities.
In the post marking their significant milestone, the pair were sure to thank their "amazing guide" Pasa as well as their support team Kencho, Phurba and Lotey.
"It has tested our mental fortitude to the max, watching each and every step, precisely placing our prosthetic foot for the best grip. Step, after step, after step.
"But we push on, step by step, day by day," said the veterans.
Devastating decision
Unfortunately, Mr Davies' trek ended at the halfway point.
He has sustained significant swelling in his stump and is unable to fit into any of his sockets.
"To continue on would just be a danger to myself and a danger to other people," the former RAF engineer said in an update on their Instagram page.
He has had to make the difficult decision to stop now, as after their next checkpoint they can not even call in a helicopter to leave.
He lost his leg below the knee after a jet engine trailer crushed his foot.
Mr Potter, who will now continue without him, described their last few hours as "devastating".
"Given that there is 200km to go, I think it's the right decision, as much as it hurts me, I know it hurts him and his family far more.
"But I think Dickie should be incredibly proud of what he's done, Half Snowman, 120k in 11 days. We can't control it.
"I will do everything I can in my power to hopefully finish this trek and cross the finish line for Dickie."
Mr Davies added: "I'm devastated to be leaving, absolutely crushed, I'm also extremely proud of Rich to continue.
"All I can ask is that you support him as much as you can. Donate. Donate. Donate. Spread the word."
The Limbitless Expedition team are raising money for Blesma, the military limbless charity, and the Royal British Legion.
"Two incredible charities who have had a profound impact on our lives," said Mr Potter.
"If you can't donate, sharing is so important – let's raise awareness because this is so much bigger... this is trying to change society's perception of what disabled people can do."
You can follow their journey on Instagram and donate to their goal via their JustGiving page.
