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Tommy Dunford and supporters at the summit of Snowden with a dryer on his back. (Danny Thomas via SWNS) By Douglas Whitbread via SWNS A builder has climbed a 3,560ft mountain - with a tumble dryer strapped to his back. Tommy Dunford, 33, scaled Yr Wyddfa, previously known as Snowdon, yesterday (Sun) with the hulking 40kg appliance.

And he then headed back down again with his heavy load to complete his epic 9.5mile (15.5km) challenge.



The dad-of-three came up with the idea last year as a way to raise money for renovations to his local rugby team’s clubhouse, where he is a coach. He spent his evening walking around the hills of his hometown of Horbury, West Yorks, with the tumble dryer strapped to his back in preparation for the climb. Tommy said about completing the challenge, which has so far raised over £6,000: "The money is amazing.

It's all to support the club, and there's still a little bit going in. "But the climb was really hard. It was never a case of quitting.

It was just 'how am I going to do it?' and 'how am I going to get to the top?' "It was really hot to start with, then as I got through the clouds it got misty and rainy. I had to prepare for two different days. "It was a relief that I got to the top, but a lot of people thought I'd sort of finished - when I actually had the return journey as well.

" Tommy Dunford and supporters while climbing Snowden. (Danny Thomas via SWNS) Tommy said he was following in the footsteps of ex-Grenadier Guard Michael Copeland, 3.

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