Hampshire war veteran embarks on Explorers Grand Slam world record attempt

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It's that time when many of us set ourselves new challenges for the year ahead. 27-year-old war veteran Jake Gardner from Southampton is aiming to become part of the first disabled team in history to complete a notorious challenge known as the Gland Slam. It involves summiting the highest peaks on each of the seven continents and walking unsupported to the North and South Poles.