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A high-altitude climber says he will approach his next adventure with “confidence and a big smile” as he attempts to summit seven mountains. Phil Russell, a 53-year-old from Tilney St Lawrence, is gearing up to embark on his next mountaineering journey, which will take him almost a month to complete. Joined by friend and guide Franklin, Phil will be taking steps to complete his long-term projects of reaching the ten furthest points from Earth’s centre as well as the Seven Summits challenge, which are the highest points in each continent. From November until December, he will be attempting: \- …

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